The Executive Secretary, Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, Rev. Dr. Yakubu Pam, has enjoined the staff of the commission to learn to cast their burdens on the shoulder of God.
Pam gave the charge on 17th December, 2021 during the commission’s Christmas carol held at its corporate headquarters premises in Abuja.
In his exaltation taken from the book of Isaiah chapter 9 verse 6 to 7, he vividly explained the real mission of Christ on earth and who he is.
The particular Bible scripture under review reads: “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The Mighty God, The everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace”.
Rev. Pam further explained that the purpose of Christ on earth was clearly captured in the scriptural reference. He stressed that God is a God of progression who wants the best for us .
Pam also intimated the staff that God had a heavenly agenda for them, but they must learn to cast their burdens on his shoulder.
He posited that God allows us to pass through challenges in order to strengthen us.
His words: “God never works with any person who has not passed through life challenges”.
He added that “you cannot actualize your destiny without a testimony,” further admonishing the staff to learn to lay all their troubles on the shoulder of Christ, as that would be the only elixir to their problems.
The NCPC helmsman further assured the staff that because the Lord had carried them on his shoulder, in 2022, they would all sing a new song of victory.
The NCPC chief executive emphasized that there was need for the commission to celebrate and thank God for seeing them through from January 1st 2021 to the end of the year.
He also reaffirmed that if not for the Lord , the success story of the 2020 maiden Pilgrimage to the Kingdom of Jordan would not have been possible.
Pam reiterated that NCPC remained the only Christian faith-based agency with direct link with the Presidency, as such it is a peculiar organization by virtue of its mandate.
The NCPC boss used the platform to advise staff to be their brother’s keeper and shun any act that might divide their unity .He further urged them to avoid unhealthy competition and rivalry and work as a family of God,s people.
The Christmas Carol was characterized with various renditions by the NCPC Choirs decked in fantastically beautiful outfits, depicting the mood of the season. Lessons were read from the Holy Bible by different staff drawn from various Departments and Units.
The NCPC 2021 Christmas Carol was graced by a board member of the commission, who is the federal commissioner representing the North East geo-political zone, Rev.Dr. Jida Gelengu and all the Directors and Management Staff.
