He made the submission on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, while delivering a homily at the Archbishop Vining Memorial Cathedral, Ikeja, Lagos.
Odedeji, who spoke on the topic, “The blessing of His Birth,” stated that even philosophers agree that the birth of Jesus Christ is the most important event in the history of mankind.
According to him, the birth of Jesus Christ gives an assurance of the fulfilment of prophecy.
“The birth of Jesus is the fulfilment of prophecy. His birth was prophesied about 700 years before he was born. That God brought this prophecy to pass is an indication that no matter how long it takes, God’s promises for His people will always come to fulfilment,” he said.
Odedeji said the birth of Jesus Christ also brought with it the blessing of salvation and redemption.
He asserted that the name of Jesus Christ is available for humanity to use against any force of darkness, saying: “The name brings salvation. The Bible makes us know that whoever calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. Jesus Christ’s name represents the authority of God.”
The bishop further said that the birth of Jesus Christ brought hope of eternal life to humanity and also gave peace of mind.
Odedeji, however, said that nobody would be able to access the benefits of Jesus’ birth without first surrendering to His Lordship.
