Apostle Johnson Suleman, General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries, has encouraged elderly members of society to reject the notion that old age signals the end of achievement. In a fiery sermon, the cleric declared that life remains full of possibilities, regardless of age, and charged older people to pursue new heights that would redefine their family legacy.
“I’m talking to you,” Suleman said, addressing older members of his congregation. “I see some of our parents here who are in their 70s, who are in their 60s, who are in their early 80s, and they think that that is the end of life. Let me just rest. I’m already old. Nothing can change.”
Rejecting such resignation, Suleman offered a bold counter-message. “I’m sorry to disappoint you,” he continued. “Refuse to see the grave until you break family record. Refuse to be buried until you shatter family record. Am I talking to somebody here?”
The congregation erupted with applause as the preacher stressed that age should not limit ambition, faith, or productivity. He explained that longevity should be seen as an opportunity to accomplish what others in one’s bloodline could not, rather than an excuse to retire into complacency.
According to Suleman, many people mistakenly believe that advancing years automatically shut the door on new opportunities. “The danger of that mindset,” he warned, “is that it makes people accept defeat where God is still offering victory. Your age is not a prison; it is a platform.”
The clergyman, known for mixing biblical insight with motivational fervor, reminded worshippers that several biblical figures achieved greatness in their later years. “Abraham had Isaac at 100. Moses began his ministry at 80. Caleb at 85 said, ‘Give me this mountain,’” he told the audience. “So who told you your best days are behind you?”
Suleman’s message resonated deeply with his audience, particularly the elderly who felt encouraged to view their lives as still meaningful and impactful. He insisted that as long as one has breath, there remains the possibility of breaking barriers, setting new records, and leaving an enduring legacy.
Observers say his sermon reflects a growing emphasis among Nigerian clergy on challenging generational limitations and promoting resilience across all ages. By urging older people not to give up on their dreams, Suleman reinforced his reputation as a preacher who believes strongly in possibility thinking.
“Your latter years should be greater than your former,” he concluded. “Don’t see yourself as finished. See yourself as chosen to break the records your family has never broken.
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