Laolu Akande, a veteran journalist & commentator on social and political issues, gave a thought-provoking perspective in his recent #WeeklyPonder tweet, challenging Nigerians to reconsider putting their trust in human beings instead of placing faith in God.
In a tweet posted on Monday, the former Presidential Spokesman focuses on the role of God’s blessing in human growth, emphasising the inclination to prioritise aid from human beings over appreciating God’s blessings in human successes. He emphasises how human fallibility is inevitable and how temporary human help is, contrasting it with God’s unchanging and unique glory.
“Progress in life is due mainly to God’s hand upon human efforts. That is called blessing. Yet, we tend to focus more on help of other men & trusting them,” Akande observes, drawing attention to the prevailing tendency to place undue trust in the reliability of human assistance.
Akande’s reflection serves as a poignant reminder of the transient nature of human relationships and the inherent limitations of relying solely on human aid. He cautions against the misplaced emphasis on human assistance, noting that ultimately, human beings are fallible and subject to error.
“But you’ll always find out sooner than later that men will behave like men & God would get His glory singularly,” Akande asserts, highlighting the inevitable shortcomings of human nature and the enduring sovereignty of God’s providence.
In urging Nigerians to place their trust in God rather than in the fallibility of human assistance, Akande’s message resonates as a timeless call to humility, faith, and reliance on divine guidance. It challenges individuals to reevaluate their priorities and cultivate a deeper sense of spiritual awareness in navigating life’s challenges and uncertainties.
As Nigerians grapple with various trials and tribulations, Akande’s message offers a source of solace and reassurance, reminding them of the steadfastness of God’s grace amidst the vicissitudes of human existence.