Wisdom of God needed for effective legislation in Nigeria — Cleric

A cleric with Believers’ Loveworld, the megachurch popularly known as Christ Embassy, Pastor Dipo Fisho, has emphasised the need for Nigerian lawmakers to put the fear of God and the interests of people in their hearts in order to achieve effective legislation that will influence good governance in the country.

Fisho made the assertion when he led some members of congregants on a visit to the National Assembly Complex in Abuja, where they distributed copies of Rhapsody of Realities, a daily devotional, to lawmakers in the House of Representatives.

The initiative was part of activities marking the 2024 Reach Out World Day.

According to Pastor Dipo Fisho, Zonal Pastor of Christ Embassy Abuja Zone 1, who spoke to journalists after the event, the Church has an obligation to pray for those in authority, especially lawmakers, for the wisdom of God to be able to legislate rightly.

“We just came out from the National Assembly where we distributed the Rhapsody of Realities, the number one daily devotional in the world, the only daily devotional that has been translated to all the languages of the world,” he said.

“It’s never been done, and we are doing it. I want to thank my man of God, Rev. Dr. Chris Oyakhilome, for this opportunity to participate and be a carrier of the vision, the Reach Out World Day,” he added.

Pastor Fisho noted that the church had also distributed the devotionals to police stations, shops, and other public spaces prior to the National Assembly outreach.

He stated that many lawmakers welcomed the initiative, expressing gratitude to Pastor Oyakhilome.

“This is happening in all the nations of the world, but we, from the National Assembly, are reaching the parliamentarians; we are reaching men in authority, and we are distributing righteousness and giving them messages from our man of God and praying for them for the wisdom of God to be able to legislate rightly,” Fisho said.

According to him, the distribution at the National Assembly was expected to influence lawmaking and governance positively.

“It is permeating their spirit. It is bringing good judgment. They are having sound judgment. The wisdom of God is coming to their hearts. They are merciful to the citizens. And you will discover that they will go into their house and legislate properly and be a blessing to the people that brought them into office,” he explained.

Pastor Fisho further emphasised the global reach of Pastor Oyakhilome’s message and its influence on leaders across various nations.

“Apart from that, let me assure you, we are aware that a lot of them—presidents of nations, legislatures, prime ministers, kings, men in authority—are listening to the man of God, Pastor Chris. They are listening to Pastor Chris daily.

“And that word is changing their mindset and bringing them into perfect alignment with the purpose and agenda of God for the world at such a time as this,” he added.

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