As humans, we want to see God's protection as a magic force field that keeps us from all harm. Yes, God has to stop evil or destruction but we must remember that we live in a depraved society; hence the need by some Christians to personally find ways to protect themselves physically.
The Holy Book, according to Psalm 140:4 says “Keep me safe, LORD, from the hands of the wicked; protect me from the violent, who devise ways to trip my feet.”
This particular scripture, among several other verses in the Bible that speak of God’s protection, according to Rev Isaac Owusu Bempah, though “spiritually” powerful and effective, doesn’t ‘really’ work in our everyday activities.
Pastors With Bodyguards
It might sound outlandish but it is even a common sight now to see some renowned men of God around the globe surrounded by several able-bodied men acting as their bodyguards for protection, instead of depending on God's deliverance or protection.
But what of a man of God carrying a weapon for defense?
Well the founder and leader of Glorious Word Power Ministry International shared his thoughts on the subject matter and made some rather interesting revelations.
Speaking on NEAT FM’s morning show ‘Ghana Montie, Monday, the renowned man of God argued that “God will indeed protect you spiritually, but physically you must be vigilant.”
My Guns Are Registered
He bragged of owning numerous firearms – but was quick to say “they are all registered that is why I am bold enough to say it.”
The outspoken man of God further revealed to the host, Mac Jerry Osei Agyeman that he always packs heat.
“I carry guns on me everywhere I go. I have them even in my cars,” he disclosed.
Shoot To Kill
He therefore issued a terse caution to anyone who might attempt to harm him - “I am fully prepared for anyone.”
“Anyone hired to attack me should be very careful, I can shot to kill,” he said matter of factly.
Bempah Escapes Hollywood-style Shoot-out
Over the weekend, Rev Bempah escaped what could possibly pass for a Hollywood-style shoot-out assassination attempt on his life in Kumasi, when he visited his alma mater, the TI Ahmadiyya Secondary School for its 70th anniversary.
Peacefmonline.com is reliably informed that armed men waylaid his entourage and opened fire just as the man of God's car was entering a hotel in Kumasi in the early hours on the morning of Saturday, 29th February, 2020.
According to the man of God, who described the shoot-out on his facebook social media handle, as soon the armed men shot at his car, his retinue returned fire and for close to 10minutes, his aides and the would-be assassins exchanged fire until the armed men fled the scene.
Rev Owusu Bempah noted that it was by God's Grace that no one got injured in the ensuing shoot-out. It is however unclear if the man of God reported the incident to the appropriate security agencies.
Source: King Edward Ambrose Washman Addo/Peacefmonline.com/Ghana
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lol..with these characters parading as men of God..I weep for mother Ghana
RENDER UNTO CAESAR WHAT IS CAESAR'S AND UNTO GOD WHAT IS GOD'S,, CARRY THE WEAPONS TO PROTECT YOURSELF.
The assassination was staged with high grade weapons, the police should not look on they should get this man right away.
So why has GHANA Police not followed up on this assassination case? I am curious, our leaders should be wary of how they run this country ooooh. I always say time will tell, selective application of the law
Well said,Uncle Fynn
Is this man a Pastor at all? Perhaps he has done so many things in the dark that he is afraid of his own shadow. Even the Soldiers do not use gun for protection. They prefer Biblical Psalms and Quaranic recitations for protection.
Go tell it to the dogs, we are too intelligent to believe this stage managed 'attack'. Concert ;paa nie'
even America, no one is allowed to carry AK 47, this shows that our laws have gone to the dogs. So how can this man became a so called prophet of the nation? i just don't get it.
His own body guard were practicing shooting, to stage that assassination attempt. No one wants him dead.
The Holy Book, according to Psalm 140:4 says “Keep me safe, LORD, from the hands of the wicked; protect me from the violent, who devise ways to trip my feet. Did he really quote this scripture or someone else did? I am flabbergasted that a man of God can quote this beautiful scripture and yet said it doesn't work in this modern time. What is he talking about. Is God dead? You the audacity to say the scriptures doesn't work in this modern day, then stop using malachi 3 to take the tithes. You see clearly how ediot he is.