Ven. Stanley Gitari’s Retirement Service: Bishop Kibucwa Encourages a Journey of Growth
The retirement service of Ven. Stanley Gitari at Karimaini Parish, specifically at Kiamagunyi Church, was a profound occasion presided over by Bishop Dr. Joseph Kibucwa. The readings from Psalm 130 and Matthew 18:21-35 formed the cornerstone of Bishop Kibucwa’s message, titled “GROW.”
Exploration of Psalm 130: The Three Steps into God’s Heart:
- Step One: Trouble The Psalmist depicted a state of great trouble but expressed confidence and hope in God’s forgiveness. Much like the Prodigal Son who returned home and was welcomed by his father, God consistently forgives without holding our shortcomings against us. Jesus, in Matthew, reinforces the imperative of limitless forgiveness.
- Step Two: Trust (vs 5-6) Trusting and waiting upon the Lord brings strength and eventual victory during times of trouble. This waiting may be challenging and arduous, but it aligns with God’s timing, ensuring ultimate triumph.
- Step Three: Triumph (vs 7-8) In the Lord, there exists unfailing love, complete redemption, unmerited grace, and deliverance from various adversities. God offers victory over lack, conflicts, traps, and spiritual obstacles. The message underscored the assurance that with God’s favor, victory is assured.
Bishop’s Encouragement to Ven. Stanley Gitari
Bishop Kibucwa extended words of encouragement to Ven. Stanley, emphasizing the importance of remaining steadfast in God. The message conveyed a sense of assurance that in Christ, there exists freedom and ultimate victory.
The retirement service of Ven. Stanley Gitari was a significant spiritual event marked by Bishop Kibucwa’s message on the journey encapsulated in Psalm 130. It highlighted the steps of trouble, trust, and ultimate triumph in God, leaving a resonating message of hope, forgiveness, trust, and the promise of victory for the faithful.
