L-R: The Legal Secretary, Diocese of Lagos West, Mrs Pheola Caulcrick; Diocesan Bishop, Olusola Odedeji; his wife, Mrs Lydia Odedeji; and the Registrar, Bambo Adesanya, at the Diocese’ Christmas Service held at the Archbishop Vininy Memorial Church Cathedral, Ikeja, Lagos State, today, Wednesday, December 25, 2024
The Anglican Bishop of the Diocese of Lagos West, James Odedeji, has described the birth of Jesus Christ as the most remarkable event in the history of mankind.
Odedeji stated this today while delivering a homily at the Archbishop Vining Memorial Cathedral Church in Ikeja, Lagos, reports The PUNCH.
Giving a historical perspective on Jesus’ birth, Odedeji, who spoke on the theme “The Blessing of His Birth,” asserted that philosophers agreed that the birth of Jesus was the most important event in mankind’s history.
While backing his message with scriptures, he said, “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 it takes, God’s promises for His people will always be fulfilled.
“Jesus’ birth reminds us that all of us would have been lost. His birth reconciled us to our Maker.”
The cleric noted that Jesus’ birth had redeemed humanity from sin, adding that Jesus’ name can be used to fight off evil powers.
“The name brings salvation. The Bible tells us that whoever calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. Jesus’ name represents the authority of God.
“Nobody can boast of peace when Jesus, the Prince of Peace, is not in their life. He is our peace. Any other peace outside Jesus is the peace of the graveyard.
“The first thing to do to have access to these blessings is 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 receive the best from Him,” Odedeji advised.
