Merry Christmas to All!
Today we commemorate the birth of Jesus the Christ who came to Earth to bring the Light of eternal values through His Word that brings redemption and opens the Heavenly Gate, so that we might experience abiding joy and peace. We say thank you to God for this birth of Grace!
On this day I ask, “how can my life be an instrument of service that converts the Light He brought into a furthering activity on earth?” My answer:
In departing the Earth, Jesus was reported to say, “I go to prepare a Place for you!” This is Spiritual Kingdom-Building. Then we also recall the words of Scripture, “Thy Will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven”, i.e., we will do below (Earth) what is done above (Heaven). Therefore, the Spiritual Kingdom-Building above (heaven) for me is equivalent to the activity of Nation-building below (earth). So “I go to prepare a Place for you!” I convert into the service, “I will work to Nation-build for you [African people]”.
Therefore, Nation-building driven by eternal values is Scripture-based… as above so below. To me it is just following Divine Instructions for the welfare and further development of the African people!
May we each find our Star of purpose and diligently work towards its realization, whose light will be the gift of gratitude we offer back to God for the Grace of the birth of His Son this Christmas Season.
I am wishing everyone light and joy of the Season, also success and goodwill this upcoming New Year.
Onward & Upward!
~Dr. Ikenna Ezealah
Nation Upbuilding 