WARRI/Nigeria: Delta State Governor Sen. Dr Ifeany Okowa has urged Christians to come in the affairs of government that Christianity and Government are two entities of God.
Gov. Okowa stated this during his keynote address at the Zion Ark of Convention International Bible Church 10th year Anniversary /Dedication of Ultra Modern Church Auditorium and Book Launch in Warri last Sunday.
The Delta State Governor who was represented by his deputy, Barr. Kingsley Otuaro noted that Christians owned the world and so should take charge of governance.
While encouraging dedication and seriousness to God’s work, he stated that a Christian was not a church goer because we were all expected to come to church.
The Delta State Governor noted that Christians hold the whole world because they were guided by God’s Spirit and the progressiveness of God’s revelation.
While giving his keynote address, Gov. Okowa asserted that government derives its authority from God to promote good and restrain evil.
“Government plays a role in the work of God’s kingdom on earth. Good government encourages an environment conducive for people living peaceably, whereas bad government fosters unrest and instability. Because of sin, the legitimate institution of government has, at times, been used illegitimately throughout history. However, numerous examples persist of Christians reasserting their influence and redeeming government to promote good and restrain evil”. He asserted.
Earlier, the Book titled ‘Choose Life’ authored by the General of Zion Ark of Convention Church, Pastor Victor Great was launched and reviewed by Pastor P. O. C. Akorefe.
The Book reviewer disclosed that the 6 chapters with 120 pages book’s title reminded us that life was a choice that death was not inevitable.
Pastor Akorefe noted that the pre-summary of the book was that immortality was possible if you choose it. That the Christian life is not controlled by death.
The reviewer revealed that the Book said that God did not create death. That it came into the world through man. And that every law made by man can be outlawed by another man.
” Death is a choice if you believe death you die and if you choose life you live”. He said.
Pastor Akorefe said the Book urged Brethrens to stand against the belief that Death is not normal part of life but an enemy which God will destroy.
In his sermon taken from the Bible Book of Hebrew 7:1-2, the G. O of Zion Ark of Convention Church, Pastor Victor Great notes that God does not relate with men but through men He has made God.
He said God has been using faces of men and if one must go far in life one should begin to look for the faces of these men God uses.
Also ministering, Rev. Chris Christian of Shepherd of Locust Army International, Lagos, in his sermon titled Perfecting The Spirit Of Just Men, which he also backed with a reading from the Bible Book of Hebrew 11:39-40 & Hebrew 12:18, stated that there were spirits that follows to wherever we go and do in life. And that God cannot use one beyond what he reveals.
The highlights of the occasion were the unveiling and launching of a book titled ‘Choose Life’, 10th year Anniversary of the Church and the dedication of an ultra modern church auditorium.
The event was attended by top government functionaries and notable clergy men which includes Member Representing Burutu Federal Constituency in National Assembly Hon. Julius Pondi, Delta State Commissioner for Science &Technology Hon. Bright Edejovwo, Hon. Austin Emaduku HPM of Local Government Service Commission, Hon. Mike Ogbodu, Hon. Steve Eruotor, Rev. Dr. I. C. Tola amongst others.
