By Bayo Aka
Christian altars have been described as the throne of God where individuals, churches or nations can meet with their Creator as only submission to Him brings success
The Bishop of Yewa Diocese, Ogun State, Rt Rev’d Michael Oluwarohunbi, made this known during the Opening Service of the third session of the ninth synod of Anglican Diocese of Kabba, Kogi State with the theme “Place and Power of the Altar as a means of Christian discipleship.”
Using Prophet Obadiah in the text as his case study, the cleric said discipleship and faith in Christendom should be deep so as to be able to face challenging situations in Christian way.
He noted that the altar of God has great power to make human lives better.
Oluwarohunbi also pointed out that there was a great need to ensure that family altars play its roles at the formative years of the young ones, adding that without which children become wayward.
According to him children who engage in armed robbery, kidnapping, cybercrime, prostitution and other vices were not exposed to family altars and training.
Speaking further, he said the family altar is also a place of prophesy where parents pray and shape the lives of their children to becoming better citizens of a nation.
He urged the congregation to change and place altar in the realm it should be placed
