By Bridget Ikyado
Ven.Festus Nwafili of the St Matthew’s Anglican Church, Maitama, Abuja have charged Nigerians to exhibit the virtues of unity, joy ,peace and love as promoted by Jesus Christ.
The Vicar and Archdeacon who made the call in his Christmas message, said these were the true essence of Christmas.
According to him, Christians must emulate Jesus Christ as their role model in everything they do.
“Christ is the reason for the celebration. He left the glories of heaven and sacrificially came to this battered earth because of His love for mankind.
“He was not selfish; as we celebrate Christmas, may we have leaders who will imbibe this virtue by identifying with the ordeal of the masses.
“Sacrificing and not reclining in their personal wealthy enclave without thinking of the people they lead,” he added.
He assured Nigerians that with fervent prayers God will not forsake us.
” With the birth of Christ,everything will be alright, nothing can stop his plans, nothing can thwart whatever he makes up his mind to do.
“He follows the plans of giving the world a saviour through meticulous and different ages.
“Nigeria is going through phases that will also come to an end by the grace of God.
“This is the season of hope, this is the season of peace, season of victory, and we will triumph over all of our challenges with the praise of his name,” he said.