Mr Joseph Bentum, the Presiding Elder of the Church of Pentecost, Salem Assembly, Takoradi, has asked Christians to hold unto their faith in God because He has better plans for them in the new year.
“It is a brand-new year, and we may encounter all manner of challenges, but God will be with us and fight for us,” he said.
In his 31st December sermon, titled: “Immanuel, God With Us”, Elder Bentum assured the congregation of God’s presence in their lives throughout the new year.
“If you believe that God is with you, you have no reason to fear anything that may come your way in 2025, because He has given us the assurance that He will always be with us even in times of troubles,” he added.
“The God of Joseph is our fortress. There may be turbulence and trying times, situations that may weigh you down but our God who is with us, will make a way.”
Elder Bentum asked Christians to pray and seek God’s help in difficult situations, and trust in Him to deliver unto them all their heart desires.
“The Bible says by strength no man shall prevail, except only trusting in the Lord. Lean not on your own understanding and strength, and walk in the light of his word as children of the Lord.”
“Be open and obey his direction, and He will take us to our desired end in 2025 because He knows the end from the beginning.”
The watch night service was spiced with songs of thanksgivings, praises and worship to the Lord for a successful 2024 and the opportunity to witness the new year.
