ZION B-BC NEWSLETTER. [ A Publication of the Zion Faith Bible-Believing Church, Kpeyegyi, Abuja Nigeria. ] {VOL. 2. NO67. 23-11-14.} “…ONLY The Truth, Will Set You Free! (John.8:32). “ARE WE CREATED BY THE SAME GOD AS THESE NIGERIAN POLITICIANS”? Has God rejected Nigeria? By no means! In spite of the negative predictions of the Western World of a possible fragmentation of our Great Nation, we remain indivisible because God says so! “WHO IS HE THAT SAITH, AND IT COME TO PASS, WHEN THE LORD COMMANDETH IT NOT?” [Lamentation.3:37]. In all universal Dispensations of Man, God always kept a FAITHFUL REMNANT according to election by grace, to serve Him. In the Dispensation of Conscience or Moral Responsibility, Enoch walked with God and he was no more, for God took him; of Human Government, Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD and he and his household (only eight people), were saved from the flood that swept off the entire evil people of old; of the Dispensation of Promise, an uncircumcised Abraham was justified by faith and became the righteous friend of God; of the Dispensation of Law; Moses was God’s good vessel to deliver the Jews from the 430 years of Egyptian bondage, while Joshua, his deputy, routed all opposing forces to domicile the children of Israel in the Promised Land flowing with milk and honey.[Genesis.3:7; 8:15; 12:1; 19:1]. A dispensation is a period of time during which man is tested in respect to his obedience to some specific revelation of the Will of GOD! *Despite the widespread apostasy of every dispensation, there was always a faithful remnant whose choice was by Gods grace and not their good works. During the earthly ministry of Prophet Elijah, he appealed to God against Israel: “LORD, they have killed your prophets and turned down your altars; I am the only one left, and they are trying to kill me!” But God answered, “I have reserved for myself seven thousand who have not bowed the knee to Baal.”[Romans.11:3-4]. So too in this Dispensation of Grace at the present time in Nigeria, in spite of the legacies of bad governance which gave birth to insurgency and terrorism, destruction of lives and properties of all categories of innocent citizens, there is still a remnant divinely chosen to salvage for God, whatever dignity is left of this nation! It is possible for a person to conceal spiritual or physical challenges of various forms of emotions, but he would not be capable to hide character, -good or evil! In a normal condition, character should be distinctive, positive, strong, reputable and indelible! Universal character must be predicated on the biblical “Fruit of the Spirit” - Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Meekness and Self-control.[Galatians.5:22-23]. *THURSDAY 20 November 2014, will go down in the annals of the history of Nigeria as, “DAY OF THE MARKET NAKED DANCE OF POLITICAL RASCALS AT THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY”! The show of shame between the armed Federal Executive and the unarmed Federal Legislature which went viral on internet was the latest Nollywood chartbuster movie on HOW NOT to enforce constitutional provisions against party defection on the Honourable Speaker of the House of Representatives[HOR]! Act I, Scene I: Armed men of Commander-In-Chief barricaded all gates (except one), leading to the National Assembly with his security details in order to “prevent some hoodlums” from gaining entry. (He acted on earlier “intelligence report”). Act. I, Scene 2: The unarmed Hon. Speaker and legislators arrived the only access gate in a convoy of vehicles but disembarked and forced their way into the complex because of security barriers. Act 2, Scene I: Armed executives fired tears gas canisters to prevent Hon. Speaker and entourage from progressing but to no avail! Act 2, Scene 2: The determined team scaled all huddles on the way and bulldozed their way into the “Hallowed Chambers”, where signatures of about 122 legislators were gathered to begin an IMPEACHMENT PROCESS AGAINST MR. PRESIDENT who heads the Federal Executive! Act 3, Scene I: Chairman of National Assembly (who was assaulted by a legislator), ordered closure of complex until Tuesday 25 November, 2014, to calm frayed nerves! OF WHAT SPIRITUAL MOULD ARE THESE 21 CENTURY POLITICIANS MADE? *It is pertinent at this juncture to expose the genesis of the entire fracas which we reliably gathered, stemmed from a presidential letter addressed to the Hon Speaker for an extension of the state of emergency in the three North East State. *The House which adjourned till 3 December, 2014, at its last plenary,( 28 October, 2014, the same day Hon. Speaker defected from ruling Peoples’ Democratic Party(PDP) to the opposition’s All Progressive Congress (APC), reconvened to consider Mr. President’s request. *In order to avoid an “ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE” OF IMPEACHMENT WHICH LOOMED OVER HIS HEAD, the Hon. Speaker moved with well-calculated precision to beat PDP to their game! *In the eyes of the law, the incumbent Hon. Speaker remains the ‘bona fide’ (legitimate), principal officer of HOR! *In a Presidential system, the Executive is the organ of government whose duty is to carry out government decisions and also to enforce the laws while the Legislature’s responsibility include, but not limited to, making laws for the country, amendments of constitution, budget and election and approval of appointments, ratification of treaties and power to impeach the president! The Judiciary which is the third arm of government is responsible for the interpretation of laws, and the trial of cases involving individual citizens, organisations and the State. It also ensures obedience to the law and gives judgments as appropriate in respect of any case brought before it. Among the merits of a presidential system is the provision for clear separation of powers among the three organs of government to prevent the misuse of State power. But the political scenario in Nigeria over the years is patterned in the form of an AUTOCRATIC EXECUTIVE which bullies the legislative and Judiciary into submission and is ever-determined to resist any complaint or opposition to its authority! Nigeria’s executive organs in all 36 States disobey court orders, rulings or judgments with the impunity of inherited military hang-over mentality! As at today, 23 November, 2014, there are conflicts virtually in all states of the federation, between all the executives and their legislative counterparts, and the former are always gaining the upper hand! Unconstitutional party defections and criss-cross have become a norm in Nigeria’s political process with no eye brow raised if such favoured the ruling party but on the contrary, the defaulter must be whipped into line! THURSDAY’S shameful exhibition of lawlessness by politicians of both the executive and legislature which has attracted hundreds of global comments criticisms, for and against is condemnable and despicable. However, the gospel truth is that two wrong attitudes can never be considered right, no matter how many Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SAN’s), argue this case in question. *We consider it our sacred duty to all governments and our fellow law-abiding citizens of the world to present political, social and economic issues of our nations in their TRUE PERSPECTIVES, as we are led by the Spirit of God, to enable the electorate make positive decisions at elections! *The number one Fruit of the Spirit is love and GOD IS LOVE! The love that is required of every child of God is a totally unselfish love, based on the pattern set forth in the CROSS of our Lord Jesus Christ. Love characterises every aspect of God’s relationship to His people. [Hosea.2:19]. *The opposite of love is: 1. Jealousy, (I Corinthians.13:4). 2. Boastfulness, (I Cor. 13:4). 3. Arrogance, (I Cor. 13:5). 4. Rudeness, (I Cor. 13-5). 5. Selfishness, (I Cor. 13:5). 6. Irritability, (I Cor. 13:5) and 7. Resentment, (I Cor. 13:5). *Do these self-centred and dangerously desperate Nigerian politicians love anyone but themselves? NO! Apostle Paul says: “If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. “If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and “If I have a faith that can move mountains but have not love, I am nothing. “If I give all I have to the poor and surrender my body to flames but have not love, I gain nothing.[I Corinthians. 13:1:3]. *Why were they jumping and somersaulting over the NASS fences, even at the risk of being shot by a trigger-happy security agent? MONEY! *Why would they want to sit tight and die in political offices? MONEY! *Why do they renege on promises and covenants made with the Electorate before they were voted into office? MONEY! *If political offices remunerations are reduced to the Civil Service Salary Scale, how many of these politicians would still cling to office? NONE! *BUT THE SOVEREIGN LORD HAS PREPARED FOR NIGERIA, THE ELECT, A REMNANT WHOM HE FOREKNEW, TO TAKE OVER FROM THOSE WHO HAVE LOOTED NIGERIA’S COFFERS FROM 1960 – 2014! “THEY WILL BRING RIGHTEOUSNESS TO BEAR ON MY NATION, NIGERIA,” SAYS THE LORD OF HOSTS! AMEN. And for the generation of those who were hardened and have disobeyed God through wicked governance, massive stealing and unfaithfulness; as it is written: “God gave them a spirit of stupor, eyes so that they could not see and ears so that they could not hear, to this very day. And David says: “May their table become a snare and a trap, a stumbling block and a retribution for them. “May their eyes be darkened so they cannot see, and their backs be bent forever.” Amen. Watch out for the fulfilment of these prophecies as we approach 2015 and please ensure that you cast your votes for the ELECT REMNANTS OF GOD, whom you will easily identify and keep covenant with your Creator! 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. 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