The Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Kenya, Dr. Jackson ole Sapit, has called upon Christians and Kenyans in general to embrace values that would add 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 values that are not profitable and dishonour God.
He said this should be energised by what one wants to see in his children, his family, and 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 living with good godly values,” he added.
The prelate further pointed out that life depends on virtues, and in order to have these virtues, one must focus on the thoughts he entertains, on his actions, and on 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 that God has endowed us with blessings so as to bless others.
Drawing reference from the Bible (2 Kings 4:1–7), he noted Kenyans are facing myriad 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 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 the Maa community to spearhead the change of attitude in the community towards embracing other means of livelihood other than relying on traditional pastoralism.
He called upon all Kenyans, including leaders, to embrace focused leadership, starting with themselves, where each must be a leader of himself before leading his family or society.
Kajiado South Constituency MP Sakimba Parashina appreciated the Archbishop’s visit, terming it as a blessing in Loitoktok.
Parashina encouraged the congregation not to despise their humble beginnings but to emulate the Archbishop, who, step by step, has risen to the highest position in the Anglican Church and is now a vocal and recognisable public figure.
He revealed he has set aside Sh10 million for the construction of a bridge at Area 51 in Loitoktok.
Others who graced the service included the Bishop of the Diocese of Kajiado, Right Rev. Gadiel Lenin, who is the host to the 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 on Saturday to launch a new archdeaconary.
By Kimani Tirus
