Cleric launches book on self-destiny
The 13-chapter book which was launched in Jos recently coincided with the Reverend’s 60th birthday. Speaking at the event, the chairman of the occasion, Pat Odiyi, who made reference to the title of the book, said God created everybody in a unique way and for a purpose to fulfil a destiny, adding that the only […]
The 13-chapter book which was launched in Jos recently coincided with the Reverend’s 60th birthday.
Speaking at the event, the chairman of the occasion, Pat Odiyi, who made reference to the title of the book, said God created everybody in a unique way and for a purpose to fulfil a destiny, adding that the only way people could fulfil their destinies was by accepting Jesus in their lives.
Odiyi who also commented on the 60th birthday of Reverend Thompson said, adding a year to one’s life does not only call for celebration but for reflection urging Christians to always have time for stock-taking in order to correct their mistakes.
In his remarks, Thompson, who spoke on the book which contained his life history called on Christians to learn to run their own race at their own pace.
He urged Christians to use their proceeds to do more important things for God as well as God’s People.
The reviewer of the book, Professor Imoh Cyril of the Department of Religious Studies, University of Jos said the significance of the book lied in the fact that the book was written by the author himself noting that the book contained the experiences of Thompson during childhood, upbringing, the civil war as well as his activities at the RPM and other ministries among other things.
Cyril who recommended the book to the general public added that the book demonstrated how determination sustained the life of Thompson despite challenges he faced in trying to achieve what he was destined for.
He said the book has provided incisive lessons which captures the essence of its title noting that though the book did not follow chronological order in its narration the good of the book outweighs those few shortcomings.