God is in the hearts of Nigerians, but…—Tully

Pastor Doyl Tully is the founder and president of Pure Heart Fellowship, Texas, United State of America. In this interview with OLAIDE SOKOYA, Tully speaks on how the present generation of Christians and other issues.

What do you think we can do to achieve free and fair election this year?

It is a very important task to elect the leader in a country; it is good we see a right person to be elected. The fun of the election is that the people decide who they want as leader. So, pray fervently that a good leader should be elected to lead this country to the greatness God intend for the country. But at the same time, let us not forget that the bible says only a good leader would be there if you allow that to happen. So, as a church, we pray God takes absolute control of everything. I pray God strengthens the country to grow. I urge Nigerians to seek the face of God almighty.

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How do you access Nigerian’s in the mode of religion?

There is a great difference between the United States and Nigeria. There are jobs, security, health facilities and enough food compared to Nigeria. But I now discover that what makes a country is not about all these things but the heart of men. God dwells in the heart of men and God is really in the hearts of Nigerians.

Most religious leaders don’t speak the mind of God anymore but rather preach about prosperity. What is your take on the new trend?

We all can’t speak the voice of God. As a cleric, we have to be willing and ready to speak the truth about God’s word. We should be bold enough and not to be afraid to speak the truth. If we can’t speak the truth now, who will? We must not fail to say it, especially now.

Your book: Becoming the voice of Fire. What is it all about?

The book is all about how God wants us as men and women to believe Him for the impossible or the great and mighty things he has done. God does not have problem with us, but the problem is with us. All minds and faiths are limited. Our hearts and minds have been limited by what surrounds us. So, God is giving me the opportunity to tell you all that God is mighty.

There are divergent views on the attitude of the current generation to evangelism. What is your take on the issue?

The new generation is distracted. The generation is distracted by materials such as phones, money, dresses, shoes, cars, and so on. All these things do not possess the way of God. The trend makes it difficult for God to reveal Himself to us. Phones are wonderful because communication is powerful; material things are also needed but they must never come first in everything we do in our life.

What about soul winning?

The great call over my life is to go. When fire from heaven comes, there is no one that can say no to God. Soul winning is not so much programmed; it is the presence of God falling on people. We all need fire of God to revive us.

You have been in the ministry for a very long time. What are some challenges you have had to faced?

It’s over 25 years of ministry. I have experienced so many challenges that people, no doubt, know. People who do not read and study, claim to be theologians. People that would stand and criticise women and men of God feel they know more than anyone. The great challenges are never God; they are the persons that claim they know more than God. They claim they are something when they are nothing in the spirit dimension. There are two dimensions: this world and the spiritual dimension. People only see this world not the supernatural things of heaven like angels, demons. Yet, people feel like they know. It’s hard for them to follow and take instructions. It’s hard for them to be covered by pastors or evangelists or any of those that are gifted and it’s a big challenge because church is heaven flow. One day, a church crowd might be up to 1000 and another day, they might just be 300 worshippers in the church. What changes? Many times, it’s just the people freaking. One day, they are hot, and another day they are cold. Jesus said: I will spill you out. We must remain hot after God and ask God to bring his fire to us.

What is your charge to Nigerians?

This is the time for the leaders to come together and do what is good for the people. Nigeria is a wealthy nation, we are rich and God has endowed us with so many goodies, but unfortunately, all these are in the hands of some people. The leaders should fear God and do what is good for the people.