Founder, Leader and General Overseer of Fire Light International Chapel (FLIC), Prophet Patrick N.A. Osei, popularly known as Odeefo Agrippa has observed with chargrin, the manner in which some Ghanaians negatively label Ghanaian Pastors of late.
He could not comprehend how those Ghanaians, who are mostly Christians should tag most Ghanaian pastors as not coming from God. “Oh, he does not come from God!” Odeefo Agrippa, fuming with rage dropped this hint last Friday during an all-night Prayer session in the church’s auditorium at Zenu Station in Ashaiman. Odeefo Agrippa Intimated that all Charismatic church leaders and pastors in the country have so wrongly been tagged with this “Ofri Nyame (He does not come from God) Syndrome.
“If he does no God from God, where does he come from? And those of you making these claims, where do you come from; God or Satan? he queried with rage.
The miracle cum prophecy –wrecking prophet pointed out that God has blessed Ghana with a good number of prophets and pastors in this end time.
However, the negative tags accorded them has sent most of them into oblivion prematurely. He opined that all those in these negative acts are those Christians who do not read the Bible, let alone getting conversant with it (Jer 6:16)
All Have Sinned
The charged Prophet pointed out that as human pastors, they could not claim to be perfect, because they are not angels. All the same the negative tags accorded pastor in Ghana are so much needs To be desired.
He maintained that the society is full of cheating lying, prostitution, corruption and vices of all kinds; with spouses cheating on one another, corruption rife in all aspects of our lives and many more. Yet people fail to remove the log in their own eyes, but proceed to the speck in their neighbours eyes.
Odeefo Agrippa intimated that Ghanaians are suffering because of their avowed hypocrisy.
Hypocrisy at Its Worst Christians- Schnapps and Herbs.
Odeefo Agrippa noted with sorrow how the Ghanaian society had gone so hypocritical these days. He pointed out that in traditional and even Christian marriages, schnapps drinks are used. However a pastor touch schnapps should, he is termed fetish. “But wasn’t it the white man, who brought the Bible, who also brought schnapps?” he asked in wonderment.
Touching on herbs, Prophet Agrippa stated that should a pastor be blessed with the use of herbs, hell breaks loose! Oh, he is not from God! He is Fetish!! “He would be tagged.
He could not comprehend how those with this negative school of thought should resort to the eating of vegetables of all sorts, plantain and even fruits which all emanate from leaves! He intimated that God, in his wisdom had commended the use of herbs, hence placing the first humans, Adam and Eve in the forest where they were clothed with leaves.
Judge Not, Lest You Are Judged
Odeefo Agrippa admonished Christians against undue criticism and judgment of others. He pointed out that it is with the very rod that one measures another, that he will be judged. Therefore, people should desist from unduly critising and judging others, because every one has way to live. “That is why I don’t criticize, let alone condemn others!” he charged.
Life Is How You Make It
The Prophet charged his members and for that matter Christian to concentrate on the lives instead of looking up to others. He maintained that if one led a righteous life and avoided back –biting and other vices he is sure to receive blessings from God for prosperity in Life. Also they shouldn’t blame their parents for failure in life, since they (Parents) only act as transport to bring them (Children ) to Life.
In Christ, No Crisis
Odeefo Agrippa also maintained that in the era of Jesus Christ, coupled with righteous living there should not be crisis for the true Christian. This is because once one comes into Christ, all the old things get vanished and one becomes a new creation.
666 Not Devilish; Meant For Mankind
The Prophet revealed that the much taunted 666 is after all not devilish. Instead it stands for humankind since God created man on the 6th day. Subsequently 666 stands for man, who was created on the 6th day of creation stressing that it is this same day man, created by God on the 6th day, who can bring evil into the world. “666 therefore stands for humankind and his creation”, he stressed.
Signs, Miracles and Wonders Abound
Meanwhile, the programme was graced with signs, miracles and wonders as well as accurate and precise prophecies to the amazement of benefactors and congregants as well. There were instant healing and miracles, especially with respect to a three –day fasting and prayers programme held previously.
“Don’t sit home, come and have encounter with me for your breakthrough and solution to your nagging problems! Mine is a covenant at blessing and gift from God!, I do not conive with anyone to proclaim any prophecies, “Odeefo Agrippa stressed.
By S.O Ankamah