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LOOK UNTO GOD AND BE SAVED- Pst. (Dr.) L.O OLADELE (TACN, Abuja FCT Area Superintendent).

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5 years ago

May 2, 2020

LOOK UNTO GOD AND BE SAVED- Pst. (Dr.) L.O OLADELE (TACN, Abuja FCT Area Superintendent).

Text: Isaiah 45:22
“Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth: for I am God, and there is none else”.

PREAMBLE
Peace be unto you children of God everywhere. We thank God for another Lord’s day, and we give glory to God who has been giving us courage and enablement to cope in this lockdown order. Children of God, I believe we have had a time of spiritual rejuvenation, restoration and transfiguration, time to commune with God better and I believe God must have been revealing Himself to us during the quiet time of lockdown. I believe it’s not just a resting time for the living Christians but rather a time of penitence, time of seeking the salvation of God and time to be closer to God. I pray that after this time, you will be a better Christian, instead of being a lukewarm Christian in Jesus name.

INTRODUCTION
Today’s topic is “Look unto God and be saved”.
God is addressing the whole earth because He is able to save unto the uttermost. I’m challenging your faith by this topic to ask you dear children of God, who have you been looking unto for help?
Of course, man is a dependent being, man must look unto something in one way or the other to survive, to escape from one problem or the other. Are you looking unto man? Are you looking up to the government? Are you looking up to any dominion of power? Are you even looking unto any power of darkness? Are you counting on your personal education or qualification? I’m here to tell you that all these will fail and all these have failed. That is why God is giving you this message “LOOK UNTO ME AND BE SAVED.”

Are you weary and tired of what’s happening? Are you just complaining, grumbling not knowing what to do? I am here to give you a message of joy “LOOK UNTO ME AND BE SAVED” says the Lord.
This message came when the Children of Israel were in Babylonian bondage, due to their disobedience. Today, the nations of the world are in bondage of Coronavirus because of disobedience, because of self-conceitedness, unhealthy rivalries and competitions. What then is the way out? The only way is to look unto the creator of the universe for mercy and healing of the whole world.

The Bible says, God is able to save unto the uttermost, those who come to Him, if they repent of their sins of arrogance and evil concupiscence. Then the ability of God to save will be experienced.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO LOOK UNTO GOD?
(1). To look unto God is to acknowledge our human weakness: We can’t help ourselves, we can’t save ourselves from sins. Human nature is utterly depraved, hence we need a superior being, we need divine help. Let us accept our weakness everywhere in the world and as individuals. All the glory of man is like a grass, that is what the Bible says. What can you do on your own if it’s not given from above? What can you achieve without God? Nothing and absolutely nothing. Isa. 3:5.

(2). The Second step is to submit to the Lordship of our Lord Jesus Christ for our Salvation (Micah 7:7). He is the only one that can save. Romans 6:23 says: “For the wages of sins is death but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

(3) Confess your sins and turn to God for forgiveness. Acts 3:19 says that after repentance and conversion, the time of refreshing shall come from the Lord. Children of God everywhere, even unbelievers that are reading this message, confess your sins, it’s not about religion or denomination, God cannot answer the prayers of a sinner. Psalm 66:18 says; “If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me”.

(4). To look unto God means to live a holy and sanctified life through the help of the Holy Spirit. God wants His people to serve Him in holiness, and exhibit power and gift of the Holy Spirit. 1 Pet. 1:15-16, John 3:3-5.

(5) Looking unto God is to trust in Him for help: Psalms 121:1 says: “I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.” Our help can only come from God, it cannot come from human being, if human being helps you now, it’s for a while, it’s only God’s blessings that add no sorrow to it. If you have been disappointed by parents, brothers, sisters, or friends, it’s just because, you did not look unto God. The time of amendment is here. Look unto God now, re-focus your attention now and you will be saved.

(6) Another way to look unto God is to meditate in the Word of God (Psalms 119: 97-104). You can only see God inside His word. The word of God is powerful and is God Himself.
Matthew 7:21 says; “Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.” Obey whatever He tells you through His word.

(7) Another way to look unto God is to be determined to obey Him from the depth of your heart; Obedience is the key, many in the Church today, their problem is partial obedience. Consider it as you are reading this, are you obeying the will of God totally? Are you not setting one aside and taking the others? We should obey God totally so that we can be saved. 1 Sam. 15:22-23

(8). You also need to look unto God through living a prayerful life and your prayer must be according to the will of God. Remember, God does not answer the prayer of sinners, that means you have to lift up holy hands. Ps. 15. There is nothing you can gain if you dissociate yourself from congregational prayer (Heb. 10:25), family altar prayers and personal prayers to wait on the Lord. (Lk. 18:1-8). A prayerless Christian is a powerless Christian.

(9) You need to receive instruction from Him. Looking unto God means receiving instruction from God, not from man. Let Him direct you, let Him communicate His will to you to prove that you are a child of God. (Prov. 3:6, Isa. 40:31).

(10) You need to look unto Him for His second coming (Acts 1:11) says: “Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.”
If you are looking for His second coming, you will wash your clothe in His blood and you will occupy for Him in holy service. So, don’t pollute yourself, don’t compromise, people may ridicule you, people may call you different names, look unto Him and maintain your integrity.

APPLICATION:
In the book of Numbers 21:4-9, God told Moses to make a brazen serpent and raise it up on a pole and that, whosoever looked unto brazen serpent would be saved from death. And as many that looked unto the serpent were saved.
John 3:14-15 says that, the same Jesus, was hanged on the cross of Calvary that whosoever looked unto Him would be saved.
Let me tell you, after this pandemic, there is going to be restoration, the church of God is going to be heavily blessed, Nigeria is going to be lifted and there will be blessing everywhere for those that look unto God in all the ways mentioned. For deliverance therefore in all ramifications, God says “LOOK UNTO ME AND BE SAVED”.

PRAYER POINTS
1.Lord I surrender myself to you, forgive all my sins.

2. Lord direct my eyes, focus my sight on you that is hanged on the cross of Calvary, remove my eyes from Satan and his works, remove my gaze from the world and sins, even from looking unto men. Let me focus my attention unto you from this time.

3. Declaratively, say Lord, the whole earth is looking unto you for a total stop of Coronavirus pandemic. Whatever the storm of our lives may be, Lord, we are looking unto you, save my family, marriage, work, career, save the Church and save the world.

4. As Jesus is lifted up, Lord, I am looking unto you, let me live, let my body and spirit live, let my work and everything about me live in Jesus name.

Remain Blessed.

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Nigeria’s Historic Bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games: A Call for National and Global Support

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6 days ago

September 30, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

Nigeria is poised to make history as it seeks to host the Centenary Commonwealth Games in 2030, a monumental opportunity that promises to transform the nation’s economy, infrastructure, and global standing.

More than a sporting spectacle, the Games would serve as a catalyst for development across multiple sectors, leaving behind a legacy of national pride and sustainable growth.

The benefits of hosting the Games extend far beyond the sports arena. Nigeria stands to gain both empirical and non-empirical advantages, with direct, indirect, and induced impacts that will touch every corner of society. Infrastructural development will take center stage, with new facilities such as indoor sports halls, conference centers, and improved road networks reshaping urban landscapes while strengthening the nation’s capacity to host future international events.

Economic growth is another significant dividend. Over 10,000 jobs are expected to be created, spanning construction, facility management, event planning, and tourism services.

The hospitality industry will undergo major improvements as hotels and resorts are upgraded to meet international standards, while local restaurants, lounges, and tourist attractions will see a surge in patronage from international visitors. Small and medium enterprises, particularly in the transport, finance, and food service sectors, will become some of the greatest beneficiaries, as the Games generate new demand and expand opportunities for local businesses.
The Commonwealth Games will also accelerate the growth of Nigeria’s sports industry.

Investments in training facilities, coaching, and talent development will inspire a new generation of athletes, ensuring long-term benefits that extend beyond 2030, a major focus of the President Bola Tinubu administration.
At the same time, the process of preparing for the Games will create opportunities for Nigerians to learn new crafts, acquire technical skills, and engage in global-standard event management, thereby strengthening human capacity and innovation across industries.

Mallam Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the Nigeria Sports Commission, and Hon. Bukola Olopade, the Director General, have been widely recognized for their tireless and visionary leadership in repositioning Nigeria’s sporting sector.

Their commitment to facilitating infrastructural development and strengthening grassroots sports development has laid the foundation for Nigeria’s bold bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Under their leadership, the NSC is fostering strategic partnerships and driving innovation in sports administration, they have demonstrated the nation’s readiness to stage an event of such global magnitude.

Beyond the tangible gains, the hosting of the 2030 Commonwealth Games carries profound symbolic value. It would be a moment of unity and pride, a chance for Nigeria to showcase its cultural richness, resilience, and excellence to the world.
As a centenary edition, the Games would stand as a historic milestone not just for the Commonwealth but for Nigeria itself, cementing its place on the global stage as a capable, ambitious, and forward-looking nation.

The gains from hosting the Commonwealth Games can never be undermined or overemphasized. This is Nigeria’s time to step forward and show the world our resilience, and excellence. We call on every Nigerian, across sectors and communities, to support this noble aspiration.

Nigeria’s pursuit of the 2030 Commonwealth Games is a vision for transformation, a blueprint for national development, and a legacy project that will inspire generations to come.

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