The New Covenant Baptist Church, Ojokoro will hold a four-day marriage and family enrichment revival.
Slated for May 26-29, the revival holds at the church auditorium, 11, Olaniyi Street, and 9/11, Olorunda Street, off Community Road, Jankara, Ijaiye-Ojokoro, Lagos.
It starts by 6pm daily while the Sunday service holds by 10am.
The theme of the event is A shinning marriage/family.
The guest speaker is Rev (Dr) Samuel Oladiran while the host is Rev. Stephen Bolarinwa.
Vision is not a once and for all occurrence; it’s a lifetime adventure. In order to remain on course with divine plan, you must know on what platform to operate, per time.
Isaiah 50:4-5 says: “He wakeneth morning by morning, he wakeneth mine ear to hear as the learned. The Lord GOD hath opened mine ear, and I was not rebellious…” (Isaiah 50:4-5).
•Through Divine Presence: Joy is a major factor in accessing divine presence, where God shows us the path of life. Psalm 16:11 says: Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore. That is why the devil goes about depressing people, so as to deprive them access to divine presence, where the path of life is unveiled.
The path of life unveils in chapters in God’s presence. But joy is a requirement for accessing that presence. That means, the depressed will remain stranded, because they cannot access the path of life. This is why I believe one of the fruits of the Spirit is joy, to guarantee your access and my access to divine presence.
•Through Prayer and Fasting: Fasting is a factor on the platform for visionary encounter. Ezra 8:21-23 says: So we fasted and besought our God for this: and he was intreated of us… They proclaimed a fast at river Ahava and the Lord granted them what they required. So, you can fast your way to the next chapter of your life. Why? Then shall thy light break forth as the morning… (Isaiah 58:8). That is the opening up of the next chapter of your life. And the LORD Shall guide thee continually… (Isaiah 58:11). When you carry genuine questions to the Lord, not to tempt Him, but to desire an answer, He said, “I will show you great and mighty things…” (Jeremiah 33:3).
•Through Divine Visitation: God is still visiting people today on the earth. Through divine visitation, we can locate the next chapter of God’s plan for our lives. He said: I’m the Lord I change not (Malachi 3:6). What Moses had was a divine visitation in the burning bush. God visited an 80-year-old man, gave Him the job of a 30-year-old and gave him the strength to go up with it (Exodus 33:13).
God’s presence is part of His backing, and you go from strength to strength with His presence. His presence enveloped Moses and he was going from strength to strength. If you call for Him, He will manifest Himself. When He shows up, all guesswork comes to an end. Our entire mandate came through the platform of divine visitation.
•Through Watchfulness: Only the spiritually watchful can remain in the centre of God’s plan. God does not unveil His plans according to our timetable, but according to His timetable. I will stand upon my watch, and set me upon the tower, and will watch to see what he will say unto me…(Habakkuk 2:1-3). Only the watchful can remain in the centre of God’s plan. You have to stay in tune with heaven otherwise, you miss the news. So, you can’t walk in visions without being watchful. Only the watchful can walk effectively in visions and revelations.
•The Word Factor: Word encounter is God appearing to you, and turning His Word to His voice. When God speaks, doubts die. God and His Word are one. And the LORD appeared again in Shiloh: for the LORD revealed himself to Samuel in Shiloh by the word of the LORD (1 Samuel 3:21). Also, John 1:1 says: In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
•The platform of Prophetic Encounters: Prophetic encounters open up destinies. They open up new chapters in a man’s life. I have also spoken by the prophets, and I have multiplied visions, and used similitudes, by the ministry of the prophets (Hosea 12:10). This is one raw privilege you have, to be pastored by a prophet that gives you unlimited opportunity for prophetic encounters, both through real life, books, videos and whatever way, and you just find God opening a new chapter to your life. That seemingly closed chapter of your life can be re-opened, if you will hook on to prophetic encounters.
•The Gratitude Factor: Every time you give God thanks for the present, you have committed Him to the future. That’s why some people are starving for testimonies, stuck in one place, because they arrogated God’s workings to themselves. So, they blocked their access to the next chapter. It is important that we maintain a heart of gratitude, to qualify for the next chapters of God’s agenda for our lives. We need to maintain a heart of gratitude, not assumptions.
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The new Chairperson of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) (Women Wing), Pastor (Mrs.) Theodora Abiola Omobude, has called on female ministers in the country to intensify prayers for security and progress of the country.
Mrs. Omobude made the call during her inauguration as the chairperson of the fellowship over the weekend at the headquarters of New Covenant Gospel Church in Benin City, Edo State.
According to her “our nation, Nigeria is presently passing through some difficulties especially in the area of security. The Christian women should not just sit and watch such ugly situation but rise up and offer prayers to God for His divine intervention.
“This is the time we should rise up to the challenge posed to the security and progress of our dear country and I believe that God will hear and answer us because the prayer of the saints availeth much” she added.
The new PFN Chairperson who is the wife of National President of Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Dr. Felix Omobude paid glowing tribute to her predecessor and founding national chairperson, Pastor (Mrs.) Helen Oritsejafor for her sterling leadership qualities in the handling of activities of the fellowship.
While asking for prayers and support from all and sundry, Mrs. Omobude said with God on her side, she shall take PFN (women wing) to greater heights.
Also speaking at the inauguration ceremony, Pastor Helen Oritsejafor who is the wife of National President of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor stated that the women wing of the PFN which she founded was meant to take care of the peculiar needs of the Christian women in the country.
Mrs. Oritsejafor who expressed confidence on Mrs. Omobude’s ability to move the fellowship to greater heights, called on all Christians particularly the women to give their unalloyed support to the new leader to enable her succeed in office.
In his remarks, the National President of Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) Dr. Felix Omobude congratulated the new PFN women leader and urged her to be full of prayers to be able to meet the needs of the female Christians in the country.
While calling for cooperation among the female ministers in the country, Dr. Omobude assured of PFN readiness to support the women wing
The Presiding Pastor of Kingdom Light Ministries (KLM) Lagos, Pastor Samson Makinwa, spoke with Joseph Eshanokpe on the church’s 10th anniversary. Excerpts:
How far has it been 10 years after?
Having spent a decade in peace, we give glory to God. I must tell you the beginning was rough and tough. Though we started fairly in a big way, there were some problems. When we started, people were just rushing to us but they later left the way they came.
By the grace of God today, despite our teething problems, we have two services on Sundays. We have branches in Nigeria and abroad. We are about to open a branch in Liberia. We have been able to build a strong workforce and a strong church.
Do you mean there are churches that are not strong?
A lot of churches are not strong. They do not teach righteousness; young ladies are getting pregnant; many adults are committing adultery, etc. But here it is not so. The church is strong morally and spiritually. You know, the church is not made up of the building; it is the people that make up a church.
If that is so, why then the focus on structures these days among churches?
You are right, the focus is on buildings. Those who do that are not righteous. They are not doing the right things based on righteous principles. A lot of pastors are leading people to hell. Christ did not tell us to go and build alone but to raise righteous people. But let me tell you, we built before we started our church. In our church we may not have too many people but we are sure we are going to heaven.
What is your reaction to the over emphasis on prosperity by preachers?
Jesus Christ taught about comfort. He was successful. But today, we give too much time to money-preaching. I do teach people how to be successful. But I base my teaching on the Holy Bible. Some pastors have turned their sermons into capitalism – how to acquire money. They are not telling them that they should acquire money through the Holy Spirit – the way of the Lord.
How would you assess the impact of Christianity in the nation?
Christianity is strong. It is pronounced in Nigeria, especially Pentecostalism. Though there are some vices, it is waxing stronger here compared to any part of the world. I think we are doing well despite the problems – the fake pastors in our midst.
Did you say fake pastors?
Only Christ can deal with them. I don’t know if the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) can deal with them. It can talk to them. Even the Holy Bible says there will be false prophets. It didn’t say how they would be treated. But we should be able to know them through the discerning of the Holy Spirit. Some pastors will run away from some churches because they can’t cope with doctrines or their spirit will not allow them.
How about the PFN? You mean it can’t deal with them?
It can’t do much. It is just an association which churches join willingly. There is no position for our leaders in the government. They can be silenced by the government. They only give advice.
How can churches respond to the Boko Haram insurgency?
We can’t fight them. But we fight in other ways- through prayers. We can’t fight with guns. That is not our way of doing things.
We are winning in Nigeria. It would have been in flames if not for our prayers. For instance, the Boko Haram people wanted to raze the United Nations building and the Police headquarters. With prayers, we have conquered. And Christians and Moslems are living in peace. Can you believe it that our neighbours here are Moslems? Our church shares a boundary with their mosque. Yet, we live in peace.
How did you receive your call?
I was called in 1975. I didn’t understand it. In 1977, I received the call again. Then in 1999, God called again. Then, I was shuttling between India and China for business. In 2002, when God called again and talked to me, I told Him that my business was doing well; that the church I was attending was doing well, so why should I leave? I asked for more time. God asked me other questions.
In 2002, in obedience to his command, I started building. I spent millions of naira on the building that I can’t recoup. I can say that I have built a good church. We started the first service with 200 members on February 8, 2003.
So, how has it been 10 years after?
Within the decade, I have been able to lay the foundation of the church. We are still laying it. It is on this foundation that the church will be built in future. Because where we are going is very far. You need prayers to build a church- the members and the workers. That is where the problem is. We are still working. In another decade if we are alive, we would have gone far.
What are your plans in another decade?
The KLM will be 20 years old then. The world would have known about us. We would have some institutions. I can’t say we aren’t looking for this or that again. If we get them, fine. I am not looking for what will not take me to heaven.
The following morning, Tosin was taken to her office by her husband, Ladi.
At half past ten, Baba l’egba came into her office, looking worried.
“Baba l’egba, what about my car? Is it ready?” She asked.
“Madam, I don’t know how it happened but I can’t find the key of the car. I’ve -”
Her face changed as she cut the man off. “You can’t find what?”
“I’m sorry. I’ve been looking for it since I got to the workshop this morning. It must have dropped -”
“Are you talking about just the car key or the bunch of keys?”
“Yes, the bunch of keys.”
“The bunch?” She asked disbelievingly.
“I think it must have dropped inside the bus that brought me to the workshop this morning.”
“Is there any way you can locate the bus?”
“I don’t think so. I’m sorry.”
Oh God! She muttered under her breath. “What do you want me to do now?”
As she asked the question, she reached out and picked the phone, dialing Joe’s number.
When he picked it, she said, “Joe, can you believe that Baba l’egba has lost the car keys – what did you say? – yes – okay.”
She replaced the receiver and told the mechanic to sit down. “Joe is coming over. What can we do?”
“I wonder if you have the duplicate of the car key at home?” He asked carefully.
“I don’t.”
“I will have to get another one cut.”
“Cut another key? I don’t like the sound of this at all.” Tosin said.
The door opened and Joe came in.
“Baba l’egba, good morning. How did you lose the bunch of keys?” Joe asked, sitting on the chair beside the mechanic.
The man explained what happened to him, and Joe asked him more questions.
Finally, Joe turned to Tosin. “Well, he’ll have to get another key fabricated, and the earlier he leaves to do that the better.”
“How long will it take you to do that, and when should I expect my car?”
“You should get it today Madam and I’m very sorry for what happened.”
“It’s okay.”
**********
About noon the following day, the telephone on her table shrilled. She picked it. “Tosin here. How may I help you?”
“May I have the pleasure of your company this afternoon?”
She suspected it might be Joe but to confirm she asked, “Who is this?”
“Joe. I thought you would recognise my voice by now. I would know yours even in my sleep. And you have such an attractive voice, I must say. Very cool. How are you?”
“Oh I’m fine.” She drawled.
“I was wondering if I could take you to eat Ikokore this afternoon. I promised you and you accepted.”
“No, I didn’t.”
“Okay, you didn’t but…”
“I don’t know. I was thinking …”
“Ple-e-e-ase.”
She shouldn’t be unfriendly when he was only trying to be nice, she thought. “Okay.” She accepted. “What time?”
“I’ll be in your office around half past twelve.”
“Alright, I’ll expect you.”
Joe came in precisely at the time and they left together in his car.
They soon reached the restaurant and Joe had to wait for a car to pull out before he could park. The place was bustling with activity as people went in and out. Some of the waiters greeted Joe by name and he waved at them in greeting as he and Tosin entered. They were led to a table close to a huge window.
The manager came over and greeted Joe familiarly. Then he turned to Tosin and greeted her.
“She’s here to eat Ikokore. I told her you cook it best.” Joe stated.
The dark short man laughed. “You’re right.” He summoned one of the waiters to come over. “Attend to them, please.”
The man in a white shirt over a pair of red trousers took their orders and left.
“So, how are you Tosin?” Joe asked.
He had keen eyes which many ladies would find irresistible, and Tosin found those eyes were now looking at her, intently.
“I’m fine, thank you.”
The waiter came back with their drinks and they began sipping.
“When did you join the bank?” Joe continued to question her.
The waiter soon returned and served the meal which Tosin found delicious, and she felt happy she accepted Joe’s invitation.
As they ate, they talked quietly of things and places, with Joe smiling, and giving her glances which she liked. His eyes carried a message of admiration which she got and to her dismay, liked. God, what’s happening to me? I like another man’s attention! Tosin’s heart screamed.
They eventually finished eating and Joe checked his watch. “I think we should go. It’s been fun being with you. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed your company. I’ll want us to repeat it one of these days. What do you say?”
“Well, maybe when I’m not very busy.”
Joe paid the bill and they left the restaurant, walking up to the parked car. He opened the passenger door and Tosin entered.
To be continued.
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Welcome to your regular column. Last week, I showed you how glorious our destiny is, how to access divine vision and two Biblical proofs of vision.
This week, I will be teaching on what makes divine plan glorious and four things that empower the fulfilment of vision.
What makes divine plan glorious: Let me show you some of the things that make divine plan glorious.
•Every divine plan is entitled to divine performance: The Word of God says: Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it (1 Thessalonians 5:24). Every divine plan enjoys divine performance. So, divine performance is always a marvel (Psalm 118:23).
Every time you are on key with divine plan, you enjoy divine performance. Some people may think that you are performing; no, you are simply obeying.
•Divine plan is entitled to divine presence: Jesus said: And he that sent me is with me: the Father hath not left me alone; for I do always those things that please him (John 8:29). Every divine assignment or plan enjoys divine presence and divine presence will always make a supernatural difference (Psalm 114:1-7).
•Divine plan is delivered on a spiritual platform: Just as you have your divine assignment or what I call your natural destiny, you also have a spiritual destiny. This is very important, because the outcome of your natural destiny is a function of your alignment with your spiritual destiny.
Jeremiah 3:15 says: And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding. That means, under your God-ordained pastor, you are ordained to flourish and increase in the land. When you locate your God-ordained pastor, you locate your God-ordained spiritual platform. Then your assignment on earth will begin to flourish.
So, it’s not enough to connect with your social destiny, you need to connect very importantly with your spiritual destiny. A disconnection from your spiritual destiny will lead to frustration in the pursuit of your social destiny. Your social destiny has to do with your assignment on earth, while spiritual destiny provides a covering that makes it work. Your ear will hear a word through your God-ordained teachers saying, “This is the way, walk ye in it” (Isaiah 30:20-21).
For you to take delivery of the fulfilment of your vision, as unveiled by God, four things come to play. I will show you the four things that empower the fulfilment of vision:
•Believe it: Every vision delivers on faith. You cannot accomplish divine plan in the energy of the flesh (Habakkuk 2:1-4). It is only the hand of God that can deliver the plan of God, and the hand of God is only revealed by faith.
God’s Word says: Who hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the Lord revealed?…(Isaiah 53:1-2). So, believe it, if you must see it fulfilled.
Your faith must be built to provoke the delivery of divine vision. You are only empowered to become what you believe. But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God… (John 1:12).
•Run with it: You don’t sleep with vision, you run with it. Habakkuk 2:2-3 says: And the LORD answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it… Though it looks like it’s being delayed in some instances, you wait, for it shall surely come to pass as you keep running with it. So, you need the grace to keep running. It’s not run and then watch; it’s watch and run, until it delivers.
You have to run, or it runs off you. Vision places a running demand on your life; if you don’t run with it, you lose it. You have to keep running to keep winning (1 Corin-thians 9:24-26).
•Be prompt in your response to the vision: God says it, then you dive into it. Your promptness of timeliness is of great importance. It is not just responding. For instance, Paul said: Immediately, I arose and conferred not with flesh and blood (Galatians 1:16). The word, ‘immediately’ is vital to accomplishing a vision.
Here this: On May 1st and 2nd, 1981 when God delivered the 18-hour mandate of liberation to me, action commenced. On May 8, the first forum, where the vision would be shared with like-minded believers, young people, etc, was established. By May 24, the platform to prove the validity of the vision was established through a weekly Friday fellowship called, Faith Liberation Hour, and a monthly weekend seminars. Prompt response to vision is important.
•Give it all it takes: If you want to make the most of any divine plan, give it all it takes. God’s Word says: Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall (2 Peter 1:10). A vision not programmed is a vision shattered; a programme not pursued is a purpose lost. According to Martin Luther King Junior, “If you cannot fly, run. If you cannot run, walk. If you cannot walk, crawl. If you cannot crawl, by all means keep moving.” So, give the vision all it takes to be fulfilled.
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Nigeria stands to gain so much from Israel in the area of religion, agriculture and tourism.
This was the consensus last week at the launch of Nigeria-Israeli Association in Lagos.
The event attracted professionals and clergymen who emphasised the need for Nigeria to maintain cordial relationships with Israel for mutual benefits.
The guest speaker, Prof Dayo Alao, said Israel has become a shining example in tourism and agricultural revolution, stating that it has succeeded in feeding its citizens and exports food despite little arable lands.
The CEO of Babcock Consulting, Babcock University, Ilishan Remo, Ogun State, said: “the State of Israel without sentiment has shown to the world their capability in the area of mechanised farming development.
“I support the idea of mutual cooperation in these areas because one day the oil well will cease to flow and what would Nigerians fall on?”
The national president of the association, Archbishop Magnus Atilade, disclosed one of the aims of the body is the creation, promotion and sustenance of healthy relationship based on mutual respect between Nigeria and Israel.
He said the body also seeks the exchange of ideas and co-operation in economic, culture, education and scientific fields.
He expressed optimism that with the co-operation of well-meaning Nigerians and, the aims of the association will yield positive fruits for the benefits of Nigerians and Nigeria.
Mrs. Beatrice Ubeku and Rev. (Mrs.) Priscilla Otuya were honoured as patrons of the association.
Craze for material wealth is a major factor responsible for the spate of kidnappings ravaging the South East and South South geopolitical zones of the country.
The new president of Unity Church of Practical Christianity of Nigeria (UCPCN), Senior Reverend Agbai Agwu, stated this during his investiture at Uzuakoli in Bende Local Government of Abia State.
He said: “Kidnapping is thriving in parts of the country because people are materially- minded. The church is not helping matters because present day pastors have chosen to be preaching materialism instead of righteousness and salvation.”
He said there must be mental reorientation to change the tide, saying military action will not suffice.
According to him: “We have to educate our minds and leave evil, otherwise no amount of deployment of soldiers would solve the problem.”
Agwu said the amnesty programme being packaged for Boko Haram would be an effort in futility unless there was repentance on the part of the sect members.
The best way out of the insurgency, he said, is increased enlightenment to educate members of the sect on the need to live harmoniously with others.
He promised to pursue the capacity- building of existing ministers, teachers, leaders of the church as well as praying together for the empowerment of the Holy Spirit to reduce vices in the society.
Former General Overseer of the Foursquare Gospel Church Nigeria, Rev (Dr) Wilson Badejo, has backed the declaration of state of emergency in Adamawa, Yobe and Borno states.
He said the measure will help restore peace in the troubled states and usher in economic prosperity.
He, however, advised that the proposed amnesty deal for members of the Boko Haram sect should be pursued for lasting peace.
Badejo spoke last week ahead of the annual sixth lecture of the Wilson Badejo Foundation (WBF) slated for Tuesday at the Nigeria Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), Victoria Island, Lagos.
He challenged the Federal Government to address mass poverty and unemployment in the land to arrest restiveness and insecurity.
According to him: “Until and unless the symptoms of poverty, namely unemployment, hunger, disease, squalor and high crime rate, are addressed, the country will be in for a tough time fighting insecurity for a very long time to come”.
He said the foundation has been bringing succour to many indigent students in higher institutions through scholarship and offer of grants to upcoming business owners.
Badejo informed plans are also on to renovate a primary school in Abatan village around Ajebo, Ogun State, which serves 12 villages in the neighbourhood.
All these, he hinted, are to ensure that poverty and lack are tackled headlong in the nation.
The lecture with the theme democracy and the less privileged: Engineering a road map for affirmative change, will be delivered by Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr Akinwunmi Adesina.
Last week, I taught on the reality of divine vision, what vision is and why we need vision. This week, I will be teaching on how glorious our destiny is, how to access divine vision and two Biblical proofs of vision.
How glorious is our destiny?
•We have a spiritual root in Abraham by the Blood of Jesus. Our destiny is ordained after the order of Abraham (Galatians 3:13-14). God’s Word says: And if ye be Christ’s, then are ye Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise (Galatians 3:29). So, every child of God is a seed of Abraham. Every seed of Abraham is a fountain of blessing (Genesis 22:17-18). No seed of Abraham is ordained a burden. So, you are a fountain of blessing, because as far as your eye can see shall be given to you. You need to be able to appreciate your root in defining your destiny.
• It’s an enviable destiny, not a pitiable destiny. So, never mistake your present condition for your portion. We can do nothing against the truth, but for the truth. You need to see it first. Spiritual understanding is being able to see what God is saying.
I was a multi-trillionnaire when I had no money. What I saw was what I believed, not what I was. So, you need a global perspective, conception and mentality to walk in it. Every seed of Abraham is destined to be a global citizen and that includes you. Every seed of Abraham is a global phenomenon. That is, you carry a global seed within you.
I want you to be able to see. Vision is not just about knowing where you are going or what you are doing; it’s about being able to see what God is showing you in His Word.
•We are destined to shine. We are destined to shine in a manner that we outshine every other thing that shines. Redemption makes us a people to be sought after. We are the salt of the earth. Salt is a fundamental requirement for various things on the earth (Matthew 5:13-16). It’s a major industrial chemical. So, every child of God is to be sought after. By redemption, you are ordained a pacesetter, a trailblazer and a pathfinder.
•Redemption positions us above all nations of the world by destiny (Deuteronomy 28:1). Where we are is not as important as what we see. It’s not where we are that determines the outcome of our lives, but what we see (Genesis 13:14-15). Note that every glorious destiny opens up by vision.
How to access
divine plan?
•You must be born again. Why? Because the Holy Spirit is the custodian of God’s plan and purpose for us. It takes a spirit to hear the Spirit (John 3:6-7). So, your spirit-man comes alive at new birth, with the ability to hear what the Spirit of God is saying, and to see what the Spirit of God is showing (John 16:13-14).
For instance, your pet can’t appreciate anything on the screen of your television. Even if you sleep with your pet on the same bed, it has no capacity to appreciate anything on your television, because it does not belong to the human realm. New birth turns you into a spirit being, so you can hear God, who is a Spirit.
•You must be spiritual. It’s one thing to be born again, it’s another thing to be a spiritual man or woman — one that walks in the fear of God (Psalms 25:12). A natural man cannot know or discern things of the Spirit. It takes a spiritual man to access divine plan (1Corinthians 2:14). It is possible to be born again and still be carnal. This disqualifies your access to vision and revelation.
•You must depend on the Holy Ghost. You must depend on the Holy Ghost, who is the custodian of God’s plan and purpose (John 16:12-13). You depend on Him to unveil the next phase of God’s plan for your life. Destiny is in phases. The Holy Ghost opens destinies in phases. For instance, I have not had the first regret following Holy Ghost’s plan. Concerning Canaan Land, He told me, “This Is The Place!” I believed Him and depended on Him. Today, I am not surprised at the great things happening in Canaan City!
Biblical proofs of
a true vision:
•Divine presence: The pursuit of every divine plan guarantees divine presence (Psalm 23:1-2), which is your guarantee for supernatural breakthroughs. When God sent His apostles on a mission, He went with them (Mark 16:15-20). God’s presence guarantees His leadings, and when God is leading the way, no door can be shut in His presence.
•Divine peace: Divine plan is accompanied by divine peace (Psalm 23:2). Even when there are challenges, you will sleep as deep as a child, simply because of divine peace. This peace can’t be explained but it is undeniable (Psalm 85:8).
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