BISHOP AKPAMI CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY

Hurray, it’s my Daddy’s birthday and what more can I say to a loving father, friend and guide than to present a collection of
poems to him

GOD’S INSTRUMENT

I see the hand that holds God’s word
And fold in prayer to seek His will.
I see the feet that walk the path
And offers of praise as from lofty hill.
I see the hand that serves Him well,
The ears that seek to hear His call,
The mouth that speaks truth and wisdom,
The busy feet that carries the message to all.
I see the heart that was pricked and entered
When God’s man answered the gospel call
And yielded His life as a humble servant,
A man who is willing, as was Apostle Paul.
I see all of this as he stands in the pulpit,
An instrument through which God speaks
The words of wisdom, of love and peace,
To lead and guide all those whom God seeks.

THE GIFT

This poem is based on Ephesians 4:8-13 which reads,
“When Jesus ascended to the heights, he led a parade of captives and gave giftd to His people…He is the one who gave this gift to Christian Teaching Centre, Abuja: Bishop Mike Akpami.
His responsibity is to equip God’s people to do His work and build Christian Teaching Centre, the body of Christ…”
When Jesus celebrated his victory over sin and death,
He chose to send gifts to those he set free.
He could have of course, chosen to give us anything: Knowledge, Spiritual growth, protection from Evil One, or even comfort during trials.
In the end, though, when Jesus celebrated His victory over sin and death,
He chose to give us you; Bishop Mike Akpami.

THE GOOD SHEPHERD

There once was a flock
That was lost and afraid
It wandered around
Without direction for days
But the Lord looked down
With compassion from above
And sent a good shepherd
To lead them with love
The shepherd was kind
Loving and wise
And He cherished his whole flock
No matter the color or the size
Though the shepherd was quiet
Humble and meek
Every ear listened
Whenever he would speak
He showed them the way
To walk in the light
And he prayed every day
For God to give them true sight
He taught them about
The blood of the Lamb
And about the creator
The great I AM
They flourished and they grew
Through the knowledge they gained
About the Saviour from above
Who lived without blemish or stain
The flock was so thankful
To the Lord up above
For sending a wise leader
Who was so full of love
He led them with
A strong and gentle good hand
And took the whole flock
Safely into God’s Promised Land
Guess who that good Shepherd is;
Bishop Mike Akpami.

OUR SHEPHERD

(Adapted from Psalm 23)
The Lord gave us a shepherd,
We’re no longer in want.
He helps us find God’s green pastures,
He leads us along still waters,
And he is used by God to restore our souls.
He guides us by straight pathways,
Bringing honor to God’s name.
When we walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
We are not afraid because he walks with us.
His teaching and correction comfort and strengthen us.
He helps us stand strong in the face of evil.
He is the oil of healing and health in our souls.
Through him God has overflowed our lives with blessing.
Goodness and mercy are sure to follow us all our days,
And we are secure in eternal life
Because the Lord gave us a shepherd.