The General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life
Ministry, Pastor William Kumuyi, on Sunday urged Nigerians not
to give up over unpleasant life circumstances and challenges
they may be facing, assuring that all would soon be over.
Kumuyi pointed out that some difficult life conditions were
meant to serve as training for believers in God and, as such,
were meant to be taken in good faith.
He, however, declared
that there was light at the end of the tunnel if they remained
steadfast in God’s ways.
The cleric spoke during the church’s
monthly revival programmed tagged, ‘soaring on eagle’s wings’
held at the Deeper Life Conference Centre along Lagos-Ibadan
Expressway, Mowe, Ogun State.
“God will not fail you; you will
rise above life challenges and circumstances,” Kumuyi declared
to the several thousands of participants, who gathered for the
two-day revival meeting.
The cleric gave the example of Joseph
in the Bible who passed through several challenges before
becoming the Prime Minister of Egypt.
While emphasising the
importance of training, the Deeper Life leader noted that the
trials and temptations Joseph passed through prepared him
ahead of the leadership position he later occupied in Egypt.
He
said, “Joseph’s dreams became fulfilled because he went
through the training; everything happening to you is a training
school for you. You will get there. Don’t quit the school of
training; don’t quit when things appear tough, it is your training
and you are soon getting there.
“What if Joseph had thought of
the difficulties of his life challenges and gave up one month
before the fulfilment? You will not give up! All those things that
are happening to you are for your good; and they will turn out
right in Jesus name!” Consequently, the cleric urged the
participants and Nigerians to look on to God in every situation
they were passing through, adding that their time of blessings
would soon come.
While praying for the participants, he said,
“Your time will not pass you by! Every step of your way will
come at the appropriate time… every mark and calling in your
life will come at the appropriate time.
“Pharaoh (King of Egypt in
the Bible) had a dream and there was no one available to
interpret the dream except Joseph.
When you are the person to
interpret, there will be no one else that will be available to
interpret it! When God has trained you and it is time for you to
assume your post, no one else will occupy your place and
position in Jesus name!” Quoting from Romans 8: 28, the clergy
further prayed,
“All things will work together for good for you.
Dry your tears; you are in a training school. All those things
happening are meant to train you up and they are preparing
you for the place where you will be. This is because all things
work together for those who love God.”
