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With Israel celebrating 70 years since it attained nationhood, some Christians in Nigeria are showing support for the country and its proclaimed capital, Jerusalem.
They are calling on fellow Christians to stand by Israel as it continues to exist in accordance with God’s plan and purposes.
At a press conference organised on Monday to announce the events fixed for the celebrations in Nigeria, Rev. Samson Ozovehe JP, Secretary, Central Committee of Israel @ 70 National Celebrations, Abuja, said that Israel’s celebration is a scriptural fulfilment that should also be heard in Nigeria.
According to him, “Thursday 21st December, 2017, a day the United Nations General Assembly decisively backed a resolution effectively calling on the United States to withdraw its recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, was a painful day.
It would be recalled that the resolution was approved by 128 nations, with 35 abstaining and 9 others voting against.
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Rev. Ozovehe regretted that “painfully, our beloved country, Nigeria rather than abstain to respect her secularity, was one of the countries who backed the resolution.”
He posited: “The UN’s decision to withdraw US recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel certainly runs contrary to the Bible. While most Christians continue to mourn the consequences of this resolution, history have provided us an opportunity to make our stand known as the modern state of Israel turns 70.
“The year 2018 is remarkable for the State of Israel and all who seek her good. The modern State of Israel was born in 1948. Against all odds, come 14th May, she will be 70years. All over Israel and in some other nations, banners, posters and billboards are already spreading this message. As Christians, we believe the celebrations of this Scriptural fulfillment should also be heard in our nation, Nigeria.”
He callee on Nigerians to speak up in favour of Jerusalem, Israel and the Jewish people by donatng to and joining “to celebrate the Jewish State of Israel @ 70 scheduled to hold on Sunday 3rd June, 2018, 3pm at the National Christian Centre, Central Area, Abuja”
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Pastor Rex Ajenifuja, the Chief Operating Officer of IStandWithIsrael, explained that a fundraising project has been put together to support the Israeli people.