Easter: Imbibe Sacrificial Life Of Christ, CAN Urges Nigerians

The Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Kogi State chapter, Bishop John Ibenu, has urged Nigerians to imbibe the sacrificial life of Christ to guarantee peace and security in the nation.
Ibenu disclosed this in an interview with newsmen, yesterday, in Lokoja, the state capital.
He said that Nigerians should live a life of sacrifice, love and forgiveness to guarantee peaceful co-existence in the nation.
The cleric said that Easter was all about sacrifice, love, forgiveness, peace and eternal life, which were the mission of Jesus Christ on the earth according to God’s divine plans.
He urged Christians to learn to wait on God, read and speak about their faith, pray together, pray for one another, the nation, Kogi and for humanity at large.
“I congratulate Christians and the entire humanity for the crucifixion and the eventual resurrection of Jesus Christ today being Easter Sunday.
“As we mark this occasion which actually marks the life of sacrifice, I call on all Christians, the people of Kogi, Nigerians and all of humanity to imbibe the spirit of sacrifice.
“Jesus Christ, even though, God, left everything in heaven for the sake of humanity to come down to our level.
“I call on everyone, especially those who are in high positions to imbibe the spirit of sacrifice. Let our leaders be humble and become servant leaders.
“Jesus came to teach us servant leadership and in so doing he sacrificed and laid down his life for humanity.
“Jesus came to transform humanity and give eternal life, therefore, let us work for the transformation of our state, nation and humanity,” Ibenu said.”