The Christian Association of Nigeria, in Oyo State,says Christians should celebrate Good Friday with fasting and prayers.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the Oyo State CAN Chairman, Apostle Joshua Akinyemiju, remarked in his Good Friday message, Friday in Ibadan.
Akinyemiju said Good Friday should be a day to focus on the suffering and sacrifice made by Jesus Christ.
He added that similarly, God Almighty must also be appreciated for His love for mankind.
“It is important on Good Friday to reflect on the suffering of Jesus Christ on the day and love of God for His creations. We can then share the pain and reciprocate that wonderful love of the Father by being faithful to Him through implicitly obedience of all His commandments.
“In our fasting and prayer, we should hand over Nigeria and its leadership at all levels to God for direction and guidance towards peace, security and economic revival.
“May the Lord help to appreciate the sacrifice and reciprocate the love,” he said.
Akinyemiju remarks that Good Friday is the day in which the church also commemorates everything from Christ’s condemnation to His passion, crucifixion and death.
“According to Heb 12: 2, Good Friday is a day that Jesus Christ endured the Cross knowing it will lead to His resurrection, our salvation and the beginning of God’s reign of righteousness and peace.”
