In the past 28 years, Pastor Gbenga Olaleye of the Living Faith Church has devoted his life to the works and words of God, starting from the admnistrative section. He has worked in Yola, Makurdi, Warri, Jos, Auchi, Awka, Asaba, Ikare, Kano
Canaanland – Ota, Raji – Oba, Iyana Ipaja – Lagos and Accra – Ghana etc. He just clocked 60 years and shared his perspective with TheTabloid.net. Excerpts
What did diamond jubilee mean to you 40 years ago?
Actually, 40 years ago I wasn’t thinking about the next 40 years that much, my attention was focused then on the immediate future, going to school, getting a degree, hanging out with friends, travelling for sport meetings, getting a good job after school and eventually getting married.
Did you see yourself clocking the age?
Honestly, I think I did. I saw from scriptures that God has a Covenant of 120 years with man (Genesis 6:3). I also saw from scriptures that Moses lives for 120 years (Deutronomy 34:7) and was still very strong at that age. So, 60 years is just half of the journey. So, by the Grace and mercy of God, I desire to live and fulfill those two scriptures. I see me living to 120 years.
How was the feeling the exact day you clocked it?
Sincerely, I was so happy and joyful to attain that age since I know it is half of my journey here on the earth. I am most grateful to God for making it happen, I have lost many friends, colleagues, relations who did not attain that age. I see it as a privilege to start a new level with knowledge and wisdom.
How can you describe your birthday celebration, in terms of organisation and attendance?
The birthday celebration was a wonderful experience. I was exhilarated and just looking amazed. The Planning Committee did an excellent job. They did everything that needed to be done. I was not much involved. I give God all the glory. The organization was superb and the attendance awesome.
Your words of appreciation to your guests.
I want to use this medium to express my profound gratitude to God Almighty, the Author and giver of life, to the members of the Planning Committee, I am most grateful, to my sisters, cousins, my in-love’s, my wife and children and the entire congregation of God’s people, I say a big thank you.
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