“To know a person to a very high degree,you need to know what pleases them, so you can learn to do it, and what makes them sad, so you can avoid it.

Jesus, the Son of God, is the visible image of the invisible God. If we want to know what pleases God, all we have to do is figure out what pleases Jesus. If we want to know what makes God sad, all we have to do is find out what makes Jesus sad.

The events surrounding Lazarus’s death and resurrection were so full of meaning and provoked extreme emotions from Jesus. Why did He weep on His way to Lazarus’ tomb in Bethany? Could the answer to the question provide humanity clues to a deeper understanding of the divine nature?”. This is the blurb from the new book ‘ Why Jesus Wept’ by Reno Omkri, a former aide of immediate past president Goodluck Jonathan.

Omokri who is a pastor and the author of the book, Shunpiking: No Shortcuts to God, said he is delighted that the book his out.

Reviews of the book from prominent world citizens.

“Reno is one of the most thoughtful, intelligent and well-meaning people I have met. I very much look forward to the arrival of his new book with great anticipation”-Michael Moszinky, CEO and Founder of LONDON, The Drum Awards UK Advertising Agency of the Year 2014.

“In the ten years I have known Reno Omokri he has always reminded me most of the story of Daniel in the bible. Reno’s ability to straddle the worlds of faith and politics without compromising his values has always inspired me and this book will inspire all who read it”-Joe Trippi, Campaign Advisor to Ted Kennedy, Walter Mondale, Gary Hart, Dick Gephardt, Jerry Brown, John Edwards and Howard Dean.

“I met Reno at a divinely arranged meeting at an airport. Our love for God caused us to go into a deep conversation about God and the Kingdom. Then I read from his manuscript which became this book and I was blessed and you would too if you read it”-The Reverend Canon Precious Omuku, Adviser Anglican Communion Affairs to the Archbishop of Canterbury.

“I ordained Reno into the ministry and I am proud of what my spiritual Son has achieved in Politics and Ministry. Joseph and Daniel come to mind. All who read this book will be blessed”-Archbishop John Praise Daniel, founder, Dominion Chapel Ministries.

“Reno Omokri is a servant of God whose writings, like C S Lewis’, delve deep into the heart of Christ followership and offers simple, yet not easy, practical guides to improving your walk with God. I have sat under his pastoral teaching and it opened my eyes to the Scriptures and this book will do the same for you”-John Fashanu, English TV Presenter and former English Premier League and International football star.

“Reno is a creative phenomenon who has, through his writings, shed unique lights on the subjects of Christ Followership and politics, making them easy to understand such that Christians are thoroughly more equipped to extend God’s Kingdom to earth”- Senator Ben Bruce, Politician and CEO of Silverbird Entertainment Group.