Ooni charged Christians to hold firmly unto Jesus Christ, adding “Truly, He is the son of God and He is the one that lives with me on the throne.”
By Jeffrey Agbo
Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has said that Jesus Christ lives with him on the throne, took away his shame and gave him reasons to celebrate.
The first-class monarch made the comments on Saturday in Ile-Ife at the grand finale of the New Year Prayer organised by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) held at Afewonro Park, Enuwa Square.
Prior to his statement, many believe that traditional rulers engage in idol worship.
Oba Ogunwusi, who led different Christian songs and praises during the service, clarified that it is a good thing to always praise the Lord Jesus Christ and appreciate Him.
“When I look back, I observe that my life is full of God’s wonders and miracles despite all challenges faced, but today, the Lord gave me victory over them all.
“I sat down here last year with a lot of tribulations and storms of life in which I cannot explain, but to God be the Glory that my shame has turned to celebration.
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“I observed where I started, hitherto, the Lord has helped me. It is clearly stated to me that the Lord is alive. Fool is anyone that says there’s no God,” the traditional ruler stated.
Ooni charged Christians to hold firmly unto Jesus Christ, adding “Truly, He is the son of God and He is the one that lives with me on the throne.”
He noted that there is no one who works with God that loses, adding that money is not everything in life.
According to him, sound health, safety, among others, are part of God’s goodness.
The traditional ruler appealed to CAN officials not to wait for God’s commendation but should strive to serve God wholeheartedly.
Quoting the Bible, Oba Ogunwusi said “for He is the rewarder of those that diligently seek Him.”
Ooni reiterated his commitment to serving God and humanity for the rest of his life as well as always working for the growth and development of Ile-Ife, Osun, Yoruba race and the country at large.