The General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, has called on Nigerians to give God the chance to shine through them as vessels of light in their daily lives. He made the call during the church's monthly Thanksgiving Service held at RCCG headquarters, The Throne of Grace, Ebute-Metta, Lagos, where he delivered a message titled: “Vessels Of Light.”
In the sermon delivered by the Pastor-in-Charge of RCCG, City of David, Kayode Pitan, at the service dedicated to members of the creative industry — movies, drama, music, content creators, among others — Adeboye disclosed that God primarily created man in His own image and after His likeness as vessels through which His light would shine in the world. According to him, God is predominantly light and designed man to reflect His glory, adding that mankind lost this privilege through sin, which necessitated God sending His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, to die for the redemption of humanity.
He explained that the risen Christ restored the hope and opportunity for mankind to reconnect with God and fulfill the divine purpose of shining as light in the world. Adeboye noted that anyone who fails to meet the standard of allowing God's light to shine through him or her risks missing the purpose of existence and eternal separation from God. He enjoined Nigerians and Christians all over the world to embrace His love by turning away from sin, live a holy life, and accept Jesus Christ as their Saviour, so that God's light can manifest through them in all their endeavours as God expects.
Also speaking after the service, the Personal Assistant to the General Overseer, Administration and Pastor-in-Charge of RCCG Region 1, Dele Balogun, urged Nigerians, particularly political leaders, to imbibe the sacrificial lifestyle of Jesus Christ, saying the led and the leaders must be willing to make sacrifices for the good and progress of the nation.
The Founder and President of Mount Zion Faith Ministries, Mike Bamiloye, who was at the service with his wife, Gloria, advised practitioners in the creative industry to produce works that heal the broken-hearted, deliver the captives, and bring spiritual enlightenment to society. Bamiloye urged practitioners not to depend solely on government for funding, noting that with modern technology, impactful productions can still be achieved with minimal resources if driven by the right purpose and message.
