Archbishop of Kaduna Diocese, Anglican Communion, Bishop Timothy Yahaya, has said the year 2020 threatened existence of humanity following outbreak of Coronavirus pandemic, and insecurity especially kidnapping banditry.
According to Bishop Yahaya, the unprecedented rise in kidnapping, banditry and insecurity generally in 2020, made the year one that would not be easily forgotten so soon by the people.
Addressing Journalists on the significance of Christmas celebration at the weekend, the cleric noted that despite all the challenges God is with His people and would always fight for them and protect them from any adversity.
Bishop Yahaya said the COVID-19 pandemic and the economic depression also brought the world to a standstill, but God’s intervention made it possible for mankind to overcome them.
He added that the name of Jesus Christ whose birthday is being celebrated is, Emmanuel, which means ‘God is with us.’
He said because God is with the world especially Nigerians, the people are overcoming COVID-19 pandemic, economic depression and insecurity ravaging the land.
“We must understand that the birth of Jesus Christ is a symbol that God is now with us. If God is with us we will overcome all challenges, kidnapping, banditry, insurgency and economic depression will soon be a thing of the past.
“However, the challenge is, did the believers know God is with them? This is the aspect we as people need to work on if God be for us nothing can be against us,” he said.
The Anglican Bishop used the message of Christmas celebration to call on all Nigerians to obey the COVID-19 safety measures, saying, “Christians are people who obey the law of God and man. Nigerians should stop being agents of spreading the COVID-19 pandemic, rather help in mitigating it.”
