The North-Central Chairman of the Christain Association of Nigeria (CAN), has stated that God will restore COZA Pastor, Biodun Fatoyinbo even if he is found guilty of the rape allegation against him by Busola Dakolo.
The CAN Chairman backed his claim of the Senior Pastor of Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA) being restored by God with the Biblical account of the condemned thief pardoned by Jesus Christ at the Cross of Calvary.
The Pastor said while preaching to his members at the First Baptist Church in Garki area of Abuja;
“I still pray for that pastor (Fatoyinbo). I am not sure he erred; I have no right to judge because I don’t know whether the accusations against him are true or false. It has yet to be determined but even if it is true, I still pray that God will restore him fully to the work of the ministry.
“Individuals locked up by the EFCC who are seen to be the worst people on the face of the earth… we pray for them. And that church, we needed to go and speak and pray with them because of what they were passing through and that is what we did.
“Now, people may have different opinions but I hold the bible as the pastor, First Baptist Church, Garki, Abuja. I have no regret that I went to that church (COZA). I didn’t go there to endorse evil but I wanted to say that even if you are the worst sinner, Jesus Christ still has a place for you.”
He said critics should always ask, “What will Jesus do?” before making judgments.
“If Jesus were in our generation, he would be criticised for things he did. So, is it what people say that matters? Not in all cases. Yes, some things people say matter but when it has to do with eternity and the kingdom of God, it doesn’t matter what anybody says.
“I pray that all those who have seen this as an entry point to fight the Christian faith in this nation will fail in the name of Jesus. God, I pray for that Pastor, Biodun Fatoyinbo. He told me he gave his life to Christ in the Baptist Student Fellowship of Emmanuel Baptist Church, Ilorin.
“I didn’t go there (COZA) because he was a Baptist. I didn’t know he had anything to do with Baptist. I just went and he saw me as a father. I thank you, God. And I pray that you intervene such that the needed correction should there be any, be made
“And God, you, who denied Peter after he denied you in your mercy, you will restore your servant.
“I pray that the family which felt wounded, should that be true, please heal their minds, restore them as well.”
Rev. Israel Akanji had few weeks ago paid a solidarity visit to COZA with Rev Dr Samson Jonah the CAN Chairman in FCT,
what a matured mind, what a matured pastor. only God known the truth about the allegation. And even if the man is found guilty, I too pray for his restoration
On this issue of COZA Pastor and Timi, to be able to say the truth you need to put yourself in both shoes, not just one person’s shoe. To rape someone is a very bad and wicked thing, and at the same time to accuse someone falsely of raping in such a high position is also a very bad thing. Do Not Judge.
Let me Assume 4 now that Fatoyinbo actually raped Busola . As a Christian, if I was opportune to give advice to Timi, I would have adviced Timi b4 taking this rape of a thing up to tell his wife to put everything into God’s hand and that she should forget it and forgive the COZA Pastor(whether innocent or guilty), and let God fight for her. Pls, this advice is from the perspective of being a Christian, just for the sake of God, Peace and his family. FORGIVENESS HEALS PAIN.
The following chapters of the Bible will help:
Matthew 6:14-15 NIV:
For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.
Ephesians 4:31-32 NIV:
Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
Luke 6:37 NIV:
Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.
Colossians 3:13 NIV:
Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you have a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
John 8:7 NIV:
When they kept on questioning him, he straightened up and said to them, “If any one of you is without sin, let him be the first to throw a stone at her.”
Romans 12:21 NIV:
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.