The Anglican Bishop of the Diocese of Lagos West, Rt. Rev. James Olusola Odedeji, has urged Christians to strengthen their faith daily in Jesus Christ, assuring that Nigeria would experience God’s exceptional touch in 2025.
 
In his New Year message titled: ‘The implication of Jesus’ name’s’, the cleric noted that the believer has a great advantage in the name of Jesus. According to him, the name of Jesus has a lot of implications for Christians. Odedeji observed however that many Christians have not been using the name the way they should. 
 
His word: “There is authority in the name of Jesus. His name symbolises the ultimate authority over creation, over death. When we use the name of Jesus in prayers, we do it with the recognition of calling on one who has authority over everything.
 
“The name of Jesus is a strong tower, the righteous run into it, and they are saved. It is at the mention of the name of Jesus that every knee will bow.”
The Anglican Bishop also submitted that the name of Jesus gives assurance for salvation, stating; “The name of Jesus has transformative power. When we call the name of Jesus, we must call it with boldness.”

We may be alone. But we are not lonely because He is always with us.” He said the identity of the believer is also transformed through the name of Jesus. 
Odedeji also emphasised the need for the unity of the church, pointing out that the name of Jesus is the basis for that unity, noting: “It is the name of the Jesus that has brought us together as one. It does not matter where you come from. But that name is a unifying factor for us as believers. It does not matter how angry you are, you must be reminded that the name of Jesus connotes unity, and we must ensure that things work together.
 
While congratulating Nigerians on a New Year, he stressed the need for Christians to know who they are in Christ.