* L-R: Mrs Pheola Caulcrixk, Legal Secretary, Hon Justice Babasola Opeolawa Ogunade, Chancellor, Rt Revd Dr James Olusola Odedeji, his wife, Lydia and Prince Bambo Adesanya, Registrar at the Christmas Service of the Diocese of Lagos West, held at Archbishop Vining Memorial Church Cathedral, GRA lkeja today 25/12/25
The Pathfinder
Monday December 29, 2025
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The Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Lagos West, the Right Reverend Dr James Odedeji, has assured Christians that God remains faithful to his promises, urging believers not to lose heart but to continue to trust in Him.
Bishop Odedeji gave the assurance during his Christmas Day sermon at the Archbishop Vining Memorial Church Cathedral in GRA, Ikeja, Lagos.
He said the birth of Jesus Christ represents the fulfilment of God’s promises to humanity, describing it as a message of hope in a troubled world and a pathway to restoring humanity’s relationship with God.
“God’s promises may delay, but they will surely come to pass,” the bishop said. “The birth of Christ is not just an event recorded in history; it is the fulfilment of God’s word handed down through generations. Today, we are called not only to worship, but also to bear witness to this truth.”
Reflecting on the state of the nation, Bishop Odedeji expressed confidence that Nigeria would experience restoration and peace, stressing that nothing is impossible with God.
He said the gift of Christ’s birth includes the assurance of God’s presence with humanity, noting that Jesus is called Immanuel, meaning “God with us”.
“One of the blessings of Christ’s birth is the gift of His presence,” he said. “In that presence, we find comfort and the promise of peace.”
The Christmas service was attended by the bishop’s wife, Dr Lydia Odedeji, legal officers of the church, as well as members of the clergy and laity. Special prayers were offered for Nigeria, the church, and families facing hardship or bereavement.
Christmas, which marks the birth of Jesus Christ, is a central celebration in the Christian calendar, observed worldwide at the close of the Advent season.
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