Osinachi Nwachukwu: Nathaniel Bassey Reacts To Colleague’s Death
Popular Nigerian gospel singer, Nathaniel Bassey, has reacted to the death of his colleague, Mrs Osinachi Nwachukwu.
Naija News understands that clergymen, musicians, those in the Christian faith and the general public have been sharing different views lately since the death of Mrs Nwachukwu was announced on the internet.
The respected musician is said to have suffered domestic violence from her husband who is now in police custody.
Joining a host of others in reacting, Bassey took to his Instagram page on Tuesday to say that couples must pray and check again before they enter into marriage relationships.
The talented singer admitted that although marriage is good, it is not by force.
Bassey prayed that God will give those in abusive marriages the grace to take the right decision.
The gospel singer wrote: ”In the past few weeks, I have had to share very hard posts. Posts of very wonderful ministers of the gospel who have passed. Attended two services of songs of young folks. And the harsh realities of life just stare in the face. Death is inevitable, but we don’t pray for it before time.
”However, this one has been very annoying, hearing the circumstances surrounding the death of our sister. One Whose voice thundered and reverberated powerfully in worship.
“I remember how she’d come to me with a smile and humility saying hello when we had to minister at worship events. But #he’s with our Lord now. But I can’t help but say, a little early.
”Let me pray this again my friends, “MAY YOU NOT MARRY YOUR ENEMY” And that you also don’t become an ENEMY to someone else. In Jesus’ name. Marriage is good and Honorable. But also not by force. To those about to marry, SHINE YOUR EYES. Love is not blind. Because God is love. And God is not blind.”
Encouraging women in abusive relationship to save their lives from being cut short, Nathaniel Bassey said: “Don’t ignore red flags. Even when you say, or they said, “God said” but you identify some traits very inconsistent with godly character, PRAY AND CHECK AGAIN.
”And to those in horrible marital situations, both men and women, I pray for you today, May God give you the WISDOM to make the right decisions before it is too late. In Jesus’ name. Amen. To the family, friends and well-wishers I close with
“Can anything ever separate us from Christ’s love? Does it mean he no longer loves us if we have trouble or calamity, or are persecuted, or hungry, or destitute, or in danger, or threatened with death? (As the Scriptures say,
“For your sake, we are killed every day; we are being slaughtered like sheep.”) No, despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us. Romans 8:35-37 NLT.”
This article was originally published on Nigeria News
