THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD: Rev. Fr. Stevenson Olowolagba Delivers Powerful 2026 New Year Message of Trust and Renewal
As the world steps into 2026 with renewed expectations and fresh hopes, Rev. Fr. Stevenson Olowolagba has delivered a deeply moving New Year message and homily centred on faith, trust, and total dependence on God. His message, anchored on the timeless declaration “The Lord is my Shepherd; there is nothing I shall want,” resonated strongly with worshippers and listeners seeking direction for the year ahead.
According to Akahi News, the priest’s message struck a balance between spiritual depth and practical life application, offering reassurance to individuals navigating uncertainty, transitions, and new beginnings.
A New Year, A New Beginning
In his homily, Rev. Fr. Olowolagba described 2026 as “a new beginning, a new life, a new experience, a new hope, and a new love.” He encouraged believers to see the new year not merely as a change in calendar, but as a divine opportunity to realign with God’s purpose.
He reminded the faithful that every new season carries its own grace, urging them to embrace the year with faith rather than fear. According to him, God’s plan unfolds best when humanity learns to surrender control and walk in trust.
Trusting in the Right Hands
A central theme of the homily was trust. Drawing from everyday experiences, Rev. Fr. Olowolagba offered a powerful analogy that struck a chord with many:
“You relax in a bus without knowing the driver.
You relax in a boat without knowing the captain.
You relax in a plane without knowing the pilot.
If you can trust people you don’t know to take care of your life, why not trust God who created you?”
According to Akahi News, this message underscored a profound spiritual truth: that human trust is often misplaced in the temporal, while divine trust brings lasting peace. He reminded believers that trusting God does not mean doing nothing, but rather doing one’s part while allowing God to perfect the rest.
Placing Challenges Before God
Rev. Fr. Olowolagba further encouraged individuals to place all their burdens, fears, and uncertainties before God. He stressed that God is not overwhelmed by human challenges and that surrendering difficulties to Him is not weakness but wisdom.
“Put all your challenges before Him, and He will take care,” he said, urging people to stop carrying what only God is meant to handle.
A Call to Faith and Fruitfulness in 2026
As the message drew to a close, the priest declared 2026 a year of fruitfulness for those who choose to trust in God completely. He reminded the faithful that when one’s life is placed in the “right hands,” everything aligns according to divine purpose.
“This is the mind of God for you this new year,” he affirmed. “When you trust in the right hands, everything falls into place.”
A Message of Hope for All
Akahi News gathered that the message has already inspired many listeners to approach 2026 with renewed faith, courage, and spiritual confidence. In a world often marked by uncertainty, Rev. Fr. Olowolagba’s words serve as a timely reminder that God remains constant, faithful, and dependable.
As believers across communities step into the new year, his closing prayer echoes strongly:
“May this new beginning be fruitful as you trust your life in the right hands of Almighty God. Happy New Year to you.”
By Joseph Iyaji | Akahi News
Akahi News www.akahinews.org
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