Bishop Francis Wale Oke is the president of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, president, the Sword of the Spirit Ministries worldwide and the chancellor, Precious Cornerstone University (PCU), Ibadan.
He is renowned for winning souls for Christ. This exploit has taken him round Nigeria and other nations of the world.
In the euphoria of the Yuletide, the cleric in this interview with Sunday Sun spoke about the season and the state of the nation.
What message do you have for Christians for the New Year?
2022 is a crucial year in Nigeria. We should pray for our future particularly on the matter of governance of our nation, that the will of God be done.The New Year will be characterized by abundant blessings and joy by the people especially those who truly believe in God.
Christians should watch and pray. We are to be very sensitive to what the Holy Spirit is saying daily. The place of prayer and the Ministry of the word of God, is where our strength lies. Let’s cooperate with the Holy Spirit to take us from glory to glory because we are more than conquerors through our Lord Jesus.
2021 has its challenges, how would people brace up for 2022 and forget 2021?
One of the keys to progress in life is to learn from the past, let go of it and look forward to a better tomorrow. This attitude will remove the stumbling block of depression, hatred and bitterness and strength to move on will be developed from inside out.We should let 2021 go and pursue earnestly to focus on what the Lord has for us in 2022.
What is your assessment of this present administration at the centre and what advice would you give the leadership at the centre?
Well, the present administration will give account to God who has given them the privilege to be in position of authority over this nation. God is their ‘Score keeper.’ Their best may not be good enough as the country and its people still reel in pains, they are doing all they can to tackle the challenges in different fonts.
What is the type of Nigeria you envisage in 2022?
I’m envisaging a Nigeria where our leaders and all Nigerians will be God-fearing.This is the main purpose of existence as encased in our service to God. Again, I envisioned a Nigeria where unity, peace and prosperity reign and rancour-free; where cost of living will be bearable and where every Nigerian will be able to sleep with his/her two eyes closed without any fear from any quarter. This is what I want and wish for this nation not only next year, but all the time
