Apostle Eric Nyamekye, the Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, has encouraged believers going through troubles to endure for there is hope for a better tomorrow.
He said this on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at the Sophia Cudjoe Memorial Temple in the Teshie-Nungua Area of The Church of Pentecost during a thanksgiving service held in honour of the late Hon. Deaconess Mrs Eunice Jacqueline Buah Asomah-Hinneh, a member of the Council of State of the Republic of Ghana.
Speaking on a message titled, ‘Tearful Sowing, Joyful Reaping,’ the Chairman stressed on the enduring values of faith, hope, and love in Christian life. He explained that these three virtues guide righteous living on earth, forming the foundation of most church teachings.
Referencing Psalm 126:1-6, Apostle Nyamekye highlighted how the psalmist celebrates Israel’s return from exile and expresses a prayer for their full restoration. He contrasted this with Psalm 137, where the psalmist reflects on Israel’s bitter experiences in Babylon.
The Israelites, according to him, known for their love of singing, lost their joy while in captivity, facing hardships they never imagined, with no hope of return. He noted that endurance was key during this period of suffering.
The Chairman stressed the need for messages of hope, not only during funerals but also in daily struggles.
He acknowledged that life on earth can be difficult, with challenges in marriage, family life, and personal endeavours. However, he encouraged believers to endure, reminding them that living in luxury does not exempt one from life’s challenges.
‘The only hope we have in this life is when Christ comes and takes us home; all other grounds are sinking sand,” he said.
Addressing the difficulties of raising godly children and living out one’s faith in a world filled with adversity, Apostle Nyamekye acknowledged that bad things happen to good people, and not everyone will be supportive. Yet, he encouraged believers to stand firm, quoting Hebrews 10:32-38:
‘We do not belong to those who shrink back and are destroyed, but to those who have faith and are saved,’ he said.
He urged Christians to persevere, even when life does not go as planned, saying, ‘There’s always an opportunity to turn back, but let us focus on Christ and serve Him in righteousness.’
Citing Proverbs 11:16, he reminded believers that their citizenship is in heaven and that they will one day rest from their labours. For those who sow in tears for Christ’s sake, he promised, they will reap in joy.
Apostle Nyamekye concluded with a powerful message on hope, stating, ‘Hope that is seen is not hope. If we hope for what we do not see, we wait patiently for it.’
He encouraged Christians to hold on to their faith, trusting that God will wipe away every tears, and that the past will be forgotten in the joy of their final reward.
Present at the service were Apostle Wilberforce Nkrumah Ayemang (Teshie-Nungua Area Head), Apostle Daniel Ato Eduah (Germany National Head), Pastor Benjamin Mensah (Hungary National Head), Hon. Elder Ahmed Ibrahim (Member of Parliament for Banda), Tufuhene Nana Ato (Princess Town), Hon. Captain Nkrabeah Effah Dartey (rtd), retired ministers of the church, area pastorate, government officials and workers of Labianca Company Ltd.
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