NIGERIA: FROM CORRUPTION TO RIGHTEOUSNESS

Your righteousness shall break forth like a shining light because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.

Good -Life Devotional: NIGERIA: FROM CORRUPTION TO RIGHTEOUSNESS

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

: “For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD as the waters cover the sea.” – Habakkuk 2:14 (AMP)

Pastor Sydney Granville Elton. ( April 16 , 1907- January 14, 1987 )  , a British missionary  to Nigeria who spent 50 years doing ministry in Ilesha western Nigeria , gave a prophecy  that resonates strongly today:

“Nigeria and Nigerians will be known all over the world for corruption. Your name – Nigeria – will stink for corruption, but after a while, a new phase will come. A phase of righteousness. People from the nations of the earth will hold a Nigerian and say, ‘We want to follow you to your nation to learn righteousness.’”

   Today, we see the first part of this prophecy fulfilled. Nigeria struggles with systemic corruption, and sadly, the church is not exempt. The merchandising of the gospel—turning ministry into a business—has created greed, false prophecies, and moral compromise. Many preachers now echo the words of Micah 3:11: “Her leaders judge for a bribe, her priests teach for a price, and her prophets tell fortunes for money.”

  Yet, the prophecy did not end in darkness. God promised a season of righteousness. This aligns with Isaiah 60:1-3: “Arise, shine, for your light has come… Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn.” A great revival is coming, and Nigeria will play a key role in global evangelism. God is raising aposttles of righteousness in Nigeria. 

But this future depends on obedient believers. The call is clear:

REPENTANCE: Judgment begins in the house of God (1 Peter 4:17).

HOLINESS: Without holiness, no one will see the Lord (Hebrews 12:14).

DISCIPLESHIP: Raising a generation that loves Christ more than money.

PRAYER: Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and power to overcome temptation.

Lord, purge Your church in Nigeria. Raise men and women who will stand for truth and righteousness. Let revival begin in me, and let Your light shine from Nigeria to the nations.

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