Pastor Mrs. Ladidi Ishaya has emphasised the need for believers, particularly healthcare professionals, to draw strength from God’s grace to remain effective in their duties.
She made the call on Sunday while delivering a sermon titled “Strengthened Grace for Effective Healthcare Delivery” at the Fellowship of Christian Nurses, College of Nursing and Midwifery, Gombe State, with anchor scripture from Ephesians 6:10.
Speaking during the service, Ishaya noted that spiritual strength is not defined by outward religious expressions but by an inner reliance on God’s grace.
“It means that there is a possibility for a believer to be weak in the Lord. Whether you are strong or weak depends on what you learn and internalise,” she said.
Quoting Ephesians 6:10, she urged participants to “be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might,” lamenting that many believers remain spiritually weak.
“It is sad that many believers are weak in the Lord, but after this service, you will be strengthened in the name of Jesus,” she declared.
The cleric stressed that grace remains central to the life and success of every believer, attributing all achievements and milestones to God’s unmerited favour.
“Everything in the life of a believer is grace. What is happening in your life today is by the grace of God. Without His grace, many would have been gone and forgotten,” she said.
Referring to the graduating students, she added, “Why are we graduating these ones today? It is by grace. They did not start this journey alone; many things happened along the way, but grace sustained them.”
Ishaya clarified that being “strong in the Lord” goes beyond physical expressions during prayer.
“Strength in the Lord is not about shouting or outward seriousness in prayer. It is deeper than that,” she explained.
Drawing from Proverbs 24:10, she highlighted that failure in times of adversity is not primarily due to external challenges but a lack of inner strength.
“If you fail in the day of adversity, it is not because the problem is too big or there is no help. The Bible says it is because your strength is small,” she said.
She urged the congregation to renew their minds and focus on building spiritual capacity through God’s word.
“I want to rewire your mind this morning—every reason you think is responsible for your failure is not the real reason. The real reason is that your strength is small,” she added.
The sermon concluded with a call on healthcare workers to depend on divine grace for resilience and effectiveness in service delivery.
Speaking on behalf of the graduating students, Sharon Danbauchi assured the management and parents that they would work assiduously to meet expectations.
“Wherever life takes us, let us move with compassion in our hearts, excellence in our hands, and courage,” she said.
The Provost of the college, Pauline Doka, represented by Mela Danji, commended the graduating set for their dedication during their studies.
“As you go out, we hope you will be shining representatives of the college wherever you work. Continue to shine, continue to uphold the banner of this great institution,” she said.
Also speaking, Head of Department, Public Health, Jonathan Lanipi, congratulated the graduates and appealed for support toward the college chapel project.
“We have slated April 11, 2026, to commence digging. Professionals will be on ground, so please make yourselves available. If you have a shovel, come with it. I also urge you to donate generously, as we are currently operating from a borrowed facility,” he added.
