TRIBUTE TO AMBASSADOR EMMANUEL UCHE, ESQ
Upon hearing of the triumphant finishing and entering into the Bastion of Resting Glory of our awesome brother and mentor, Ambassador Emma Uche, the thought which immediately flooded my heart was the unshakable assurance that "It is well with our souls!" We totally yield with joy to the will and wish of our Father God in Heaven. The fervent and effectual prayers of saints made on his behalf globally would have kept him here way past 120 years in health and wealth, but God said it’s about time, and so we praise Him in Jesus’ name.
Amb. Emma made the most remarkable and indelible impression on my life, fresh off the Biafra war, in my early teens when I was lost in my ways, confused and angry. I'd be in his Sunday school class amazed, watching this promising young man, with depth and deft of scriptures and incredibly gifted with communication skills, teach the Word of God with zeal, conviction, and simplicity. He truly inspired and challenged my identity in Christ, more than anyone else did at that moment of my conflicted life. He was uplifting when many worried about obvious life's grind, having emerged from a senseless war with untold irreparable losses! Amb. Emma Uche was ever so loving, cheerful, inspiring, engaging and calming as an oasis of love.
We mourn his absence among us but encouraged that he bravely fought a good fight and has finished strong. Let's celebrate his life. May we be strong, for our strength shall not fail us in the days of adversity. It is truly well with our souls, in Jesus’ name.
One thing that stood out distinctly during my last two visits with him in Lagos was his penchant to make every opportunity a wholesome, uplifting and heavenly moment. He was always immaculately dressed, glowing and spoke joyfully, encouraging me to press on in my divine purpose for God's kingdom. He was never despondent so, I'd leave encouraged and hopeful. I'm sure many others can attest to similar experiences with him. His life was one of sacrificial giving in spite of whatever he was going through at any given moment.
Mama Chijinkem, be strong in the Lord for we are praying for you and your family. You now have the best memories of all to reflect upon all the days of your life. Don't hold back the joy of the Lord realizing how blessed you are to have been one flesh with the best of all men, for he sure was. We have gained with heaven by his ascent to GloryLand. Thank you as you gave all in caring, nurturing and supporting him over the years of his health challenges till death do you part. He is now liberated from every affliction of the body and now whole in the bosom of our Papa God, the eternal abode of all who fight as triumphantly as he did. May Papa's comfort and love flood your hearts and strengthen you all, in Jesus' name. (2 Cor. 1:3-5)
Adieu, Ambassador, Mentor and Teacher extraordinaire, brother Emma, until we all meet again at the bosom of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Shalom,
Apostle Joshua O. Nathan, Sr.
Senior Pastor
GloryCenter Family Church, USA