Why do some of us seem to want to create a sort of cult around him?
Why would we want to make a saint out of Daddy amidst his many flaws?
Is it simply a case of 'b'aa ku l'aa d'ere' or is there something deeper?
Why would we simply not let go- as some would say- keep quiet, stop talking and let the dead be?
Its because some of us have seen that life is Ressurection and death is ascension , that to live is Christ and to die is gain.
Some of us have seen that in following through Daddy's death and memory is life and liberation for the family.
Some of us have seen that nothing changes, that Daddy is still the head of the family, linking the heavenly one with the earthly one .
Some of us have seen Daddy still as the rallying factor, now broadened, even adding up to eternity.
Some of us have noticed God's mercies , His covenant and the positivity of things amidst Daddy's death. O death where be thy sting , o grave thy victory?
Surely there had been many deaths , and if death had known, it wouldn't have taken Christ's death as another out of the numerous crucifixions. Such we see of Daddy.
Is that death? No. Only if they had known they wouldn't have done it.
Some of us simply see our destiny tied to the events of this family and have decided to stay put, come what may.
Some of us have seen the potential of this family and have stayed positive amidst every chaos and tussles, because of the continuity of Daddy.
Some of us have seen in our midst and family the treasure to offer the church and the world.
Providence has called us once again to the memorial of Michael Araoye Akinola, let every one rejoice in the Lord as His mercies unfold unto us through Christ Our Lord. Amen. Saa maa yo!
