CLERICS TASK CHRISTIANS ON VALUE FOR HUMANITY AS ANCMI BEGINS CONVENTION
Renowned clerics have tasked Christians to increase their value for men as the blessings of men are made possible through other men.
At the 20th Discovery convention of All Nations Christian Ministry International, at the church’s headquarters, Eket, Bishop Dr. Enobong Essien of The Gospel Foundation Mission Intl., noted that without men, it is difficult for many to achieve their purpose in life.
Focusing on the theme of the convention, “The Gift of Men,” Bishop Essien, while declaring the convention open, said the gift of cars, money, and positions are nothing compared to the gift of men, adding, “No one succeeds alone., when you lack men, you lack help, and will struggle. No one can make it in life except through men. So learn to value every man that God has brought your way irrespective of social standing.”
She made reference to the case of Joseph in the Bible whose fortune changed when the chief butler mentioned him to Pharaoh (Gen 41:9), and urged Christians to avail themselves as instruments for the blessings of others.
Similarly, Rev. Dr. Joshua Talena, senior Pastor of The Shepherd’s House International, noted that life is a journey from point A to B, adding that the vehicles to get to the point B are men.
According to him, “human beings can never succeed without the gift of God and men. Life will remain same without the gift of men; and anytime a man meets gifted men, he moves from one level to another. The day you look down on a man, you have closed your destiny,” he added.
Rev Talena, enumerated five categories of gifted men that could help change the fortune of men to include; helpers of destiny, direction givers, cross bearers, and a prophetic encounter.
He, therefore, urged Christians to develop and nurture positive relationships adding, “If you despise the gift of men, you will be stagnated.
The 4-day convention which will terminate on Sunday September 1, will feature other prominent Pastors across the world including Pastor Simeone Afolabi.
The convention attracted worshipers from all walks of life, including the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno who is also the Undershepherd of the church.