Special Interview with Pastor Gods Elect, General Overseer, Angelhearts Christian Mission (Storehouse of Blessings), Owerri, Imo State.
SIR, YOU ARE FROM IMO STATE AND A PROVEN LEADERSHIP COUNSELOR. WHAT WOULD YOU SAY OF THE GOVERNMENT OF OWELLE ROCHAS OKOROCHA TWO
YEARS AFTER AND OUR MARCH TOWARDS 2015?
Yes, I am from Imo
State. Ihitte, Otulu in
Ahiara, Ahiazu-Mbaise L.G.A. to be precise. The bible says in Romans 13 v
1 “Let every soul be
subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers
that be are ordained of God” so
if you expect I am going to run my anointed mouth in the press about my
Governor, sorry, I will do no such thing. Rather, I will continue to pray for
him and his team even when he does badly hoping they will not be bereft of
divine wisdom and human compassion as they reel out, execute and enforce their
state policies.
I would say anyway, that His Excellency, Owelle Rochas
has raised the stake of governance in Imo-State since after late Dee Sam
Mbakwe’s tenure and has provided in Imo State a yardstick for future
governments to rely upon to do better and for us the good citizens of
Imo-State, probably (time will tell!) a bench-mark for judging good governance.
Our Lord’s prayer says “thy kingdom come, thy will be done
on earth as it is in Heaven”- so you see God’s intention for leaders! It is
a common biblical saying in proverbs that when the righteous are in authority,
the people rejoice; shouldn’t this be the ambition of this government?
I have witnessed great improvement in infrastructural
development and in human capacity building but unfortunately a seeming decline
in human resource enhancement and legitimate government structural organs.
So obviously, you are sure to see those who may think he
is not doing well or those who readily celebrate him, depending on which divide
they belong. This however is the joy of democratic government and provides the
leadership a focus on subsequent plans. All I can say, is that he still has the
people’s mandate and more time ahead before the next elections so he should
concentrate and consolidate on his plans and vision for Imo State
and national politics rather than give in to the temptation of running after
national political office, for now! Our God is a God of process and he should
respect God’s choice in him and allow himself complete his assignment in this
State. Owelle is a man in a hurry to fulfill his dream of success but where
there is good counseling; God’s time is the best and at the appointed time,
there will be fullness of purpose. Amen! There is nothing wrong with his
personal interactive governance style as long as it does not displace the rule
of law. Charm and public office as complimentary as it may seem can actually be
in conflict with each other and this is what he needs to constantly discern.
Let me finally say that during the elections of 2011, it
was the people’s cry in prayers and their resolute decision to protect their
votes that God heard, granted and answered in the choice of Owelle Rochas Anayo
Okorocha. It was not his personality, wealth, influence, network, party
affiliation nor was it any caucus agreement of any such that gave him the
mandate. All power belongs to God! Therefore in 2015 again, it is our prayers
and trusting our commitment of the whole process to God, that will count and He
will choose for us in His answer who will be in Douglas House. My advice is
that everyone seeking to be used for this opportunity must continue in sincere
prayers to seek for divine wisdom and be compassionate to the good people of
this state. In the meanwhile, we will watch, pray and give our counsel wherever
and whenever it is sought. To God be the Glory!
PASTOR, RECENTLY THE CHURCH IN NIGERIA SEEM TO HAVE JOINED FORCES
WITH GOVERNMENT TO DECLARE WAR ON THE RISING PROFILE OF HOMOSEXUALITY AND
LESBIANISM WITHIN OUR SOCIETY. WHAT IS YOUR TAKE ON THIS?
Sincerely speaking, the Church has remained the custodian
of moral values and will certainly not close its eyes or fold its arms to such
endemic evil set to corrupt human creation. Yes, I do know that the national
legislative arm of government passed a bill on this matter that provided a 14
years jail term for offenders and maybe their accomplices and this is waiting
assent by Mr. President.
Having said this, I would rather see it the other way and
that is that Government has risen to complement the Church in her continued
efforts to regain our societal moral values.
This is a very unfortunate development and let me say
quite strongly that as a Christian, it is absolutely against God’s will for
Humanity. At birth, we had our sex designations and more recently, a genetic
study has shown that no one is born with such disoriented gene constitution as
to warrant such. This is surely a result of persuasions and exposures to
unhealthy tendencies and immoral inclinations emanating from our negative
environmental interactions. We have been struggling to deal with the issues of
fornication and adultery and as if that were not enough, these too are becoming
so prevalent. This is the devil’s bold plan in these last days to steal God’s
joy and mock us as God’s creation and it is really so unfortunate that it cuts
across all social strata and in some instances have become a defining factor
for worldly accomplishments or achievements. What a shame!
It is a very sensitive issue and we should not accept it
but only be careful not to throw away the baby’s bath water together with the
baby. We need to pity those we identify as such and give them the compassion we
would give to sick persons because they have had their minds and bodies abused.
For some, they would need our tolerance in view of their confessed remorse fulness and repentance so as to undergo spiritual and body
rehabilitation needed to fully recover themselves of this satanic captivity.
The word of God in Philippians 3 v 21 encourages and strengthens our belief in
looking up to Christ “Who shall change
our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according
to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself”. If
we believe that the voice of the people is the voice of God, then let us rise
up and together condemn this evil and wicked act, protect and save the yet
unadulterated young ones and adults amongst us. God help us. Amen!
SIR,WITH THE STATE OF AFFAIRS NOW,WHERE EXACTLY DO YOU THINK NIGERIA IS
HEADING?
It is not an issue of who is the president or his or her
personality but an outcome of divine time. We are certainly heading for a
better future under the pragmatic leadership of President Goodluck Jonathan.
Most times people have associated his name “Goodluck” with what they hope to
see but let me tell me prophetically, that his name carries what challenge he
will have to deal with “ill luck|”?.
But then again, look at it this way, what lies ahead of
us? Oh sure, challenges, trails, temptations. If you watch very carefully, it
is as if all the problems of Nigeria
over the years are now being deposited on the present leadership. You can
describe his administration as a major sewage channel - it smells awfully and
has a lot of debris in it but yet is the only reason why the environment is
clean, safe and healthy. This is his predicament but I would say, a good one at
fulfilling God’s purpose. It is enormous but grace is available to triumph over
these challenges and just this will Jonathan do. In Psalm 34 v 19 “Many are the afflictions of the
righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all”. It shall be good. Amen!
If we are determined as a nation and walk in fear of God,
we will make it to the glorious point and then have every reason to celebrate
our success. A word of note here: let us enjoy what we are now, for we are what
we are by His grace and look ahead with excitement into the future for the
promises that await us. I pray we will “Trust
in the LORD with all our heart; and lean not unto our own understanding. In all our ways acknowledge Him, and
He shall direct our paths” (proverbs
3 vs 5 & 6)
REV, WHY DO MOST MEN OF GOD MAKE
THEMSELVES TOO DIFFICULT TO REACH? IS THIS RIGHT?
I believe we are passionate to touch the lives of our various congregations and others who may
need our attention at any time. However, you must understand that the office of
the Priest or Pastor is such that demands a very high level of discipline
requiring adherence to ministerial protocol, here meaning norms and ethics
but unfortunately these may not be convenient to some. Much as I have said
this, I do rather believe that most of us if not all, gracefully receive and
reach out to as many people as possible with a strong keenness of the Spirit on
a daily basis yet in the eyes of many, this is not satisfactory.
Remember, of course Jesus said in Matthew 9 v 37
(paraphrased) ; "...the
harvest is truly plenty but the labourers are few".
I am convinced, we will keep trying our best, trusting that by the absolute
grace of God, we will not fail or become irresponsible to our divine
obligation. Regarding myself, I am easily reached directly on +234(0) 703 9610 123 / (0)818 1093 999 or by e-mail throughelectsofgod@yahoo.com
It is well.
