Loitoktok
Saturday May 18, 2024
By Kimani Tirus
The Archbishop Anglican Church of Kenya Dr. Jackson ole Sapit has called upon Christians and Kenyans in general to embrace values that would give quality to their lives.
Archbishop Sapit in his sermon Friday at ACK St. James in Loitoktok said purposeful living involves living a life whose values and purpose give honour to God, urging all to shun from values that are not profitable and dishonour God.
He said this should be energized by what one wants to see in his children, his family and in society in general as well as by the word of God.
“This calls for one to engage in self-reflection every day, checking values and daily actions and consistently live with the good godly values,” he added.
The prelate further pointed out life depends on virtues and in order to have these virtues, one must focus on thoughts he entertain, on his actions and the attitudes he has.
“Evil thoughts lead to evil action, good thoughts lead to good action hence good life while negative attitude leads to stagnation and lack of progress,” he added.
The Anglican spiritual leader also urged Christians and Kenyans in general, as a good virtue, to be a blessing to others, avoiding being selfish, citing God has endowed us with blessing so as to bless others.
Drawing reference from the bible 2Kings 4:1-7, he noted Kenyans are facing myriads of challenges and urged them not to lose heart, giving room to defeatism attitude and giving up, however they should keep holding on onto what they are legitimately doing, trusting God to bless the work of their hands.
He encouraged the congregation to work hard and be prepared for opportunities that may come along their way adding that luck is what happens when preparedness meets opportunity.
The Archbishop who Is on a three-day Diocesan visit to Diocese of Kajiado called upon local leaders from Maa community to spearhead the change of attitude in the community towards embracing other means of livelihood other than relying on the traditional pastoralism.
He called upon all Kenyans including leaders to embrace focused leadership; starting with self, where each must be a leader of himself before leading his family or the society.
Kajiado South Constituency MP Sakimba Parashina appreciated Archbishop’s visit terming it as a blessing in Loitoktok.
Parashina encouraged the congregation not to despise their humble beginnings, however emulate the Archbishop who step by step has risen to the highest position in Anglican church and becoming a vocal and recognizable public figure.
He revealed he has set aside Sh10 Million for construction of a bridge at area 51 in Loitoktok.
Others who graced the service included Bishop of Diocese of Kajiado, Right Rev. Gadiel Lenin who is the host to Archbishop, Loitoktok Sub County Deputy County Commissioner, Antony Maina and MCA Kuku ward Edwin Lemomo among others.
Archbishop ole Sapit will be heading to Kajiado north Saturday to launch a new arch deaconary.