WHOEVER BELIEVES IN ME DOES NOT REMAIN IN DARKNESS. (Homily for April 20, 2016. Wednesday of the 4th week of Easter.)


Bible Study: Acts 12, 24 to 13, 5 and John 12, 44 to 50.


Yesterday I saw a write up that presented a perfect analysis of modern day Christians. We claim to believe in Jesus Christ and at the same time, we find it difficult to live according to his words. By that nature of lives, there is nothing that marks us out as Christians other than the fact that we call ourselves Christians.

According to the author of the article, a female student came to seek counselling because she was constantly harassed by a lecturer who was himself a married man and a Christian for that manner. This case is just one tiny example of the many ways Christians in our day betray their faith in Jesus. How is it possible to say you are Christian and yet you do not believe that adultery is a sin? And when confronted, the lecturer’s response is: “after all, I am not the only Christian who is guilty of it.”

The real problem this country is facing today is not a problem of leadership neither is it a problem of bad government but it is the FAILURE OF ALL OF US WHO ARE CHRISTIANS to allow the light of the CHRIST who we profess shine through our lives. Because we have rejected the moral authority of the Bible, because we no longer believe that disobedience to Christ’s words is grievous sin, we now emanate darkness. Yes, Jesus says whoever believes in me does not remain in darkness.

Today, we Christians are wallowing in darkness because we no longer believe white is white or black is black. We no longer believe that telling lies is devilish or that stealing is evil. We are no longer ready to defend what we believe by our actions. We are in hot pursuit of pleasure, power and possessions and right before our very eyes, those who believe in their religion are sweeping us off our feet. Christianity may not last long in this country if this trend continues, that is, if we Christians do not stop deceiving ourselves and come out from our darkness.

There are more Christian politicians in this country than Muslims, our Vice President is a Pastor, there are Christians in the National assembly, house of reps and our Governors are Christians but you see, like the case of that lecturer who goes to church but emanates darkness by his conduct, we Christians in power have failed and we must stop passing blames on anyone else.

Let us pray: Lord Jesus, free me from the darkness of unbelief that my faith in you and in your commandments may transform my conduct and save my nation. Amen.


God bless you. Good morning. Be Happy. Live Positive. Have Faith. It is well with you.

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