MSWM counsels women on fear of God to build stable families
Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin
The Message of Salvation Women Ministry (MSWM) has advised women to embrace the fear of God, tolerance and love in order to build stable and peaceful families.
The President of the Ministry, Mrs Florence Ajagbe, gave the advice on Saturday during the 21st anniversary of the Ministry held at the First ECWA Church, Ilorin.
Ajagbe said many people, especially women, had drifted away from God and therefore needed to draw closer to Him to build godly homes and families.
According to her, many women are active in their workplaces and religious organisations but lack the fear of God in their daily dealings.
“Put God first in whatever you do. Have the fear of God in you and see how everything will work perfectly in your home.
“The message is not strictly for women alone; both men and women need to learn tolerance and love one another in God’s way.
“I appeal to men and women to allow peace to reign in their homes through love and understanding,” she said.
Ajagbe, who was also the convener of the event titled, “The woman that fears God”, said true value comes from godly character rather than physical beauty, adding that Proverbs 31:28-30 in the Bible emphasised the importance of a God-fearing woman.
“It is clearly stated in Proverbs 31:28-30 that charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised,” she said.
Ajagbe urged women to be God-fearing in order to stand out and become exceptional among others.
She added that the ministry had consistently embarked on evangelism outreaches to marketplaces and homes of sex workers, yielding positive outcomes as many lives had been transformed.
According to her, the objectives of the ministry include empowering women, caring for widows, reforming women and changing lives positively.
Also speaking, the Guest Speaker, Rev. Sam Oyegunle, described women as fearfully and wonderfully made by God.
Oyegunle said women were specially created by God and that whatever was entrusted into their hands had the tendency to multiply.
He urged women to know the value of God and put Him first in all their daily activities.
“Women who honour God and put Him first in everything they do have greater chances of succeeding than those who are nonchalant.
“A woman who fears the Lord will nurture her home and always seek wisdom in everything,” he said.
More than 500 women from different churches across Kwara State attended the anniversary, which featured song ministrations by the MSWM Choir, First ECWA Main Choir, First ECWA Women Choir, Second ECWA Amilegbe Hausa Women Choir and ECWA Women Choir Agar, among others.
The event also featured a special prayer session for peace and improved security in the country, led by Rev. Peter Yahaya.
