Minister of Defence Gen. Christopher Musa (retd) has narrated how he believes divine intervention played a decisive role in his rise to national leadership, saying God elevated him despite overwhelming odds.
Musa shared the testimony during a recent church service at Conquerors Global Assembly in Abuja.
The service was monitored by Church Times and later shared on its website on Sunday, with video clips subsequently circulating on social media.
The minister attended the service with his wife, during which he expressed appreciation to the church’s founder, Bishop David Abioye, and his wife, and offered prayers for the continued expansion of the ministry.
While addressing the congregation, Musa encouraged worshippers to remain hopeful, stating, “because we serve a living God. He will never give up on us.”
Reflecting on events over the past year, he said, “We give God the glory for what has happened this year.
“Even when the enemy thought they were putting us down, they did not know God was going to lift us up.”
“In their small mind they conspired and thought they had won. But as long as you have God as your pillar you will win,” he said.
Describing Bishop Abioye as a close associate, the defence minister said trials are essential for personal growth, noting that difficulties help to build strength.
He added, “If you are never challenged you can never improve in life. As Nigerians, we know we are strong but we are stronger together with God Almighty. Nigerians are winners. We must continue to pray for our leaders and our country.”
Musa also warned against constantly portraying the nation in a negative light, stressing that such narratives hinder development.
According to him, “If you continue to talk down on your country you don’t mean well.”
He further urged Christians to reflect their faith through their actions, emphasising that true influence comes from living out one’s beliefs.
