Bolgatanga: Reverend Eastwood Anaba, the ‘Diakonos’ of Desert Pastures, a branch of the Fountain Gate Chapel (FGC) in Bolgatanga, has highlighted a pressing concern within the Christian community, emphasizing the disregard for the value of human beings as a significant issue. He stated that the core challenge for Christians is not merely to know God, but to appreciate the role that fellow human beings play in the realization of answered prayers.
According to Ghana News Agency, Reverend Anaba articulated this perspective during a sermon titled ‘The Helper,’ which he delivered on the opening night of the ‘Love Revolution’ conference in Bolgatanga. This week-long annual event, organized by the FGC, aims to inspire a spiritual awakening by turning sinners from darkness to light, teaching adherence to the commandments of Christ, and spreading God’s love globally. The conference also focuses on training believers for ministry work and promoting godly living.
Reverend Anaba, who also serves as the President of the Eastwood Anaba Ministries (EAM), cautioned against reducing his message to a theoretical discourse. He urged his congregation to recognize that unanswered prayers often stem from failing to identify the people through whom God has chosen to deliver His aid. He stressed that the Holy Ghost resides within people and serves as a helper during times of trouble.
He further advocated for mutual support among Christians, stating, “When one of us is in trouble, all of us must be there.” He challenged common expressions of spiritual support, questioning how divine assistance can manifest without human intervention. Reverend Anaba asserted that the grace, faith, and power needed to overcome difficulties are often found within others.
The conference, which seeks to ignite a revival of God’s love within the Christian community, features several prominent speakers. Alongside Reverend Anaba, Reverend Mrs. Rosemond Anaba, Vice President of the EAM, and Reverend Sam Korankye Ankrah, Apostle General of the Royalhouse Chapel International, will be addressing participants, with various ministers of the Gospel also scheduled to speak.
