New Year Message: Ondo PFN Chairman, Bishop J.K. Opayinka, Urges Nigerians to Be Resilient in Serving God
The Chairman of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Ondo State Chapter, Bishop Joshua Opayinka, has charged Nigerians to remain steadfast and resilient in their service to God as the New Year, 2025, begins.
Bishop Opayinka, the Presiding Bishop of Glorious Tabernacle International with its headquarters in Akure, delivered this message during an interaction with journalists in his office on Tuesday, January 7, 2025.
He emphasized the importance of making God a dwelling place, noting that true safety is found in Him.
“Those who dwell on the main road may face the danger of oncoming vehicles, and those by the sea risk storms, but those who abide in the secret place of the Most High are fully secure,” he stated.
The Bishop called on Nigerians to deepen their prayer lives, work harder, and make wise decisions in their daily activities as a means of navigating the challenges facing the nation.
“Last year was tough, but Nigerians showed resilience and survived. This year, we must do even more. Those with one business should expand to two, and civil servants should use their leisure time for ventures like farming and food production,” he advised.
Addressing a recent controversy involving the use of AI by online media to depict Pastor E.A. Adeboye of the Redeemed Christian Church of God in form of an Alhaji, Bishop Opayinka condemned such practices and urged those involved to desist.
“Pulling down men of God for personal gain is evil. Those engaged in such acts must repent because what goes around comes around,” he warned.
The Bishop also prayed for divine grace and mercy for Nigeria and Ondo State in the New Year. He extended his heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Ondo State over the passing of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Hon. Temitayo Oluwatuyi, praying for the fortitude to bear the loss.
As Nigerians step into 2025, Bishop Opayinka’s message serves as a clarion call for resilience, hard work, and unwavering faith in God.