 |
| President CAC Nigeria and Overseas, Pastor Samuel Olusegun Oladele |
Seventy years is not just a measure of time, but a testimony of grace, faithfulness, and divine preservation. As the Psalmist declares, “The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, yet is their strength labour and sorrow; for it is soon cut off, and we fly away” (Psalm 90:10). To attain this milestone in the fear of God and in service to humanity is a rare blessing that deserves celebration and reflection.
Pastor Samuel Olusegun Oladele stands as one of those rare vessels whom God has raised for such a time as this. His life has been a consistent reflection of Christ’s light, shining amidst a world increasingly swallowed up by darkness. In an age where compromise, corruption, and carnality seek to overshadow truth, his ministry boldly echoes the words of our Lord: “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven” (Matthew 5:16).
From his youthful days to his seasoned years, Pastor Oladele has exemplified the steadfastness of Daniel who purposed in his heart not to defile himself (Daniel 1:8). He has also embodied the resilience of Paul, who declared, “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith” (2 Timothy 4:7). His journey is one of unwavering dedication to preaching the unchanging Word of God, nurturing souls, and defending the truth in a generation that often trades holiness for convenience.
At seventy, he is not just a man of age but a man of relevance—still aflame with passion, still vibrant in vision, and still shining as a beacon to those who seek the narrow path. Truly, he mirrors the words of Proverbs 4:18: “But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.”
Counsel to Readers
Beloved, as we celebrate Pastor Samuel
Olusegun Oladele at 70, his life calls us to deep reflection. Light is not
meant to be hidden but to illuminate. If one man can shine this brightly in his
generation, how much more should we, the body of Christ, rise to the challenge
of reflecting Jesus in our daily lives?
The counsel is simple yet profound: “Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and
the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee” (Isaiah 60:1). You may not stand
behind a pulpit, but your life is a pulpit. You may not have a global audience,
but your family, workplace, and community are your congregation. Let the light
of Christ in you shine so brightly that men will be drawn to the Savior.
Final Charge
Pastor Samuel Olusegun Oladele’s 70 years remind us that true legacy is not in riches, titles, or possessions but in a life lived to glorify God and impact others. May his journey inspire you to stand firm in righteousness, remain unwavering in truth, and shine as a light in this dark generation. And when your own years are counted, may it be said of you: “Here was a life that shone for Christ.”