In a powerful sermon that has ignited nationwide discourse, renowned Nigerian cleric and founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide (Winners' Chapel), Bishop David Oyedepo, boldly declared that Nigeria will never succumb to becoming an Islamic state, vowing divine intervention against the escalating tide of violence and extremism targeting Christians.
Delivering the message during the 4th Pre-Shiloh Encounter Service at Faith Tabernacle in Ota on Sunday, Bishop Oyedepo addressed a congregation reeling from recent horrific attacks, including the kidnapping of over 300 schoolchildren and 12 teachers from St. Mary’s Private Catholic School in Niger State, and a deadly assault on a Christ Apostolic Church in Eruku, Ekiti Local Government Area, where two worshippers were killed and 38 abducted. "The church of Christ in Nigeria is indestructible. The gates of hell cannot prevail against thee," the bishop proclaimed, identifying the perpetrators as "Islamic jihadists roaring" in a war to eradicate Christians from the nation.
Bishop Oyedepo, whose ministry reaches millions globally through faith-based teachings and philanthropy, emphasized Nigeria's unalterable spiritual destiny. "No group will be allowed to alter the nation’s destiny," he stated, urging believers to rise in fervent prayer. In a clarion call to action, he directed church members to engage in one-hour midnight prayer sessions and announced a seven-day nationwide prayer campaign to avert anarchy and invoke God's justice. "Every sympathiser, beneficiary, and anyone backing this evil will be brought down this time," he thundered, invoking biblical authority: "God has touched my tongue with a coal of fire; whatever I say, I see."
The declaration, captured in viral videos circulating across social media, has sparked widespread reactions. Supporters hail it as a prophetic stand for religious freedom and national sovereignty, with one online commenter noting, "Bishop Oyedepo is speaking truth to power at a time when Nigeria needs it most." Critics and security analysts, however, underscore the urgency for governmental response, amplifying calls for decisive action against terrorism.
Bishop Oyedepo's longstanding commitment to spiritual warfare and national healing underscores the gravity of his words. As a beacon of faith in Africa, his ministry has empowered countless lives through education, healthcare, and poverty alleviation initiatives via the David Oyedepo Foundation. This latest pronouncement reaffirms his role as a moral compass, reminding Nigerians that prayer and unity can fortify the nation's foundations against division and despair.
As the seven-day prayer vigil commences, Bishop Oyedepo invites all people of goodwill to join in seeking peace and protection for Nigeria's diverse tapestry. "The battle is raging, but we belong to a higher realm of authority," he concluded. In these trying times, his voice echoes a resolute promise: Nigeria's future remains in divine hands, unyielding to fear or force.
About Bishop David Oyedepo
Bishop David Oyedepo is the Presiding Bishop of Living Faith Church Worldwide, a global ministry headquartered in Ota, Nigeria, with over 21,000 churches in six continents. A prolific author, educator, and philanthropist, he has dedicated his life to advancing faith, prosperity, and justice.
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