In times like this!

Empty promises from our leaders have made my heart grow faint! Hope deferred maketh the heart sick! 
I am sick! Sick of words that are just mere! Words that are devoid of actions! Speeches that lack an ounce of compassion! Statements that are lyrical but lack sincerity! 

I have begun to wonder if we are asking for too much as Nigerians, or if GEJ just happens to be unlucky to be the head that the crown fits at a time like this. 
A time when nations are rising against nations and sons killing their fathers; a time when communities that once lived peacefully can no longer tolerate each other's differences.
A time when corruption has become the norm and injustice has become cancerous. 
A time when values mean nothing and integrity is seen as just another unattainable human trait.

At times like this, people hold on to whatever gives them a sense of assurance and security; we have evolved defence mechanisms and coping strategies that have gradually eroded our beliefs as a nation.

I believe that these are the end times that the bible warns about in the gospel of Matthew, the 24th chapter. 
If you don't believe me, all you need to do is spend a few minutes flipping through the newspapers or listening to the news on CNN, BBC, or our own Channels TV.

The battle between Israel and Gaza is proof, the hurricanes and landslides are signs; the missing Malaysian plane is evidence, the deadly  Ebola Virus endemic threatening West Africa substantiates my belief. 

At times like this, even the elect can fall if care isn't taken.
Let he that thinks he stands take heed. 

What are you holding on to at these times? 
Definitely not the promises of our president or the words of any man for that matter.


Fellow Nigerians, I would advise that we take a retrospective look at what we have held on to  and make the necessary changes as we deem fit because we need an anchor! 

Be sure that your anchor holds dear Nigerian! 
My anchor is Jesus and he is the surest! 
Who or what is your anchor?