ZION B-BC NEWSLETTER. [ A Publication of the Zion Faith Bible-Believing Church, Kpeyegyi, Abuja.] Vol.31. 16-03-14. NATIONAL CONFERENCE PANACEA: WITH GOD, NOTHING SHALL BE IMPOSSIBLE! NIGERIA is at a cross-road in its annals of history as a, ‘third world’ developing nation. Very recently, from the 28 February through 6 March, 2014, we celebrated 100 years (a century), of the amalgamation of the Northern and Southern British Protectorates of the country in 1914, by the then Colonial Governor- General, Sir. Frederick Lugard, with so much pomp and pageantry. Before this celebration which gulped billions of the Nigerian naira tax-payers funds, though shrouded under ‘private-partnership arrangement,’ a National Conference of 492 delegates, aimed at discussing the country’s myriad of challenges, not including a break-up of the 1914 merger, had been slated for March 2014. This meeting will cost government, at least N7billion to convene! We have always supported the doctrine of peace through dialogue and not war and strongly believe that this move by the present administration will succeed. However, it is saddening and heart-breaking to note that the insurgency of militant groups and criminal activities of kidnappers and economic saboteurs are still gaining momentum due to what political analysts describe as declining morale of the Joint Task Force, saddled with the war against Boko Haram terrorists! It has been alleged, but denied by government that these patriotic soldiers, whose lives are on the line, are being short-changed in salaries and allowances! IT HAD BETTER BEEN UNTRUE! Do we need to remind relevant authorities of the “prophetic break-up” of Nigeria in 2015, which is just nine months away? The United States of America’s Government, after the 2007 ‘do-or-die’ general elections and the endemic and large-scale corruption which had be-devilled the nation since independence, predicted that Nigeria would destroy itself and nothing would be left of the nation, except, HEAPS OF ASHES! We have all condemned the United States for being so blunt but what can we say of the situation of perennial state of insecurity staring all of us in the face? Delegates to the National Conference will begin to jaw-jaw from Monday 17th March 2014 to iron out all grey areas of our collective disagreements and misunderstandings as a diversified nation in the next three months and we look forward to a lasting and binding solution to the 100 years of the national malaise of integration because, nothing shall be impossible for GOD to achieve! What to expect on the front burner for discussion, should include but not limited to issues of: *True Federalism of a weak centre and strong federating units, *A change from the presidential to parliamentary form of government, *Political offices of the Legislature should be reduced to part-time of a unicameral chamber, *Constitutional provision for a penalty for life sentence for grievous issues of CORRUPTION be enacted to stamp out this CANCER, that has almost destroyed the image of the good people of Nigeria, *A two-party structure of politicking should be legalized to reduce desperation of political jobbers, *Two-term presidency and parliamentary tenure should be introduced to make room for others to participate in the act of governance, *Free and compulsory primary, secondary and subsidized tertiary education be provided for all school age youths, *Employment opportunities for all able-bodied citizens must be made available, as no one should be idle, even those with physical disabilities, *Agriculture should once again be given its priority of place as foreign exchange earner for the nation, *The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation should be subjected to FORENSIC OVERHAUL to allow for fresh injection of citizens of good morals, proven integrity, honest and righteous disposition, to effectively man the sector to render necessary dividends of democracy to all and sundry, *Employments should be based on qualifications and merit in order to have the best hands on board at all times, *Housing facilities must be legalized as a constitutional right for all Nigerians, *All manners of discrimination in respect of state, tribe, caste, language, culture or tradition must be totally discouraged to allow for the Nigerian citizenship and identity, etc. There was a period in Nigeria after independence when the citizens enjoyed absolute peace, tranquillity and economic buoyancy. In those days businesses were transacted, with so much honesty at the banks, post offices, markets places, ports, auto garages and railway stations! You may forget a bag of money in any of these places or even at your door steps and recover it the following morning! IT WAS AS GOOD AS THAT AND IT HAPPENED IN NIGERIA! The good old days will be back again in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. “Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach.”[Proverbs14:34]. “To obey is better than sacrifice and to heed is better than the fat of rams …For rebellion is like the sin of divination and arrogance like the evil of idolatry.” [1Samuel15:22-23]. “If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.[2Chronicles 7:14]. There cannot be a more opportune time than this, when the Hand of the Living God is rested upon President Jonathan to perform that which is most needful and pleasing to HIM! Let all of us in a concerted manner be prayerful over the approved delegates that they may perform excellently through creditable and workable contributions that will turn around the social, political and economic climate for better performances, for the just shall live by faith. “Now, FAITH is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”[Hebrews.11:1]. Our wish for Nigerian leaders is for them to be remorseful over our present predicament with a determination to turn things around for the best. If all pilfering and lootings from the public treasury by the custodians of these monies are stopped, there will be abundant funds to meet all public needs in areas of the basic necessities of life and collective education of the masses. Abraham, whom God established as Father of many nations in the Old Testament Bible times, for exhibiting righteous faith, would have been childless, if he had believed the testimony of his wife instead of JEHOVAH’S! The LORD had said, “I will surely return to you about this time next year, and Sarah, your wife, will have a son. Now Sarah was listening at the entrance to the tent which was behind him. Abraham and Sarah were already old and well-advanced in years and Sarah was past the age of child bearing. So Sarah laughed to herself as she thought, ‘After I am worn out and my master is old, will I now have this pleasure?’ Then the LORD said to Abraham, ‘Why did Sarah laugh and say, ‘Will I really have a child now that I am old?’ Is there anything too hard for the LORD? I will return to you at the appointed time and Sarah will have a son.” Sarah became pregnant at 90 years and bore a son to Abraham, who was then 100 years (a centenarian), according to the word of GOD! [Genesis.18:10-13; 21:1-6]. God is bigger and mightier than our challenges of insecurity through insurgency and other crimes with which Nigeria is burdened and therefore, is able to give the desired victory to the nation provided we acknowledge, trust and lean on HIM absolutely. We must believe GOD’S TESTIMONY! AT THE AGE OF 100 YEARS, ABRAHAM BIRTHED A SON; AT 100 YEARS AS A NATION NIGERIA ALSO IS ABLE TO HAVE THE PEACE THAT IS BEYOND HUMAN UNDERSTANDING, PROVIDED WE DIALOGUE WITH FAITH AND NOT BY SIGHT AND ARMS OF FLESH, AT THE ON-GOING NATIONAL CONFERENCE! IF CENTINARIANS COULD MAKE BABIES ACCORDING TO GOD’S PURPOSIVE WILL, CENTAINLY, NIGERIA AS A NATION AT 100, CAN DWELL IN HARMONY AND ALSO BASK IN THE EUPHORIA OF PEACE IN SPITE OF THE PRESENT STATE OF INSECURITY BLOODSHED AND MAN’S INHUMANITY TO MAN, IN JESUS CHRIST’S NAME! The Lord Jesus Christ says, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”[John.14:27]. DO WE AS A NATION NEED ANY FURTHER ASSURANCE OF PEACE THAN THIS? THE ANSWER IS AN EMPHATIC, NO! THE HEBREW NAME ISAAC MEANS, ‘LAUGHTER’; AND WE PROPHESY THAT THE GOD OF GRACE WILL WIPE AWAY ALL OUR TEARS, TERMINATE ALL SORROWS AND FLOOD NIGERIA WITH LAUGHTER FROM NOW AND FOREVER IN JESUS CHRIST’S NAME. AMEN! . If you have not accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Saviour, don’t miss this great opportunity as you pray this prayer: Lord Jesus; I confess that I am a sinner who needs to be saved through the grace of the New Testament of your Blood, shed on the Cross at Calvary; I renounce every sin in my life and accept you as my Lord and Saviour. Please forgive me and write my name in the Book of Life. Amen. If you prayed this prayer, you have been admitted into the family of sons and daughters of God, who are born-again. Congratulations. Please look forward to more divine revelation in the next edition of Zion B-BC Newsletter as you share this with friends and remain blessed in the Lord. [For weekly access,to this newsletter, log on to: facebook.com/zionfaithbible.believingchurch & Zfbbc1.blogspot.com]. I am, Yours sincerely,Dr. David B.A. Olufon, Resident Pastor and Editor.08058436756 08098194390.g-mail- dvdolufon@gmail.com .