Bible verses Ruto, Gachagua Turned to at National Prayer Breakfast
President William Ruto and his deputy Rigathi Gachagua on Thursday attended the National Prayer Breakfast at Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi.
The event, which is the 21st edition, was themed ‘Hope’.
During their addresses, the two leaders based their remarks on Bible verses.
President Ruto spoke about Proverbs 29:18.
It reads: (Where there is no vision, the people perish: But he that keepeth the law, happy he is – KJV).
The President said it reminds all that where there is no vision people perish.
He went on to say that the vision that keeps a country together is the fruit of hope.
Ruto also talked about the books of Hebrew Chapter 11 and Isaiah.
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“We are told in Hebrews 11 that faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of things we do not see. Similarly, the words of Isaiah that those who hope in the Lord he will renew their strength, that they will run and not grow weary, walk and not faint. This rings so true when we reflect on our journey.”
While making his remarks, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua quoted the book of Jeremiah 29:11-14.
It reads: (“11. For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. 12. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me and I will listen to you. 13. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. 14. I will be found by you,” declares the LORD, “and will bring you back from captivity. I will gather you from all the nations and places where I have banished you,” declares the LORD, “and will bring you back to the place from which I carried you into exile.”) – NIV
Gachagua talked about how far the country has come economically, noting that it would not have been possible, were it not for prayers and trust in God.
Bible verses Ruto, Gachagua Turned to at National Prayer Breakfast