Meet Our MZYS National Cordinator

Beloved, as I read through our anchor scripture for this discussion, I noticed that the Bible began the verse with, "BUT". This implies further explanation, emphases and distinction. It means that God is bringing us into an understanding of uniqueness and difference. And thankfully, the first thing we are called is "a chosen generation". This is how New Living Translation puts it:

But you are not like that, for you are a chosen people. You are royal priests, a holy nation, God?s very own possession. As a result, you can show others the goodness of God, for he called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light. - 1 Peter 2:9

Did you notice how God sees you? He said, "YOU ARE NOT LIKE THAT". Beloved, can you see that among other people, God intentionally choose you? Not just that, but went further to make you a Priest with royal attributes and by His exclusive powers, sanctified you, placing a personal reserved-right over you. No wonder He said, "You are not like that".

The critical question will be, why will God emphasize that you are not like that? It is so that you will show the praises of Him who has called you from darkness to light. God's desire is for men to see God through you. Is for the world to see the goodness of God? That the earnest expectation of all creation is for your manifestation as Royalty.

My beloved children, you are not just Youthful. You are also Useful. God expects a lot from you - "please don't be like them" the unfaithful, the immoral, the liars, the evil doers or abominable. Your lifestyle must represent royalty; if it is not found in Christ, it must not be found in you.

Every new day provides us with the rare opportunity to ask ourselves, "Who are we in Christ?" and "Who are we without Christ?". God's desire is that we thrive, glory and reign in Him. Let?s seize the platform of this Conference to learn, pray, grow and celebrate our royalty in Christ. Your actions, deeds and conversation must be one that gets supply from Jesus Christ, who is our reigning KING.

The Motto of the MZYS (1 Peter 2:9), challenges us to embrace our spiritual identity with boldness. Royalty means responsibility. It means shining as kings and priests unto our God, ruling not with pride but with humility, love, and the wisdom of Christ. It means living above sin, above compromise, and above mediocrity, for we are heirs of the eternal kingdom.

My charge to you today is this:

• Guard your spirituality jealously in prayer and the Word.
• Use technology, education, and innovation as tools to spread the gospel.
• Remember always that holiness unto the Lord remains our watchword and eternal pursuit.

As we look forward to the next century of ESOCS, may the zeal of today's youth ensure that the fire on the altar never goes out. May we all live daily as true royalties in Christ, manifesting His kingdom here on earth until He returns in glory.

Finally, let us remain united as one family of Seraphs, knowing that together, and with God on our side, the glory ahead shall surpass the glory of the past.

May the Almighty God bless the Mount Zion Society, bless the ESOCS Church Worldwide, bless the youths, bless Nigeria and the world at large.

Thank you, and may the peace of the Lord abide with us all. Amen.

Yours in Christ,

His Eminence, Elder Michael Eze

National Cordinator of the MZYS