Apostle Bempah(middle) together with Rev Osei (2nd right) and other dignitaries at the lecture
The founder and general overseer of the Glorious Word Power Ministries International, Apostle Isaac Owusu Bempah has urged Christian leaders not to shy away from politics as the spiritual growth of every nation was largely dependent on the decision taken by its political leaders.
He said that the art of politics should not be regarded as alien to religion as God and Satan are politicians who use politics to establish their dominion over all creatures.
“If you are looking for the number one politician then it is God because he is on a mission of ensuring that all creatures believe in him. On the other hand is an opposition leader called the Devil who is also campaigning to win all souls” he said.
Apostle Bempah was speaking on the topic, “the Role of Prophets in Nation Building” at a public lecture held in Accra over the weekend.
The lecture was to commemorate the 50th birthday of Apostle Bempah which also coincided with his 30th anniversary in Christian ministry.
The occasion was also used to unveil a logo for the year long celebration.
He indicated that the biblical reference had shown that leaders of nations had spiritual heads who guide the activities and decision taken by leaders of these nations.
“I am against the view the believers should keep quiet and let our powerful leaders be taken over by the devil who will instruct them on how to rule us. If that should happen, the favour of the lord would depart from us.
“Anytime God chooses a king, he chooses a prophet or a priest for him. God gave Elijah to Ahab, Zekiah to Isaiah while David and Solomon had Nathan” he said.
The General Overseer of the Family Chapel International Church, Reverend Victor Osei for his part said that nations without ‘prophets’ are backed by occult powers.
“I hear people complain all the time that there are too many churches, too many prophets, too many men of God around the presidency. At the end of the day there are also too many beer bars, too many prostitutes on the streets, too many gambling activities springing up all over the country, so why complain about churches?” he queried.
Rev. Osei however put to question the genuineness of most people who claimed to be prophets by demanding that such people needed to show integrity by their words, character, relationships and prosperity as human beings.
By Issah Mohammed