Ahead of the Easter Celebration, Christians in the country have been advised to allow the lessons of almsgiving, prayer and righteousness as exhibited during the Lenten period continue to resonate in their lives.
The Rt. Rev. James Olusola Odedeji, Lord Bishop, Diocese of Lagos West, said this in a statement issued on Wednesday.
He noted that it is “appropriate that Nigerian Christians, after forty days of self denial by fasting in the Lenten season, remember that it does not all end here”.
Highlighting that “Easter reminds us that righteousness exalts a nation, and sin is a reproach”, Odedeji stressed that the nation at large, leaders and followers alike “must be Christ-like and live as those believers in Antioch lived”.
He added: “We are once again in that season of the year when we mark the trial, death, and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ.
“It is indeed worth remembering that it was that self-sacrifice that opened the door to heaven to those who know and follow Him acceptably.
“We must always remember that Christ, the Prince of Peace, reigns and awaits the coming of His true followers.
“It is, therefore, appropriate that Nigerian Christians, after forty days of self denial by fasting in the Lenten season, remember that it does not all end here.
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“They should always be God-conscious in their actions, whether in public or private life, realising that God is everywhere.
“I congratulate all Nigerian Christians for being alive to celebrate Easter, despite the economic realities facing us as a nation, but it must be done with eternity in focus.”
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