Bishop Adegbite Urges Christians to Embody God's Love, Foresees Peaceful Nigeria
Bishop Stephen Adegbite, the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission and Lagos State Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has issued a heartfelt call to Christians during the Easter season. He emphasized that this period should serve as a time for profound reflection on God's immense love for humanity and the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ on the Cross.
Call for Sacrificial Love and National Unity
Adegbite urged believers to extend this same sacrificial love to their fellow human beings, the nation, and its leadership. He noted that Easter should inspire compassion, unity, and national transformation, fostering a spirit of togetherness across Nigeria.
In his address, he expressed unwavering optimism about the future of Nigeria, assuring citizens that the nation would not disintegrate despite the prevailing challenges. According to him, peace will ultimately reign, and every storm confronting the country will be subdued, bringing hope to many.
Destiny 2026 Conference Highlights
Adegbite made these statements at the recently concluded four-day Destiny 2026 conference, the annual gathering of Vineyard Christian Ministries Inc. The conference, themed "A Time of Refreshing in His Presence," was held at the church headquarters on Osolo Way, off International Airport Road, Ajao Estate, Isolo, Lagos.
This event also marked the ministry's 38th anniversary, drawing worshippers, ministers, and participants from across Nigeria and beyond, creating a vibrant atmosphere of faith and community.
Messages from Church Leaders
In his message, the Presiding Bishop of Vineyard Christian Ministry, Archbishop John Osa-Oni, encouraged Christians to rise above spiritual depression and radiate the glory of God by cultivating a deeper relationship with Him. He stressed that knowing God requires intentional effort, not a casual approach.
"You must be deliberate in your desire for the knowledge of God to truly know Him. It is not a casual relationship... it is an intentional relationship to dwell in His presence for refreshing," Osa-Oni said.
He emphasized that remaining in God's presence guarantees rest, joy, preservation, and access to the divine nature, enabling believers to experience peace even in difficult times. "When you secure the presence of God, you secure life," he added.
Also speaking at the event, the Coordinator of the Lagos State PFN Women Wing, Apostle Josephine Femi-Asiwaju, encouraged Christians to continually seek and abide in God's presence. She noted that abiding in God provides clarity of identity and comfort, even in moments of weakness.
"Even if your character is faulty and you are weary in life, still be in His presence and abide in Him," she advised, offering words of encouragement to all attendees.
