BREXIT

‘We are asking for God ’s purpose , God ’s plan and God ’s agenda for our nation ’

PASTOR AGU IRUKWU

As the clock ticks towards the likely exit of the United Kingdom from the European Union, there is perhaps understandably, much apprehension in many quarters across the land and in Europe. In such uncertain times, the hearts of many are troubled. Yet, the scriptures teach us to pray, particularly when faced with daunting circumstances. It was, therefore, heartwarming when our UK Chairman Pastor Agu Irukwu sent out a very timely call to prayer for the nation in the days leading to the end of October 2019. Below is a transcript of his prayerful intervention.

On the 31st October at 11 pm if nothing changes, the UK is set to leave the European Union. It has been a very difficult time in the run up to this date for our nation. We have seen more bitterness in our politics; we have seen the nation become more tribal; we have seen extremity rise in various areas of our society.

But in the midst of all this seeming confusion, I just want you to know, as you know, that God is in absolute control. And what God will have us do, especially in the next few weeks, is intensify our prayers.

What are we asking for?

We are asking for His Kingdom to come, for His will do be done. We are asking for the soul of the nation to be healed. We are asking for reconciliation between the various warring groups. We are asking for God’s purpose, God’s plan and God’s agenda for our nation.

I would like to encourage you to pray: pray on your own, pray as families, set a prayer group, and certainly pray as churches. Within the Redeemed Christian Church of God, our pastors and leaders will be mobilizing and galvanising prayer in the run up to this important date in the history of our nation. In the three days running up to 31st October, we will be organising a number of prayer initiatives using technology and gathering physically in places that will be designated for the prayer.

We are grateful for the partnership that we have with Christians in Government UK, another group of people who is passionate like us for God’s

purpose and God’s will to be done even in the midst of this uncertainty. We have a responsibility. 2 Chronicles 7:14 puts that responsibility on us. God says, if we will call upon him, if we will turn away from our wicked ways, if we pray to Him, He gives us a guarantee that He will heal the land.

2 Chronicles 7:14 NIV

“If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land”.

This is a time to call upon God. Let’s not shirk our responsibility in the place of prayer. Let’s persevere, let’s push through. Let’s believe that God answers prayer. We have an assurance from him (Jeremiah 33:3). We believe God for great and mighty things in this nation and we have to stand strong in the place of prayer.

Jeremiah 33:3

“ Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know”.

Please be encouraged, as you press through in this most critical time for our nation. If we pray, God’s will will be done, for we have an assurance from our Father in Heaven that He is listening to our prayers and He will answer our prayers. God bless you.

PASTOR AGU IRUKWU

Chairman RCCG UK