by Damilola Dada
Since his return from vacation back into the country, the President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu has continued to host various political leaders across the country visiting his home in Abuja. During these visits the President-elect never forgets to re-assure Nigerians of his commitment to deliver good governance by making sure the average Nigerian gets to experience a working government. He states that the promise of the renewed hope he made to Nigerians is one he is looking to fulfill and constant reassurances aren’t afar off, in spite of the failed promises from his predecessors. This seems to be a recurring trend among the political leaders. In the same vein, the Creator of the heavens and the earth daily reminds the inhabitants of the earth and all who ponder upon the inspired word of God of the various promises He has for those who put their faith in Him. These promises are sure to come to pass, never failing and freely given to all who sincerely desire them.
We see some of them, In times of trials when things seem to be difficult and fear begins to grip the soul, the Lord says in Isaiah 41:10 “Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.” When there be wars and rumours of wars, unrest, panic, crisis, terrible news He promises perfect peace to as many who place trust in His strength in Isaiah 26:3-4 “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength:” In times when seeking directions and uncertainty fills the heart still there remains the promise in Psalm 32:8 “I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.” In times of need, rather than fret and rely on our strength, He bids us in Matthew 21:22 “And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.” As long as we don’t ask amiss, the promise is sure to be fulfilled. When the burden of sin weighs down and the soul becomes heavy with regret, rather than distance ourselves we are promised mercy when we run to the Lord for forgiveness in 1 John 1:9 “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”