2023 presidency: I stand by what God told me despite bashing – Pastor Adefarasin [VIDEO]

With reference to the parable of “Saul and David” in the Nigerian presidential election, Senior Pastor of House on the Rock, Pastor Paul Adefarasin, declared on Tuesday that he stuck by what God had told him.

Adefarasin used a story about Saul and David in the Bible to discuss the upcoming presidential election in his church during a sermon over the weekend. Saul came before David, according to the parable.

Several Peter Obi fans interpreted Adefarasin’s parable to suggest that he is rooting for Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the APC’s presidential candidate, to win the election.

They tore him apart and called him unprintable names.

But the popular cleric who did not come out openly to endorse any presidential candidate in series of tweets on Tuesday said he stood by what God told him.

“Friends, you have kept me busy with your tweets, posts, and comments. Though many are harsh, I appreciate your feedback and I still want to take a minute to share my stance with you again, in the hope that you may gain a clearer understanding.

As with all of you, I identify as a Nigerian and a patriot, so undoubtedly, I share in your pain. Living in Nigeria, I share the desire for a working country and that is why we all consider this election critical in our collective quest for a New Nigeria,” he said.

According to Adefarasin, “I really believe that it will happen, and I wish that you could see what I see – the hope that the parable of Saul and David brings – the after-victory. I understand that there are varying interpretations of the parable of Saul & David, and that is fine.

“However, remember that the giver of the parable is the One that can give meaning to it. God gave me that parable and even as I released it, I have continued to search for it’s applicable meaning to the present Nigerian circumstances.

“I feel blessed to have your ear, however, I will ask that you listen deeply for understanding, so that you do not miss the message.

“Saul, instead of trusting in God, tried to manipulate things and even discountenanced his mentor, Samuel. David on the other hand stumbled, but never stuttered, he was delayed but not too late.

“So, whether Saul represents our past or our present, only God knows. Whether David represents the future or now, I can’t tell. In any case, the ‘wise’ will wait for the election period to play itself out, before concluding or judging the messenger.”

Adefarasin added: “Finally, kindly remember that I shepherd people of all parties, and if that parable was taken in offense, my intention was not to offend you.

“However, I stand by what I heard God say to me: that Saul came before David. This means that even if this election does not go the way that you want it to go, don’t be disappointed.

“Every election will produce some disappointment for the camps of the candidates who lose. God’s will shall still come to pass in Nigeria. It will happen and His ‘David’ will rise to the role. We will get there. Remember, we are all in this together.

“If you have your PVC, it is a token of your faith in a New Nigeria. Go out and vote as your convictions lead you, and watch God Almighty do what only He can do.”

So this is why OB!diots are dragging Pastor Paul of HoTR church?
What wrong did he do here?
What evil did he say here?
He didn’t ENDORSE your LYING, HYPOCRITICAL candidate?

Well any of his progs will always surpass all your rallies put together.. pic.twitter.com/HMZTCKiLUT

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