Anglican Bishop of Diocese of Lagos West , Rt. Rev James Odedeji has described the birth of Jesus as the most remarkable event in the history of mankind.
Rev. Odedeji spoke yesterday while delivering a homily at the Archbishop Vining Memorial Cathedral Church, Ikeja Lagos.
Giving a historical perspective to Jesus’ birth, Rev. Odedeji who spoke on the blessing of his birth, said even philosophers agree the birth of Jesus is the most important event for mankind.
Backing his message with scriptures, he itemised a list of benefits that accrued from the birth of Jesus. According to him, the birth of Jesus gives an assurance of the fulfilment of prophecy.
‘The birth of Jesus is the fulfilment of prophecy. His birth was prophesied about 700 years before he was born. That God brought this prophecy to pass is an indication that no matter how long, God’s promises for his people will always be fulfilled.’
Rev Odedeji said the birth of Jesus brought with it the blessing of salvation and redemption. ‘
Jesus’ birth reminds us that we would have been lost. His birth reconciled us back to our maker.’
Stressing that humanity has been redeemed from sin because of the birth of Jesus, he added that his birth brought with it the blessing of his name.
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He asserted that the name of Jesus is available for humanity to use against any force of darkness. ‘The name brings salvation.
The Bible makes us to know that whoever calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. Jesus’ name represents the authority of God,’ the bishop said.
He explained that the birth of Jesus brought hope of eternal life to humanity and gives man peace of mind. ‘Nobody can be proud of peace or boast of peace when Jesus who is the prince of peace is not in the person’s life. He is our peace. Any other peace outside Jesus is peace of grave yard, ‘he said.
Odedeji told his congregation nobody can access benefits of Jesus’ birth without surrendering to the Lordship of Jesus ‘To access these blessings, you need to be born again, be in subjugation to the holy spirit and act in faith. Anybody who does not want to demonstrate faith in God can’t get the best from God’, he added.
Source: @TheNation
