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YEHUDAH MMPRAISE Magazine

March 2020

Our story The Church and the Riches of this World Global Economic Outlook of the New Decade

CELEBRATING 78 YEARS OF GOD’S FAITHFULNESS The amazing story of a village boy-turned scholar and one of the greatest leaders of the age

Content

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04/ Pastor Oluwadamilare Adeboye 06/ Preview Of The Groundbreaking 78 Hours Marathon Messiah’s Praise 12/ Fireside Chat with Pastor Kunle Ajayi 14/ The Project: Marathon Messiah’s Praise 28/ SOTERIA

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YEHUDAH Team Editor-in-Chief Oluwadamilare Adeboye Publishing Director Oluwafemi Oyetunde Administrative Manager Oluwafemi Akinwale Project Manager & Content Director Olatujoye Olawale Associate Editor

18/ Testimonies from past events.

Olalekan Adesina Features Manager Dare Akinyemi Project Communications Manager Seyi Mafolabomi

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NATHANIEL BASSEY ...78,000 Notable Miracles In This Year’s Marathon Messiah’s Praise.

30/ Global Economic Outlook of the New Decade: Africa and its Biggest Economy in View 42/ The Realities of Climate Change

Digital Manager Mayowa Emmanuel Human Resource Manager Adudu Victory Assistant Content Manager Nkechi Ezinne Ibukunoluwa Oyedeji Contributing writers Ayomide Oluwatusin Olumide Ibikunle Oluwatosin Asala Oluseyi Mafolabomi All correspondence to

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Pastor Oluwadamilare Adeboye Editor-in-Chief

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am delighted to introduce to you the f irst edition of Marathon Messiah’s Praise magazine. This magazine offers you the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself into the Marathon Messiah’s Praise story among other revealing

and engaging content.

As piercing and immersive as our story is, we didn’t intend to set a record at the inception.

We only did set out to create an avenue for youths to worship God for His Grace and Mercy over the life of a man who He promoted from nothing and projected to not just global stardom, but eternal relevance. We have equally been overwhelmed by that grace as the pace at which we have grown in the past 8 years is far beyond our imagination.

From what seemed to be an event that would happen once and we all go home, we are here today anticipating the 9th edition with multiple stages across different parts of the

world. This magazine also offers you a handson opportunity to know how the journey has been so far and where we are with respect to our vision of Marathon Messiah’s Praise.

Going forward, we have created an opportunity to expound the excellent reach of the event, the signif icant impact, and surpassed expectations we have witnessed over the years since the inception of this great move in 2012. As you will see, each year reveals her own note-worthy experiences that spell the extravagant love of God and unique blend of

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service, sacrifice, teamwork, synergy, energy, time, resources and many more you can think of in putting such a great event together. All of these coalesce into the Marathon Messiah’s Praise story As we aim to connect you to our story, we also bring you many insightful contents that will surely add value to you. From global and domestic perspectives, we take you a step further into issues that affect our day-to-day living including economy, politics, governance, and technology.

Beyond creating a reference and revealing materials about us, I am personally convinced that you will be blessed and enlightened by the spirit and letters of this magazine.

Thank you.

This magazine is a publication of Marathon Messiah’s Praise. It chronicles our pulsating story including the essence, the journey and how we are redefining the pattern of worship of our Almighty God in His majestic grandeur and eternal awesomeness.

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PREVIEW

78

Hours Marathon

opportunities with faith.

participating in 78 Hours

Messiah’s Praise

Themed Jesus The Lamb of God,

Marathon Messiah’s Praise shows

is the 9th edition

78 Hours Marathon Messiah’s

Kenya, South Africa, Malaysia, UAE,

of the annual non-stop gospel

Praise will be held at the Prayer

England, Spain, Sweden, Scotland,

musical event that has touched

Foyer of the 3X3 Km Auditorium

Canada, USA, Australia, Ìreland,

many nations of the world and

(New Arena), Redemption camp,

Cameroon, Netherlands (Belgium),

hosted hundreds of music

where over 20,000 people would

Ukraine, Zambia, Ghana, New

ministers. Initially conceived as a

be in attendance. Over 6,000

Zealand, Philippine. Over 200

one-off event, 8 successful editions

volunteers will be working in

worship ministers and groups

have been held with millions of

various units including Soteria

would be ministering in songs

souls transformed across the

(Prayer,

across the countries during the

world. Just like the first edition,

Evangelism), Welfare, Sanitation,

the 9th edition is presented with

Volunteer Praise Team, Medical

a new challenge - a new venue,

and Media, to ensure a successful

bigger and demanding than the

event.

old. With this challenge, we see

A checklist of the other countries

Counselling

and

event.

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Meet 2020

Worship Leaders

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MMPRAISE Diaspora England

RCCG Victory House, London. 5 Congreve Street, Old Kent Road, London, SE17 1TJ, United ngdom.

Sweden

Citykyrkan Stockholm Adolf Frediks Kyrkogata 10 111 37 Stockholm.

Zambia

Bread of Life Church International, Blessing Centre Lusaka, Zambia.

Malaysia

RCCG Power House, No. 10, Jala 5/118C, Desa Tun Razak, 56000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Ukraine

Nivki Hall Peremohy Avenue, 84, Kyiv, Ukraine.

Country

RCCG Breakthrough Santuary, Ghana Province 1 Headquarters, Kasapreko Road, CocaCola Roudabout Spintex Accra, Ghana.

Spain

Av. De la Universidad, 28911 7, Leganes, Madrid

New Zealand

RCCG Victory House, 14H Clemway Place, Henderson, Auckland, New Zealand

Scotland

Fountain of love church, Aberdeen. 29 - 31 Palmerston Road Aberdeen AB11 5QP.

Netherlands

RCCG House EMQ, Hettenheuvelweg 18, 1101 BN Amsterdam Zuidoost

Philippines

RCCG Building, Narra Street, Cardil Village, San Pablo City, Philippines., Launa

United Arab Emirates

Canada

RCCG Grace Chapel – 608th Street New Westminster, Vancouver BC V3M3P1 Canada

South Africa

RCCG Master’s Place, SA 2 Regional Headquarters. 4 Commercial Avenue, Strijddom Park, Randburg, Johannesburg.

Australia

Gateway Baptist Church and Community Centre. 6 Jervois St., Albert Park South Australia 5014.

USA

RCCG Christ Throne – 1610 E Bethany Dr, Allen, TX 75002.

Ireland

RCCG RHQ Jesus Centre Dublin, Unit 119A JFK Industrial Estate, Bluebell Avenue, Dublin 12, D12 XV24, Ireland

Cameroon

RCCG Halleluyah Church@ Grand Excelsior, Al Mateena Street, Deira Dubai.

RCCG, House of His Glory, Behind Oilibya Filling Station Bonaloka, Douala- Cameroon.

RCCG Jesus House Parish, Beside Mansel Yaounde-Cameroon

Kenya

Brazil

Rccg Jesus House, 4th Floor, Piedmont Plaza, Ngong Road, Nairobi, Kenya

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Fireside Chat with

Pastor Kunle Ajayi

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As the Director, RCCG Directorate of Music, leading the RCCG Mass Choir, what has your experience been leading such diverse groups of people to minister consistently at Holy Ghost Services, Conventions and Congresses of the Redeemed Christian Church of God..

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Marathon Messiah’s Praise is going into its 9th edition now, you have not just been a consistent Minister, you have been one of the stakeholders who have nursed this idea, to execution and the stature in which it stands today. What impact would you say it has had within RCCG and outside the mission.?

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be all about worship unto Jesus NON-STOP. Not giving room for people who would not be able to sing until they have talked about all they want to sing. It’s a flow and we are committed to keeping it so..

Looking at projects like the Marathon Messiah’s Praise, what is the future of the Gospel Music Scene in Nigeria?

Well, you called me a Director, I am not. I am only assisting

The impact is well noted

someone – Daddy G.O. Pastor E.A.

amongst the brethren and music

Adeboye is the Director of Music,

community. A lot of participants

all I do is assist him. Whatever he

prepare diligently for it for as

asks me to do is what I do and my

long as two years seeking the

work is made easy in that I have

face of God in prayers and having

someone telling me what to do

rehearsals. People polish their

and even suggesting songs to me.

skills and craft in preparation just

With the experience, with people

to honour God even as the Bible

from diverse background, each

admonishes us to play skillfully

day and gathering is a learning

unto The Lord. The Marathon

process for me amongst the Mass

Messiah’s Praise has changed

Choir of The Redeemed Christian

the forms of praise and worship

Church of God but since I have

both in RCCG and outside the

someone who is a true leader and

mission – the mode of worship,

teacher who gives me a scheme

the type of songs. We have learned

of work which is what I diligently

a thing or two from it over the

follow, it goes on smoothly for

years like you don’t just go in and

me..

start introducing and running monologues. We have seen it to

I was born on June 16, 1964, I lived in Idi-Oro, Mushin, I went to Eko Boys High School. I attended Idi Oro LA School (Mushin Town Council School), I also attended Lagos State College of Education where I studied Music Education as a Double Major. When I had the opportunity to travel outside Nigeria, I went to the Royal School of Music, London, England where I took professional examinations in Saxophones and General Musicianship. I also had my Masters in Business Administration at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology with specialization in Human Resources

The future for music in Nigeria, especially Gospel Music is great.

With the kind of strides and steps Marathon Messiah’s Praise is taking – the stage setup, the technical sides, the rehearsals and commitments etc. has inspired so many music acts such that they do not want to do anything lesser or substandard. You see the composition of music and how it is evolving, you see the songs being deliberately written to express the will of God etc. It has compelled more people in the Christian Body to look for, look forward to and execute in excellence.

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The Project All the nations you have made shall come and worship before you, O Lord, and shall glorify your name. Psalm 86:9

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astor Enoch

children in the Lord sought an

A d e j a r e

avenue to celebrate this landmark

Adeboye is a

in the best way possible such that

The Effect

blessing indeed.

God is truly glorified and his vessel,

The inaugural edition of The Marathon

A blessing to

the celebrant is encouraged, this

Messiah’s Praise was an eye-opening

individuals,

birthed the 70 hours Marathon

success; one that broke limits and

organizations,

Messiah’s Praise – a 70-hour

opened up boundaries of expression of

ministries, nations and generations

non-stop concert of praises and

gratitude with diverse music ministers

beyond his own reach. So timeless

worship unto God, celebrating His

bringing various music genres and

is the impact of a man with the

faithfulness in the life of Pastor E.A

cultures together to present a beautiful

humblest of beginnings that today

Adeboye.

offering of thanksgiving, praise and

thousands of people anticipate and

alone could do kept us going..

worship to God Almighty. So incredible

of God in his life as he celebrates

The Project and the leap of faith:

his birthday. Birthdays are quite a

From a place of seeming

Marathon Praise, Pastor E.A. Adeboye

special occasion to celebrate and

impossibility, the Marathon

declared that the project is carried out

reflect on.

Messiah’s Praise Project was born.

yearly to glorify God whose mercies

Like a city indeed set upon a hill,

To gather the young and old, male

endures forever.

several things about the man

and female in one place to worship

Today, regardless of the time of the year,

Pastor E.A. Adeboye cannot

the Almighty God for 70 hours with

several parishes, churches, fellowships,

be hidden; one of which is his

each hour representing a year in

Christian organizations and individuals

conscious awareness of his

the life of His vessel, Pastor E.A.

have one way or the other adopted the

human limitations and the need

Adeboye. Ideas are like dreams

model of the Marathon Messiah’s Praise

to absolutely credit God for

but execution opens the book of

in celebrating and giving glory to God

everything he has achieved no

realities and this was no different

for His unfailing faithfulness, thus the

matter how great, small, ordinary

with the 70 Hours Marathon

lifestyle of praise is gradually becoming

or extraordinary. This has brought

Messiah’s Praise. Seeing that

the main feature of this age and time

a mind-shift to the generations he

such a project had never been

with a new pattern of worship taking

leads, that to celebrate a man who

undertaken before, the pressure of

the centre stage for this dispensation.

is so greatly used of God, is to go

novelty was undeniable but with

all out to celebrate, worship and

the glaring impact of the ministry

The Strive For Excellence

honour the God who has and is

of Pastor E.A. Adeboye, music

If you decide to strive for excellence,

using him – a practical

ministers and service volunteers

there is no limit to what God will or can

within and beyond the Redeemed

do through you”

Christian Church of God were soon

- Pastor Mensah Otabil

gather to celebrate the faithfulness

“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven” Matthew 5:16

the age of 70 in 2012, some of his

upon visiting the venue of the 70 hours

gathered at the Youth Centre on Redemption Camp, setting the stage for a praise event that will touch all the nations and spark the revolution of a new pattern of worship in our age. When it seemed like we were biting more than we could chew and retreat

As Pastor E.A. Adeboye approached

was the atmosphere of praise that

appeared the most viable option, only faith in God and what God

“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these

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live worshippers across the next

77-hour Messiah’s Praise had

three editions (71, 72, and 73 hours

stages raised across 5 Continents

Marathon Messiah’s Praise). With

and 19 countries.

A 70-hour non-stop run of anything

increased participation came an

A global participation and

is bound to inspire awe and

increased desire from more people

audience has become a mainstay

applause at its end just as it is

all over the world who sought to

through the use of technology

expected to raise questions and

be involved.

which has enabled the project

concerns before it begins. The

In preparation for the 74-hours

scale obstacles and bridge gaps

Marathon Messiah’s Praise Project

Marathon Messiah’s Praise, latest

that would have otherwise denied

was no different. Even at the

broadcast and connectivity

several individuals the experience

ideation stage, it was glaring that

technology was explored and

of the beauty of raising corporate

this wasn’t a run-of-the-mill praise

as a result, the United Kingdom

undiluted praises to the Almighty

program and as such, it became

and South Africa joined Nigeria

God.

pertinent to go from deploying the

in the 74-hours of praise. This was

available to sourcing the best of

such that at a certain time, live

varying fields with a steady charge

Collaboration

worshippers in Nigeria connected

The astonishing global reach of

and challenge to do better than

to the livestream in the United

Marathon Messiah’s Praise within

the last outing. In a world where

Kingdom and while this was on,

such a short period of time took a

the thirst for excellence is near

the United Kingdom stage was

great deal of faith. That exercise of

insatiable, celebrating our God, the

the focus of the transmission

faith and not luck also came with

Author of Excellence must be done

globally. After a specified number

favour that has enabled healthy

in the most excellent way possible.

of hours, the focus returned to

collaboration. With a commitment

Nigeria where live worshippers

to innovation and excellence in

Technology

remained in the atmosphere of

execution, partnerships with the

All through history, news of

praise as the baton was handed

best players in the mainstream

greatness spreads primarily by

over to the Nigerian stage, this

industries have always ensured

word of mouth; as the awareness

process was repeated for the South

that Marathon Messiah’s Praise

of greatness increases, so does

African stage and at the end of

got the best of resources and

the desire to see, be involved

the 74-hour Marathon Messiah’s

amplification in terms of power,

and participate in and get more

Praise, praises had been offered

sound, lighting, broadcast, digital,

knowledge of this greatness. While

in 2 continents and 3 countries

TV and Radio transmission. Some

distance has mostly proven to be

namely, Nigeria, United Kingdom

of the organizations we have

an obstacle to the fulfilment of

and South Africa - a feat that could

enjoyed healthy collaborations

this desire, technology has steadily

have been unimaginable a century

with are listed.

proffered solutions.

ago. The success of this use of

Kicking off at the Redemption

technology was so profound that

Camp, Mowe, Ogun State, the

tens of thousands of live and online

70-Hours Marathon Messiah’s

worshippers were recorded for the

Praise

74-hour edition. Now the desire

had

par ticipants,

worshippers and ministers

was even greater.

primarily f rom within the

By the 75-hour edition of the

Redemption Camp and the

project, connectivity was already

SouthWest Nigerian Region. As

being optimized across 8 countries

the project grew in its runtime,

and 3 Continents namely (Nigeria,

so did the participation as many

Australia, Belgium, Canada, South

more f rom all over Nigeria

Africa, Dubai, UK, and the USA). The

braved the challenges and

76 hour Marathon Messiah’s Praise

travelled the distance to join the

was held in 15 countries while The

The Service Of Sacrifice Colossians 3:23-24 says: “Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.”

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Marathon Messiah’s Praise by

their knowledge and abilities

the grace of God has established

in selfless service to ensure the

a culture of excellence with

success of each edition of the

cherished memories and life-

Marathon Messiah’s Praise. As

changing encounters in the hearts

a matter of responsibility and

and lives of participants through

encouragement, the organizers

the use of beautiful scenes of lights,

ensure that accommodation,

latest sound and acoustic systems,

feeding and transportation plans

and the blend of heartfelt worship

are put in place to ensure a good

and reverence of the Almighty

working environment for this

God. However, this article’s focus

selfless army of volunteers. If the

is on that, whose effect is greatly

Marathon Messiah’s Praise project

visible but goes mostly unseen.

with its ever-increasing numbers

People whose labour and sacrifices

and outcomes on a yearly basis is

have helped maintain the culture

compared to a well-oiled machine,

of excellence and innovation

the multiple gears and motors

Marathon Messiah’s Praise is

will be the units and the oil that

reputable for - The Volunteers.

keeps them moving would be

Over the years, God has blessed

the volunteers that keep those

Marathon Messiah’s Praise with

departments functional.

many enthusiastic and passionate people from all walks of life who have found pleasure in dedicating their time and resources to volunteer at every edition of the event. With volunteers made up of individuals from various professional backgrounds of the society from Health to Media, Engineering, Accountancy, Civil Service, Entrepreneurship, Social Sector, The Tech Ecosystem, Graduates and students, Marathon Messiah’s Praise identifies with these volunteers as a core reason of its successes over the years.

Every year, as the day approaches, a public call is made for volunteers to serve on multiple teams which include – The Medical Team, The Welfare Team, The Sanitation Team, The Protocol Team, The Security Team, The Ushering Team, The Media Unit and The Volunteer Praise Team and Team Soteria.

Every year, this group of people show their desire to indeed be a living sacrifice by offering

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Testimonies I

was meant to go for some

check for lumps and we couldn’t

aches that come concurrently

(medical) tests a week to one

find any again; my breast that was

suddenly disappeared. In addition,

of the editions of Marathon

swollen went back to it’s normal

I discovered that I have become

Messiah’s Praise with an operation

size. Praise God; God is wonderful.

more spiritually alert. I bless God

scheduled for next week. That

Ojebiyi Oluwatosin

for what He has done. The pro-

operation was to be the third one

gram was for me! Hallelujah may

on the same issue, lumps in my

HIS name be praised. Anonymous

breast, and at the last one, the doctor advised me to surgically remove the breast to which I replied that it wasn’t my portion.

I decided to attend the 72hrs

I

had been having serious abdominal pain for a week and also one sided pain for months

but it has refused to leave after

I

went for a bank interview some weeks ago. The truth is I didn’t

Marathon Praise with faith in God

medications. Trusting God that

believing that God would heal

when I watch Marathon Messiah’s

me. On the night Daddy Adeboye

Praise and worship on TVC, I would

thing else. On the first day of the

blessed us, I wept, rolled on the

receive my healing. Immediately I

Soteria prayer meeting, a sister

floor, praising God with all that’s

saw our Father-in-the-Lord come

gave me a word of wisdom. The

in me. When he asked us to ask

on stage to bless the congrega-

following morning, when we were

for anything, I laid my hands on

tion, I activated my faith, touched

preparing to go for evangelism, I

my breast and immediately, I felt

the screen and rubbed the same

received an email from the bank

some itching like something was

hand on my abdomen. The pains

that my interview was successful

forcing itself out. I told my aunt

disappeared. God healed me;

and I was overjoyed. Glory to God!!!

who encouraged me to keep my

Hallelujah!!!

Anonymous

faith strong. That Friday, I went for

Temidayo Olaleye

the Holy Ghost service and at the

point Daddy G.O declared healing

on all cases, with my faith, I received it and after some minutes, I discovered that I couldn’t even figure the main place I felt the pain. I asked a friend to help me

think I could get it and was

already trusting God for some-

Praise, I got healed of

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knee and ear pains (chal-

that my sister had been rushed

lenges from birth). Also, stomach

to University College Hospital,

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uring Marathon Messiah’s

hile I was at an edition of Marathon Messiah’s Praise, my

brother chatted me up; telling me

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Ibadan, on Saturday because she

group prayers without feeling any

persisted for over one year. During

had a heart attack. Immediately

pain. Glory to God. Anonymous

the programme, I was ministered

I heard this, I began to speak in

to and the pains instantly left me.

tongues and decreed that I would

I was totally healed. Praise Jesus!!!

meet her at home, hail and hearty.

To my surprise brethren and to the shame of the devil, I met my sister at home. In addition, I collected UIDLC form sometime

I

Anonymous used to have menstrual disorders and it was quite serious. It had been about

7months since I saw my period.

I

used to have terrible stomach

the previous year and waited for

During the Marathon Messiah’s

them to confirm my application

Praise programme, someone

through text containing the exam

gave a word of knowledge and

date. Unfortunately, I wasn’t called

it was very specific. I felt pressed

event of an edition of Marathon

upon until today, when the text

after the session and went to the

Messiah’s Praise, we had a prayer

came in. Praise the Lord for me. I

toilet only to discover that my flow

session. I couldn’t participate

am convinced that the Lord has

had returned. God be praised.

actively initially but I joined in

not even started yet; watch out.

Anonymous

and confessed God’s word. As the

Anonymous

pains before now. I had used several drugs but all to no

avail. During the Soteria pre-

coordinator passed by my side, I felt a hand being laid on me. I

B

efore one of the editions of Marathon Messiah’s Praise, I had difficulties

walking. I normally experience very

I

spoke out in faith and the pain came to the healing school

disappeared instantly. This was

with a blurry sight. During the

something I battled for years and

course of prayers, I felt scales

God healed me totally. Hallelujah.

fall off my eyes and I began to see clearly. Glory to God. Anonymous

sharp pains around my ankle. During one of the prayer sessions at the Soteria pre-event training, the coordinator asked that I lay hands on the place and the pain disappeared. I prayed all the 3hours

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t an edition of Marathon Messiah’s Praise, I came with severe lower

abdomen pains which had

Anonymous

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INTERVIEW

Nathaniel Bassey NATHANIEL BASSEY EXPECTS 78000 NOTABLE MIRACLES IN THIS YEAR’S MARATHON MESSIAH’S PRAISE.

Kindly give us a brief introduction about you and your background?

I moved outside the country and completed my

Hello everyone, my name is Nathaniel Bassey, I

I took some musical courses because I love music.

hail from Akwa-ibom state and I am the only son of my family amongst three other siblings. I pastor the Youth church, RCCG Oasis of The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Kings Court. I grew up in Lagos and had my Nursery and Primary education somewhere in Somolu, I moved to Igbobi College for my junior secondary education and completed my senior secondary school at Command Secondary school. I studied Urban and Regional planning at the University of Lagos, Akoka, for two years before

degree at the University of London where I studied Politics and International Relations. Along the line,

Tell us the story behind your musical career and the playing of the trumpet?

I was born, grew up and had my foundation in The Apostolic Church (TAC) where I joined the Sunday school choir and then graduated to the main church choir, I played the drums and learnt how to play the trumpet, the trumpet belonged to the church and was in the custody of my Dad so I had an opportunity

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to practice always. From there I had an opening at The Redeemed Evangelical Ministry (TREM) to play the trumpet which I did and after a while I moved to RCCG, City of David where I began to grow and discover the call into music, it’s a ministry and my Life had always revolved around the ministry circle, I mean, I pastor a church also. I love soccer, I am a fan of Barcelona and I love Lionel Messi. I know that the Hand of God is upon me to play the trumpet, back then when I started playing the trumpet it was the main thing later on everyone ported to the saxophone, I was tempted to do so but I thought to myself “why not play the trumpet like the saxophone” so I tried it out and people loved it because it was different and today it is a signature in my music.

What is the most important virtue a music minister should have?

Humility is the most important virtue in a music minister, Psalm 61, amongst all virtues, that humility, brokenness of Spirit and contrite heart is what God wants.

Tell us about the Halleluyah Challenge?

For the Halleluyah challenge, there have been prophetic words over my life and when I came back from Israel in 2017, we waited on God for His word and I had a leading to start a tongue challenge where we gather and pray in tongues for one hour, we had over 500 people praying in Tongues and on the last day, we got a hall to close it and that’s when I heard the word to start the Halleluyah challenge, the few days we started we had 4, 000 people gather and later on we multiplied and had 80,000 people join in the challenge, there have been massive testimonies ever since.

A Word about Marathon Messiah’s Praise?

The Grace that our Daddy in the Lord, Pastor E.A Adeboye carries is great and having to praise God for that long uninterrupted time using the life of such a man is intense, this platform is affecting lives greatly and has created a room for an outpouring of miracles and testimonies. We can’t talk about Marathon Messiah’s Praise and not talk about Pastor

E.A Adeboye, if there is one man I take instructions from here on earth and not hesitate to yield, it is Daddy. He can tell me to jump and I would only ask “How high”, Daddy’s character, humility, consistency and diligence is one that inspires me, it is a privilege to be associated with Him.

How has been your experience so far with Marathon Messiah’s Praise?

It’s been amazing, from glory to glory, this year we are shifting venues, it is a big shift in level and it is amazing. We live to experience more.

What are your expectations at this year’s Marathon Messiah’s Praise?

I expect greater glory, greater testimonies, I await to be a part of the 80th edition of this and this year would be amazing, for all who will be at the event I desire 78,000 notable miracles, babies for them and souls won during the program.

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music minister of God. My Parents wanted me to venture into the medical line but Jamb did its bad part for 5 years..lol so I calmed down and I thank God for where I am today.

What do you have to say about Marathon Messiah’s Praise?

This is the 9th edition and has been around since the Midnight crew came some years back and this particular year, I know it is going to be explosive and great. This project is a good opportunity to raise a dispensation of armies who know the importance of praise, giving people the opportunity to glorify their father.

I love the idea and we all know that the man

Pat Uwaje King Kindly introduce Yourself?

we are celebrating God’s faithfulness over has blessed lives all over the world. It’s an honour to have someone like Pastor E. A Adeboye in our lifetime, He’s a great influence, to see a man at age 78 still standing strong, it’s amazing, I Love Him and God bless Him

What’s your experience with Marathon Messiah’s Praise so far?

Everytime I am not at the event, I watch from home, it’s so amazing, I keep seeing a new

Hello everyone, my name is Pat Uwaje King, I went to the university of Lagos where I studied Creative arts and majored in theatre even though I have never acted. I also had my OND from Yaba college of technology. I am currently in Bible school where I am learning God’s Word for better insights.

Insights to your Journey so far?

God has been faithful. In 2001, I met the midnight crew and we have been together since then but in 2012, we all decided to go fully into our individual call, sometimes when we need to minister as a group we go and when it is an individual ministration we do and I love it because I get to spend more time with my family. Today I am a

generation, a newness of life. Looking back from when the event started we can see a lot of progress every year the program is held there’s always a new birth of life and talent. When I saw the theme of the event I was so excited, it’s beautiful. We say thank you for the opportunity.

What are your expectations at this year’s event?

My expectations at this year’s Marathon Messiah’s Praise is to receive from God with an open heart and mind, I believe that God is going to do something spectacular and I urge everyone out there to do the same, it is going to be spirit lifting. See you there!

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Nkechi WilliamsOnovwiona Please share with us briefly about your background and family.

My Name Is Nkechi Williams-Onovwiona and by the Grace of GOD, ordained as a Pastor in the Redeemed Christian Church of GOD. I am the first Child of Six children, born on the 5th of March 1969 (51 years Old), into a Polygamous family to Chief & Mrs Samuel O. Masi of Omoku, Rivers State. I got married to Late Pastor Williams Onovwiona (Who was my Music Director & Mentor) from Delta State in November, 1992 and we were blessed with Four Children: Two boys and Two Girls. However, my First daughter Eseoghene went to be with the LORD at the age of Eight in October 2005, three months after her dad had gone to be with the LORD at age 42.

So, Currently as a JESUS Wife, I live in Port Harcourt, Rivers State with my three Children: Ejiro(27), David(25) and Praise(18). Glory be to DADDY GOD!!

Can you please give us an insight to your ministerial journey?

I got Born Again by His Grace on Wednesday, 22nd May, 1985 by 10PM at the University of Port Harcourt where my friends from Secondary School who had become Born Again attended. They had invited me for their Fellowship and I struggled to honour their invitation! I was just 16 years Old and in my 100 Level at the University. Ah! It was an awesome and unforgettable Encounter with JESUS CHRIST! In August that same year, I was inspired to join the Choir of Church of GOD Mission where I attended at that time even though, Some of my brethren and friends felt I was not qualified to Sing but, I Knew the LORD wanted me to Win Souls For HIM through Singing and Worship.

So, I prayed and resisted the discouragement and mockery and the Holy Spirit was there to comfort and counsel me. Thus, for the past 35 years, I have been singing in the choir, Composing Songs for public worship and Worship Leaders, Producing musical Audio and Video CDs for choirs, Soloists, children, teenagers in Primary and Secondary schools like Jephthah Comprehensive Secondary school, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, to mention but a few.

The man, Pastor E.A Adeboye at 78, what impact has his person and life had on you?

My daddy, Coach and Senior Co-birthday Celebrant, Pastor E.A. Adeboye is a father gift, GOD Almighty gave to me. He taught me Holiness, Humility, how to pray, among other eternal virtues. If I begin to talk about daddy, a book shall emerge! So, let’s just say daddy GO has made me focused on my Heavenly Race

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THE VESSEL FOR A NEW PATTERN OF WORSHIP Ibukunoluwa Oyedeji

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alents don’t make up a

versions of it; to find a worship leader who dedicates

worship team that can

much to inspiring and leading true worship, the

magnify God the right

dimension revealed by Jesus in John 4:24 is worth

way, songs inspired by the

the search. How much more when you find it in a

understanding of God’s

group? When you talk of revelational songs that

word and revelational

are anointed and filled with grace, songs that can

insights channel our spirit man to

only be delivered by sacrifices as intimacy with God,

worship the Father - albeit, in spirit

groanings in the place of prayer, in-depth study that

and in truth, the master says is the

births sound understanding of the word, then, you

right way to worship Him. While we

are talking of the world of NEW GEN.

worship to exalt the father, such an act

New Gen is the official worship team of Marathon

also dovetails with opening our spirit to

Messiah’s Praise. It was launched at the 76 Hours

fellowship. As important as worship is,

Marathon Messiah’s Praise to bless the world with

the atmosphere is awash with many

worship songs that are revealed and inspired by

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the Holy Spirit. One of the objectives of Marathon Messiah’s Praise is to create a new pattern of worship in this dispensation with NEW GEN as the platform of expression. The team is made up of dynamic and

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New Gen is the official worship team of Marathon Messiah’s Praise

anointed worshipers who are passionate and hungry about communicating the message of Christ and the redemption that men have in Him. The primary focus of New Gen is reflected in the depth of their songs which with every line, lyrics and track, reveals Jesus and the love of God for mankind, the love that passes all understanding.

With some of their songs such as ‘Oramipada’ already a very popular worship tune in many congregations across Nigeria, NEW GEN has other spirit-filled songs such as My Redeemer, etc. While Oramipada and My Redeemer are the two singles released so far, NEW GEN is currently working on two albums, one of which is expected to be released in 2020.

It would be impossible to be the 2 Timothy 2:15 ministers without dedication and persistence in word and prayer, which are the key ingredients of songs that minister life. These underscore NEW GEN’s cultivation of thorough Bible study and prayer lifestyle which are evidenced in their songs which

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communicate effectively the message of reconciliation. Apart from Marathon Messiah’s Praise events, New Gen has ministered on several platforms including the Special Holy Ghost Service of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, MASS, Dominion, etc. Through their songs, NEW GEN longs to see every living being acknowledge the Lordship of Jesus Christ and embrace the Love of God. The new pattern of worship we lay down is the new man in Christ. Jesus alone we want to see!

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The Church and the Riches of this World Adapted from the book “Kingdom Wealth Transfer” by Matthew Ashimolowo

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hen people become born again, they become part of the Kingdom of God. Every kingdom has its ambassador, economy, protocol, statutes and laws etc.

The function of the church on earth is that it is an extension of the Kingdom of God. Not only is it an extension of the Kingdom of God, but its members are also citizens of that Kingdom. They play the role of citizens and representatives of the Kingdom.

However, the buoyancy of the kingdom you represent determines the respect and impact you make.

In this 21st century, there are questions to be asked. If the church is the ambassador of Christ,

- Why are there not many miracles to show that it is an extension of a Kingdom of power?

- Why is there not enough demonstration of the resurrection power that rose Jesus from the dead?

“And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit, who lives in you.”

Romans 8:11 - Why is the church struggling financially to meet its needs if it is representing the richest Kingdom?

So the church which is supposed to be the most potent and richest; the body representing the greatest King, the God of Heaven, has to operate on a shoestring budget, using the tools of those who do not believe in her philosophy to do her work.

Part of this challenge stems from what

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“He brought us out of our past experience and into a wealthy place.”

“You let men ride over our heads; we went through fire and water but you brought us to a place of abundance”

the church had taught in the past concerning finance and prosperity. In its attempt to divert people’s attention from worldliness it has ended creating an atmosphere where it taught people to shun any financial blessing, focus only on going to heaven, consider abundance as illegitimate and bad, misinterpret statements of Jesus like when He said it is as hard for a camel to go through a needle’s eye as for a rich man to make heaven.

The majority of the body of Christ globally has to depend on handouts from various organizations, including government agencies to be able to carry out its operations.

The experience of the church does not add up because it does not sit properly with the promise of the scripture that says, “He brought us out of our past experience and into a wealthy place.” “You let men ride over our heads; we went through fire and water but you brought us to a place of abundance” - Psalm 66:12

In the past forty years, major ministers and ministries have been speaking of the coming wealth transfer. This includes the likes of Dr Oral Roberts, Kenneth Copeland and Kenneth E. Hagin. In more recent times, the voices of people outside of the Word of Faith Movement have been added to this prophecy. Peter C. Wagner indicated that in several meetings and places where he has been, such prophecies had been coming forth and that this great wealth transfer will take place through the evolution of four kinds of people within the body of Christ. A new generation of Wealth producers, Managers, Distributors and the Generals of God who will use the wealth for the advancement of the Kingdom of God. This transfer of wealth does not mean that God will take major corporations, companies and the incredible wealth of the world and put it in the hand of people who cannot handle such stewardship. In

the Parable of the Talents, Jesus reveals to us the fact that God recognizes wise investors who compound the interests and profits and therefore increases the responsibility He gives to them. I am convinced that this wealth transfer will only come into the hands of those who are prepared, who have stewarded, studied the system of the world and are open to the supernatural doings of God. The timing of God will also require that the appropriate birth engine for the effective running of this wealth transfer should be in place. The first of these birth engines is the government of the church – that is the spiritual atmosphere and the body of Christ being conducive for all the 5 gifts of Ephesians 4:11 to operate.

The second birth engine is those with the gifts of administration, essentially in the words of Peter C. Wagner, four kinds of people need to be in place:

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The Heart of The Matter Oluseyi Mafolabomi

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t the centre

overwhelming evidence that there

of the theist’s

is a supernatural force behind

worship of

physical existence. The writer of

a Supreme

the epistle to the Romans, the

Deity is the

Apostle Paul, considers it absolute depravity not to see this as an incontrovertible fact of reality.

understanding that a greater

(Romans 1:19 – 32). King David

praise and worship. He is as eager

Being is worthy of worship.

described as a fool one who denies

to give us the good things of this

Across the world, people of all

the existence of God. (Psalm 14:1)

life as we are eager to receive them.

languages worship different

Rationally, the very existence of

Factually, by sheer implication of

gods. The rationale that causes

mortal life and nature’s existential

His pursuit of man as revealed in

the polytheist worship of over

beauty ought to cause us to

Scripture, He is far more willing to

33 million gods in India, is often

deeply revere whoever must have

prosper us than we are interested

times the same as what informs

exhibited such creativity. But with

in prospering. And so our prosperity

monotheist worship of one God

us, there is usually the added

– materially, in health, in wisdom,

in the West; there is a life to be

requirement of God providing

and in all things possible – are a

lived, and divine assistance helps

solutions for the one who believes

reason for us to bless Him with the

us get ahead. To analyse this,

in the existence of the divine. The

fruit of our lips, and our obeisance.

though, is to make an incursion

concept of faith and prayer is often

Yet, though He daily loads us with

into discourses unintended. Our

narrowly constructed to imply man

benefits (Psalm 68:19), there is a

focus is the Christian worship and

drawing on the abilities of God to

greater, all-prevailing benefit we

praise of God.

cause a divine intervention, while

possess that satisfies us and all

As Christians, we believe and

prayer and worship often flow

the cravings we may ever require,

worship God not because He

from our happiness at receiving

such that when our circumstances

demands it, but because there

our requests. God, in His mercy,

are not favourable, we still have

is, in the very fabric of nature,

meets us at this lower rationale for

full cause to give God thanks for

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all eternity. That singular benefit is

God, it probably seems very difficult

of our enjoyment of these benefits.

at the heart of praise and worship;

to ascertain one that unifies, that

And though these benefits are

it ought to rule the heart of every

ought to inspire our praise. Yet, it

universally available, they do

individual and corporate Christian

is, in fact, the easiest to decipher.

not fully represent the utmost

adoration of God. In a gathering

When we take a cursory look at

expression of God’s goodness to

as large and long-running as the

all that makes us love God and

us, because they are not universally

Marathon Messiah’s Praise, there

worship Him, there is only one that

enjoyed by all believers.

will be numerous reasons why

is truly common to all. That benefit

When Adam sinned and rebelled

participants will praise God. One

is one at the centre of the belief

against God, he set in motion a

might find similarities amongst

system of the Christian. The diverse

set of destructive, cataclysmic

groups and clusters of people

gifts of the Spirit are beautiful, yet

events that would eventually lead

who have experienced God in

not all function in them. Prosperity

to the extinction of the human

similar ways. Yet, as many similar

is key to the growth of the church

race, and the beautiful world God

experiences exist, there are

in this present age. Yet, though

created. The nature of man was

divergent rationales. In the end,

blessings are available, not all are

altered spiritually to lead to genetic

left to our reasons, each person

prosperous in all aspects of life.

decay – spiritual death, causing

gives thanks and praises God for

Though we have access to divine

physical suffering, pain, and death.

different things.

health, not all walk in good health

The devil, the great deceiver of

For a group of people who daily

and vitality. Our measure of faith

men, capitalised on Adam’s failure

receive loads of benefits from their

continues to determine the extent

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Global Economic Outlook of the New Decade: Africa & its Biggest Economy in View

Olumide Ibikunle - Senior Analyst, Meristem Securities, Nigeria

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ith palpable optimism and excitement, Nigeria launched her audacious Vision 20:2020 on October 1, 2009, under the government of the nowdeceased President Musa Yar’adua. The objectives were clear – to galvanize all existing and potential resources towards positioning Nigeria as one of the top 20 economies in the world by the turn of the new decade in 2020. Initiatives such as the National Economic and Empowerment Development Strategy (NEEDS) II program and the Seven Point Agenda were linked to this strategic vision and key machinery in the form of budget allocations to key sectors, a financial sector strategy and a tax reform blueprint for the FIRS were set in motion.

11 years after launch, we take stock and it is clear that the nation has failed to deliver on the critical themes of that vision. For one, Nigeria is not yet amongst that elite group of 20 economies – as at 2019, the IMF ranks us at 27th in the world with a nominal GDP of USD446.54bn (2009: USD297.46bn). Sitting pretty amongst the top-30 global economies might be misleading evidence of progress though. Clearly, there has

been some quantum of economic growth, but a comparative analysis suggests that it might just be stagnation after all.

Table I: Evolution of Nigeria’s GDP and Ranking Yea r

Gross Domestic Product ( G D P, $ )

GDP Rank (Nominal)

G D P Pe r Capita (GDPPC, $)

GDPPC Rank

2000

6 7. 8 2 b n

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555

151

2009

2 9 7. 4 6 b n

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1,927

131

2019

446.54bn

27

2,222

138

Source: International Monetary Fund, independent research

While there was appreciable growth between 2000 and 2009, the 10 years after the vision was born have not been particularly remarkable.

Key amongst the drags was a global oil price meltdown midway into the decade (2014 – 2017) that precipitated a recession, forced a devaluation and hit consumer pockets severely.

Several reforms at stimulating real sector growth and attempts at diversifying the economy away from the shocks of oil (which contribute only

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c. 9% to GDP, but c.90% of export earnings) have, at best, been flat in their impact. The result is an economy growing (2019e: 2.1%, IMF) at less than its population growth rate of 2.6%, from the high of 11.3% recorded at the start of the decade in 2010.

Worse still, the growth does not seem to be inclusive.

Nigeria f irst became the world’s poverty capital in 2019 (at least 80 million people), and it is not hard to see why with a 23.13% (c. 20.93mn people in the labour force) unemployment rate as at Q3 2018 when the most recent figures were published. For context, China and India are the world’s largest countries by population (1.44bn and 1.37bn respectively) but with unemployment rates of only 3.62% and 7.20% achieved with key reforms targeted at improving local productivity and exports. As Nigeria journeys into the new decade, it has to grapple with fresh challenges that have beset the global economy and be decisive if it aims to maintain and improve its pride of place on the African continent and beyond. Global growth has been pressured by structural changes in demand and supply dynamics and record debt levels. Inflation in key advanced economies remains persistently low, while interest rates have fallen below zero in many climes (advanced), in a bid to stimulate weakening growth.

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One of the critical matters that will impact Nigeria in all of these is that our major revenue earner, crude oil is fast losing relevance as the world’s most important energy resource, and the impact is felt in lower prices and consistent quota cuts by OPEC. The world is moving rapidly towards renewable, sustainable energy, and fossil fuels, which we have in abundance are being relegated to the background.

If we will maintain our place as Africa’s largest economy in 2020, we must find new, viable revenue streams. There has been a lot of remodelling in the fiscal place recently – the PSC Amendment and the Finance Act 2020 are only two of such. However, it is important that revenue (and by extension, growth that is inclusive) comes from improvements in production and productivity, bearing in mind that our capacity is colossal. Manufacturing still contributes only 8.74% to national GDP (Q3:2019), Manufacturing Value Added (MVA) is still well below 40%, and exports of raw materials alone will not get us where we are going. Indeed, export with little or no MVA is an indicator of a country still in the throes of development a frontier economy. Without doubt, to get manufacturing working, we need to plug key inf rastructural gaps in power, transportation and port logistics.

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contributes 29.52% to the economy, but given the supply gaps we have witnessed in recent months due to the border closure policy and our still-heavy food import bill, there is the sense that latent potential exists in that sector if we resolve the issues in its value chain (farm productivity, storage, processing and logistics).

As a matter of emphasis, processing is important because revenue potential is enhanced when value is added to raw inputs before sale. For context, bargain hunters in the international markets purchase raw cocoa in bags f rom producing countries (particularly in Africa) at prices determined by demand and supply dynamics. Meanwhile, Chocolate bars, beverages, malt drinks and other cocoabased products are sold at prices determined through reference to their production costs and a reasonable profit margin. Because Chocolate’s value is added during processing and marketing, Cocoa farmers earned only about 5.5% of a global supply chain worth more than $100billion in 2015, which is less than 15% the governments in consuming countries receive in Value Added Tax (VAT) on the sale of chocolate products.

Another key theme that will define the new decade is deglobalization. Already, we have antecedents from the USChina trade spat and the UK’s exit from the EU. However,

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while the rest of the world is writing and rewriting trade charters in favour of national interests, Africa is plotting its emergence as a new, robust economic power by pooling interests. The AfCFTA was ratified in July 2019 and comes into force from H2:2020. There is also significant discourse around the adoption of the Eco as the currency of the ECOWAS. In all of these, Nigeria risks losing its place as the leader from the front.

For one, we delayed substantially before ratifying the AfCFTA, while we are also clearly not ready to adopt the common currency due to the subsisting exchange rate environment and inflation levels.

Meanwhile, as highlighted earlier, our strategic advantages in the area of production are poorly developed, hence limiting our capacity for relevant exports within the African region.

On a final note, there is the sense that this is the decade that will

define our regional and global relevance. We must be intentional about putting our house in order and addressing the issues that are peculiar to us. Beyond policies, we must also get our politics right, as elections are now mere formalities for us. We must show a commitment to educating our people and preparing them for the fourth industrial revolution. We must also resolve the challenges that inhibit private local and foreign capital, encourage enterprise and discourage a lack of structure and entrenched corruption in the public service; only then can we transform ‘growth’ from sheer numbers into visible development and a progressive nation.

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LAMB OF GOD Ayo Oluwatusin

God became flesh

From His sides gushed out blood and

Glory became dust

water

Light stepped into darkness

His eyes became bleak, suffering at its

In the lowliest form, He came

peak

Laid his birth bed in the midst of animals

One who knew no sin became sin

The God who created all

His body under the weight of it began to

Had changed His identity

quake

Just because of love for man

Never had there been such great darkness

Made Himself of no reputation

Indeed Him, God had to forsake

Didn’t want the world’s recognition Only sought His Father’s satisfaction

In all these He endured

This was His only condemnation

It was more than just a duty For He died for the world He loved

That He didn’t respect their rituals

Love that could only come from a Deity

And with God, He made Himself to coequal But indeed His citizenship is dual

He saw the joy ahead

He is man, yet spiritual

He saw the glory ahead God and man

Blasphemer! They called Him

Would finally be united

Hypocrite! They named Him Devil! They dubbed Him

Oh this is not a sad story!

And with thorns, they crowned Him

For the dead body of Him, was overshadowed with glory

Yet reviled He not

And up from the grave, He rose again

He had angels who could beat them to nought

Behold! A new life had just begun

But He chose the path of death For in this is the redemption of the earth

So let the heaven rejoice Let the earth rejoice

Like a lamb, He was led to the slaughter

For our King is ALIVE

He wasn’t weak, but He chose to be meek

AND HE REIGNS FOREVER and MORE.

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E.A. ADEBOYE The amazing story of a village boy-turned scholar and one of the greatest leaders of the age

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istory is replete with several accounts of how western missionaries brought the gospel and Christianity to Africa. Their exploits and

sacrifices did lay a good foundation for the gospel of Jesus Christ in Africa. However, the feats of the men who carried on afterwards are redefining the pattern and methods of advancing the Kingdom of God, not just in Africa, but all over the world. These men reached incredible milestones once thought impossible just a century earlier. This is the story of an astonishing turnaround in the “go ye� command of our Lord Jesus Christ as those who were once the audience of the gospel are now the preachers and orators of the same. One man stands out among the key drivers of this great move - Enoch Adejare Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God Worldwide.

He champions the model of the local church as one

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of the focal points of Christian discipleship which is evident in his relentless drive to have a parish of the Redeemed Christian Church of God at most 5 minutes walking distance in every corner of the planet.

In furtherance of this goal, he oversees a network of over 40,000 RCCG parishes in 198 nations of the world.

In the United States alone, there are over 600 RCCG branches, with the largest concentrations being in the states of Maryland, Texas, Illinois, California, and Washington D.C. This status is a mere point in a long and inspiring journey in the life of the man, Enoch Adejare Adeboye who was born on March 2, 1942 into a lowly family in the village of Ifewara, Osun State, located in the SouthWestern part of Nigeria. His poor family background seemed at first glance capable of confining him to a life of lack. A status he has described severally saying “Even the poor people in the community called us poor” In 1956, he was admitted into one of Nigeria’s foremost Secondary Schools, Ilesha Grammar School, Osun State. As a young boy, he discovered a passion for books, advanced knowledge and an aptitude for science and mathematics in particular. This led him to pursue higher education in the same field. He obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from the University of Ife, Nigeria in 1967, a Masters degree in Hydrodynamics from the University of Lagos, Nigeria in 1969, and a Doctorate Degree in Applied Mathematics from the same university in 1975. At this point, the boy from Ifewara had ambitions to become the youngest University Vice Chancellor in Africa, a dream he was diligently pursuing.

It did seem that this ambition would be realized as his academic career flourished, little did he know that a greater career awaited him in the service of the LORD. In 1967, he got married to his beloved wife, Foluke Adenike Adeboye (nee Adeyokunnu). He gratefully looks back to the times when he and his wife cut huge chunks of Okro into their meal soups so that while actual meat was absent, there was a representation with him always encouraging his wife saying “…I know my future will be great.”

In an experience that kick-started his divine encounter and journey to true greatness, his daughter became ill in 1973 and proved unresponsive to several bouts of orthodox medicine and home treatments. A cousin then invited him and his wife to a parish of The Redeemed Christian Church of God to seek divine

healing for their daughter. What this Doctor of Applied Mathematics and his adorable wife could not have imagined, as they stepped out of their house that day was that they had begun to walk into God’s ultimate plan for their lives.

On July 29, 1973, Enoch Adeboye made a personal commitment to Christ through the ministry of Reverend Josiah Olufemi Akindayomi, the founder and General Superintendent of The Redeemed Christian Church of God. Ordained a Pastor in RCCG in 1977, Pastor Adeboye received a solid foundation in the scriptures while unknown to him, he was being groomed for the future assignment under the tutelage of Reverend Akindayomi. He manifested an incredible passion for the work of the Lord by pioneering Bible study meetings, crusades, revivals, outreaches and the evangelistic programs which today have come to be known as the Holy Ghost Congress. These were very successfully conducted in various cities all over South-West Nigeria.

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From being a Doctor of Applied Mathematics at the

spot on the surface of the earth, a feat never before

University of Lagos, Nigeria, he started working with

recorded.

the founder of RCCG by translating his sermons from

The following year, attendance at the Holy Ghost

Yoruba to the English language. In 1981, when the

Congress (HGC) grew to 12 million worshippers.

founder passed on to glory, the baton of leadership

This program became a 3-Day Congress held every

was handed over to him by divine orchestration. His

December at the Redemption Camp. Much like other

appointment as General Overseer immediately brought

programs in RCCG, the Holy Ghost Congress has

an end to his academic career, and as a result, with all

witnessed its transformations also from a one-night

the diligence he had in him, he set his heart on taking

event in 1998 to a weeklong program today. At each

RCCG to the next level of ministry, where all strata

and every one of these events, many souls are won

of society could be involved in the ministry without

for Christ, and the power of God moves freely to heal,

compromising the true worship of God. The poor

anoint, and empower. The Holy Ghost Service has

boy from Ifewara who became a Doctor of Applied

been consistently held for over twenty years now and

Mathematics was now a Pastor leading a mission that

today, the crowd in attendance runs in the millions

was committed to expanding the Kingdom of God

every month.

and remain standing firm at the Second Coming of

With a disarming and endearing trademark of a

Jesus Christ.

humility, he easily shares his testimony of the Gospel;

Like a city set on a hill that cannot be hidden, global

his passion for soul-winning feeds his passion for

attention came on December 18, 1998, when he hosted

church-planting, and through this, countless people

the very first Holy Ghost Congress (open-air meeting)

have been inspired to follow him and serve the Lord in

in Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria with an attendance of over 7

the ministry with the presence of over 10,000 pastors

million people as reported by CNN and the BBC. It

within the RCCG and many more ordained yearly. This

constituted the largest mobilization of people in one

is not to discount the many more outside the Mission

Recognitions include the following: 1999

2000

2002

2005

2005

Received

Dedicated the

Received the

Received

Received

Awarded

Led the

Named one of

Awarded

Awarded

honorary

first chapel in

key to the

honorary

honorary

a National

Pre-Summit

The World’s Fifty

honorary

honorary

citizenship

the Nigerian

city of Detroit,

citizenship and

citizenship

Honor (Order

Prayers at the

Most Powerful

doctorate

doctorate

and key of

Presidential

Michigan.

key of Dallas,

and key of

of the Federal

64th General

People by

degree –

degree –

Cambridge,

Villa, Abuja,

Texas, USA.

Baltimore,

Republic of

Assembly of the

Newsweek

University of

University of

Massachusetts,

Nigeria.

Maryland,

Nigeria) by

United Nations

Magazine (USA).

Lagos, Lagos,

Nigeria, Nsukka,

United States.

the Nigerian

Headquarters,

Nigeria.

Nigeria.

President.

New York.

USA.

2008

2009

2009

2009

2009

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who follow his models. His appearance is straitlaced:

sought by presidents, and his appeal in both the secular

mostly with a pinstriped suit, a gleaming white shirt

and religious arenas is evidenced by the wide range of

and a bow tie. Enoch Adeboye and his ministry is

groups that have honoured him, including numerous

known around the globe, he has preached in remote

honorary doctorates from many institutions in Nigeria

African villages and in the heart of major cities in the

and abroad in appreciation of his contributions to

United States and Europe. Since 1981, when he became

humanity.

the General Overseer of RCCG, he has been accorded

Though the above achievements are phenomenal,

the opportunity to conduct preaching missions in

Enoch Adeboye never fails to give glory to God, ever

virtually every continent of the world.

staying grounded in humility even as he readily

Enoch Adeboye has written over 60 books. His daily

shares a personal experience where God led him

devotional manual (Open Heavens), with over 1 million

out to draw a human figure in the sands and wipe

published annually in hard-copies and soft copies

it off – an unforgettable lesson that God alone holds

made adaptable to mobile devices through the Open

the power to set a man high and do with him as He

Heavens Mobile App, available in English, French

pleases. He encourages everyone around him with a

and other major languages of the world is globally-

bold declaration that there are greater things ahead

distributed and widely-read. His life substantiates the

that the Lord will yet do. At this point, hardly anyone

scriptures in Zechariah 4:10 (NLT) which states: “Do

would hold a valid reason to doubt him.

not despise these small beginnings…” His life and

Pastor Enoch Adeboye has been married to Foluke

over 30 years of full-time ministry around the world is

Adenike Adeboye for over 53 years. Together they have

remarkable in every sense. From humble beginnings

three sons and one daughter, and many grandchildren.

as the son of a peasant farmer in Ifewara, Osun State,

They reside at the Redemption Camp, Ogun State,

Nigeria to one of the most influential people in the

Nigeria.

world, Pastor Enoch Adeboye’s counsel has been

2009

2010

2011

2011

2011

2014

2015

2015

2015

2017

Dakota State

Awarded

Awarded a

Chaired United

Awarded

Received award

Awarded

Awarded

Certificate of

Presidential

honorary

National Sports

Nations Global

honorary

as the Best/

National

Honorary

Recognition –

Merit Award –

University

doctorate

Honor (Spiritual

Summit on

doctorate

Most Profitable

Honour – (CON)

Doctor of

The Congress

The Nigerian

President’s

degree in

Pillar of Nigerian

the Road Map

degree –

Icon/Personality

Commander of

Science –

of The United

Society of

Leadership

Theology

Sports).

to a Culture of

University of

in Nigeria

the Order of the

University of

States of

Engineers

Award

– Canada

Peace in the

Ibadan, Ibadan,

Niger

Lagos

America.

Christian

Middle East.

Nigeria.

College, Canada.

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abanla is such

and behaviour and often scorned by

against Akobi who they were so

an amazingly

the other sons for this same reason.

jealous of. “What does he feel like?”

patient dad

While the others cannot wait to get

They asked. “He acts like he is the

who birthed

as far away from their dad as they

only son!” Well truthfully, he is the

amazingly

possibly can, Akobi loved being

only one who acts like a son, the

troublesome

around his dad. He enjoyed their

others are rebels. Darkness began

children! Boy!

walks at dawn, their fishing activities

to grow in their hearts as they kept

Were they troublesome! You would

in the evenings (fishing is Babanla’s

thinking such thoughts! “Let’s

often wonder how the common

greatest hobby by the way), he loves

see what will happen to Babanla

adage like father, like son never

listening to his dad as he shares

when his first and most beloved

applied to them. Barely is there

from his wealth of wisdom. Actually,

son is taken out of the picture”,

any resemblance in their looks or

the name Babanla was a nickname

they mocked. Akobi started sensing

character. Babanla believed strongly

given to Akobi’s dad because he

evil closing in on him; he went

in giving his children the free will to

acts like a father to everyone, both

immediately to his father, asking

choose whatever path they’d like to

his biological children and others.

for help and rescue. It looked like

follow. This, however, occurs after he

So he is often concerned about

his dad wasn’t listening. He sought

has given them instructions over

people and his heart cannot bear

his father three times that night

and again about what to do and

seeing them in pain or need. He

until he finally submitted to his

what not to do. So every child in

usually sends Akobi for these special

fate. That same night his brothers

the family knows Babanla’s will but

tasks of meeting people’s needs

came for him. They blindfolded him

do they follow it? That’s a different

and taking care of their pain. Akobi

with a dark cloth, whipped him so

question entirely.

and his dad were so close that they

hard, his flesh tore. They mocked

Babanla is the wealthiest and most

thought alike, finished each other’s

him. Spat on him. They told him to

powerful man there ever was. In fact,

sentences…you couldn’t even tell the

call for his beloved father to come

it is a common saying in the land

difference in their voice!

rescue him. In all these, Akobi spoke

and all surrounding cities even to

Babanla craves this same closeness

not a single word. He bore the pain

the far eastern cities that the source

with all his children but they won’t

courageously. In fact, he did not hold

of his wealth and power could not

yield. Over the years he has tried

the wrong against his brothers, he

be traced. So really, taking care of his

several means to draw them close,

forgave them though he knew they

children has never been a problem.

they were so stiff-necked. This is a

were going to kill him. His brothers

However, these troublemaker

constant source of displeasure in

treated him as a criminal. It was a

children all in the name of freedom

the heart of a father who loves so

public disgrace. He was stripped

would rather hustle on their own

deeply. The need to express this

naked and paraded around the

than rely on their father. One would

love to the other children and even

city as a thief. What great injustice!

think they despise their father and

those who are not of his household

Where is Babanla; the greatest and

all he has. It appeared so. This often

greatly intensified in Babanla’s heart.

wealthiest in the land??? Can he

displeased Babanla whose heart is

He sought a way to unite his family

not see what is being done to his

most generous and gives freely to all

and also bring in others who are

beloved? At last, they nailed him to

who asks him including those who

orphans and fatherless. After all, his

a tree; this was to further humiliate

are not of his household.

wealth is not for himself, his love is

him. He cried out with a loud voice

Oh wait a minute! There is ONE

not for himself, his power is not for

out of pain and betrayal! The father

exception among the children;

himself…it has to be given to those

had left him to die.

the firstborn son. He is the kindest

who need it.

There was silence. Not one person

and gentlest of all the sons. He is a

It was about this same period that

could take their gaze off the innocent

splitting image of his father in looks

the other children started plotting

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AKOBI brothers definitely could not go back

“BABANLA”. “He used all the

home for fear of wrath from their father.

power he had”. “I always knew

As evening approached, few trembling

my father who is your father too,

friends of Akobi embalmed his body

would somehow and in some

and placed it gently in a tomb. Everyone

way intervene… he would not

heard of his death. They mourned. Even

allow my body to rot”.

those from the far eastern cities came to

They were dumbfounded.

show their condolences to Babanla who

Right there they believed!

has been kind to them but no one saw

They believed that Akobi

him or knew where he had gone. They

is truly beloved of his father

camped around his house on the 1st and

and that his father was the

2nd day. On the morning of the 3rd day,

one who raised him from the

some were getting ready to head back

dead. Something instantly

to where they came from and suddenly,

occurred in their heart. Felt

a great light from the sky went through

like a heart transplant. The

the city straight to where Akobi’s body

newness had begun. Everyone

was laid. The force of the light jerked the

who believed instantly felt the

body and BOOM! Akobi came back to life!

light; the weight of sin, guilt

Only one young woman (one of those

and condemnation was lifted

Babanla sent Akobi to when she was in

off them especially the brothers

pain) saw him when he rose.

who killed him. It was replaced

She had gone early to the tomb to put

with a deep seated conviction

spices on his body. As she ran towards

that Babanla loves them too.

him, he stopped her; he had to show

They now understood what

himself first to the father. But as you

Babanla had been trying to

imagine, she ran back to the city as

communicate with them for a

though her life depended on it. Panting

long time. They all rushed into

really hard, she said “Ak…Ak….Akob….i is

the house where a very happy

alive!” “Grief has made you mad!” they

Babanla was sitting with a big

said to her. She kept repeating what

grin on his face and arms wide

she saw and as she was talking, Akobi

open. And that is how Akobi’s

walked in, they were not sure if it was

death and resurrection at long

Akobi or Babanla because he looked so

last united Babanla and his

much like Babanla. He showed them the

children. Till date, Akobi’s story is

holes in his hands. Some fainted. Some

still being told and anyone who

jumped back. Some hugged him. “H…H…

believes automatically becomes

How did? W…hat? Y…ou we…re d…d…

one of Babanla’s big family.

dead!” He just smiled and said the word

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The Realities of Climate Change Wale Olatujoye,

Public Analyst & Climate Action Advocate

“we are the first generation to be able to end poverty and the last generation that can take steps to avoid the worst impacts of climate change. Future generations will judge us harshly if we fail to uphold our moral and historical responsibilities.�

Ban Ki-Moon, immediate past UN Secretary-General

E

very human age has a major

the scourge of Climate change.

def ining

often

According to scientists, the 5 warmest years in human

influenced by one existential

history were recorded since 2015 with 2016 identified

phenomenon or the other. In

as the warmest. The implications of the above have

the middle ages, Europe was

been remarkable. Like the COVID-19 pandemic,

bedevilled by bubonic plagues

and worse still, the impact of climate change is an

which claimed about one-third to one-half of the

emerging catastrophe of global magnitude. The

European population within 5 years. The centuries

recent Australia bushfires which started as pockets of

that followed marked the beginning of scenarios that

fire from July 2019 with major blazes in January 2020

shaped latter events including the slave trade and

is a result of climate change caused by prolonged

its legalized version - colonialism. The eighteenth-

droughts. The fire consumed over 5.4m hectares of

century did set the pace for the industrial revolution

land, with over 2,400 homes destroyed and dozens

that shaped the foundations of the present-day

of deaths recorded.

economy beginning from the 19th century. In the

Although massive bushf ires, heatwaves, and

last century, the world witnessed two world wars with

hurricanes, and tornadoes are alien to us in Nigeria,

several million casualties.

we are neither excused from the impacts of climate

For the 21st century, we are not witnessing a new

change nor are we immune. The rise in sea and ocean

challenge, we are only confronted with the realities

level has exacerbated flooding in Nigeria. The year

of one hitherto neglected and defining challenge -

2012 in Nigeria was quite remarkable. This was not

moment

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only due to the Occupy Nigeria

economic and social lives of about

immediate environment is an

protests, but also the flooding that

30 million people (from Nigeria,

affordable strategy to make the

was recorded as the worst in 4

Chad, Cameroon and Niger who

climate safer.

decades. The National Emergency

share the lake across borders) who

Global responses such as the

Management Agency (NEMA)

depend on the lake for fishing,

Kyoto Protocol and the Paris

recorded that 30 of the 36 states

agriculture and other economic

Climate Agreement are all aimed

of Nigeria witnessed flooding

activities. This has been directly

at getting commitments from

while displacing over 2.1 million

linked to rising poverty, hunger

stakeholders to limit global

people and killing 363 people. The

and insecurity.

temperature rise to well below

2012 flooding affected 7 million

While the climate is not man-

2°C and as close as possible to

people with an estimated loss of

made, the changes to the

1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.

2.6 Trillion Naira.

climate are f ingerprints of

Citizens can also come up with

Experts have cited the flooding

human activities, notably, the

initiatives such as community

which two years ago, ravaged

indiscriminate emission of

sensitization on climate change

Victoria Island, and displaced

greenhouse gases GHGs –

via community outreaches as

residents in Lekki Phase II, Osapa

carbon dioxide (CO2), methane

well as the use of the mass media.

London, Victoria Garden City,

(CH4), etc. In combating climate

In addition, citizens can also

Ikoyi, Banana Island, Badore,

change, avoiding the usage

form advocacy groups aimed

Bugije, Igbo Efon, and Awoyaya

of home appliances such as

at challenging and instituting

as evidence of Lagos’ been

ref rigerators with CFCs have

legal actions against actors that

susceptible to rising sea level.

been advocated. Avoiding bush

are engaged in indiscriminate

These bring us to one conclusion

burning, harnessing the potentials

pollution of the environment and

– Climate change is real in Nigeria.

of green energy sources such as

emission of GHGs. Such groups

Apart f rom flooding, shifting

wind and solar will also help in

can also call for appropriate action,

weather patterns also threaten

contributing to global efforts in

legislation and enforcement of

food production, economic and

combating climate change. While

laws by governments.

social stability. The experience of

the need for trees for commercial

To mitigate the effect of climate

Lake Chad comes to mind in this

and domestic purposes might

change such as flooding,

regard. The shrinking of Lake Chad

be unavoidable, planting of trees

measures such as construction

is currently a huge threat to the

and the practice of greening our

and maintenance of standard drainages, proper channelling of waterways, and construction of barriers could go a long way. It is also important to checkmate indiscriminate disposal of refuse along water channels.

In combating climate change, no action is too expensive and no effort is too cheap. Our inaction can be very costly, our refusal to act can be catastrophic.

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God’s earth. The implications are devastating, as we still witness in our world today.

But by His grace, we have received the benef it of salvation – so great a salvation (Hebrews 2:3) – through which we can escape the impending doom caused by sin.

Just as sin reigned in our bodies, God’s grace brought salvation so that we would escape all forms of death. Jesus, through His death, resurrection, and ascension, brought us back into fellowship with God, as Father. (2 Corinthians 5:19, Ephesians 2:6) This great benefit is God’s gift to man, entirely from His grace and favour, to avoid the boast of any man in his own inherent ability to be good or to be saved from unrighteousness. (Ephesians 2:8,9) That we are Christians today is simply because of this great benefit. Our salvation is not by the hands of any man, but of God. And more importantly, this salvation is a

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gift the entire body of Christ freely

understanding that our salvation

received. It is not something we

is our greatest reason for praise.

have, but the avenue of recreation

Soteria itself is the Greek word

by which God now claims us as His.

for salvation. The mandate of the

(Ephesians 1:11)

team is the teaching of the Gospel

To read through the entire Bible

in order to get men saved and

will reveal the beauty of salvation,

to demonstrate the full power of

and the immense doors that have

God as benefits of our salvation.

opened to us through the sacrifice

Soteria holds extensive prayer and

of Christ. It is not wrong to say

teaching meetings, outreaches

that all that we receive in Christ,

to unreached people groups, in a

as Christians, is the direct result

continuous bid to get men saved

of salvation. Nothing shows us the

and bring them to the complete

love of God as much as the cross.

knowledge of God.

And not only are we saved

Since 2019, Team Soteria holds

from eternal destruction and

marathon prayers concurrently as

given eternal life. God is Himself

praise is offered up to God on the

glorified by our salvation. The

altar. This year, Team Soteria will

greater the gift and love, the

also run prayer and counselling

greater the appreciation. Excellent

call centres throughout the 78

benevolence births excellent

hours, and provide a prayer room

praise. Our salvation is excellent,

for participants who wish to pray

and we excellently praise God

during the event.

when we revel in His grace that saves us through the finished work of Christ. When we understand this, our perception of God is forever changed for the better, and we walk the earth in greater confidence.

The formation of Team Soteria has premised solely on the

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The Church and the Riches of this World The providers – Just like the Egyptians who provided for the needs of Israel. These providers need not be Christians, however, they will be used as conduits for passing the wealth into the hands of believers.

The managers – Those who have the skills and ability to take what has been provided and generate a multiplication of it. This fits into the story of

the talents where the Lord Jesus commended the managers who gained more interest on the talents given to them.

The distributors – These are men, women, institutions and governments that will be church-friendly, who God will use as a networking bridge to the fourth group and to make the funds available.

Field marshals – Certain men and women whom, in the words of Peter C. Wagner again, could be described as “Field marshals” who have the capacity to look beyond their own immediate needs and consider what has been put in their hand as instruments for reaching, planting, evangelizing and transformation.

Moments from 70hrs to present v i s i t w w w. m m p r a i s e . o r g t o v i e w m o r e

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constant study of the Word of

MAINTAINING A BALANCE BETWEEN

HEALTH AND FAITH Dr. Oluwatosin ASALA

H

ealth according to the

physical, mental, social and spiritual wellbeing, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

Faith represents our Christian walk - 2 Corinthians 5:7. It is a necessary tool to live the Christian life maximally, without it, the Bible says we cannot please God. So we must believe, to get things in this kingdom. We must be able to trust God when the things our eyes can see don’t look like what faith is asking of us.

Our health on the other hand as defined earlier involves all aspects of our wellbeing, not just our physical bodies. Good health is necessary for kingdom activities, it is someone that is healthy that can work for God. A sick person to a large extent will be limited in what he or she can do as it is easier for a healthy person to shine as light and dispel darkness wherever he or she is. A healthy person’s light will be bright and likely have more effect in this world.

This also implies that a person who is unhealthy is unable to have good works literally talk less of people being able to see the good works and glorify God. We therefore need to take good care of our bodies and

Spirit - Jude 1:20.

We receive faith by hearing the word of God Romans 10:17. This word comes in a personalized manner applicable to your index situation, one needs the Holy ghost to decode appropriately what God is saying concerning the situation.

This means that you have evidence despite the fact that you have not

every aspect of our wellbeing.

seen the desired result physically.

If the above are not present, what

World Health Organization, is the state of complete

God - Joshua 1:8 and prayer in the

Some of the practices that help us maintain good health include: 1.

Eating healthy food (the more natural, the better… less processed foods)

2. Regular exercise (avoid a sedentary lifestyle) 3. Getting adequate rest when due 4. Practice good hygiene e.g. hand washing as appropriate, tooth brushing twice daily, keeping a clean environment.

5. Regular checkups at a health facility depending on your age 6. Avoidance of smoking, alcohol and substance abuse Following counsel given by health professionals for sicknesses that occur as either as long term or short term.

the doctor said will happen will happen o, except God decides to have mercy or He uses the situation to show His glory at a particular set time like we see in the case of the blind Bartimaeus Mark 10:49-52, John 9:2-3. Medical personnel talk based on their knowledge and experience and will not pretend about your health situation.

So what happens in real time when you are sick?

1.

Pray about it first

2. Go to the hospital and find out what is wrong with you 3. Keep praying in faith but listen to medical counsel 4. Submit the medical diagnosis to God’s word 5. Get other believers to join their faith with yours

Regular use of medications

6. Sometimes God will give an

prescribed by a doctor if you

instruction, pay attention and

have a health condition that

perform it

requires everyday care such as

7. You’re safer to take the

hypertension, mental health

medical care while you trust

issues…

God for a miracle

Having healthy relationships with

8. You will know when the

family and people

supernatural kicks in therefore

For faith to be balanced as well,

keep trusting.

certain things must be in place,

HAPPY

BIRTHDAY

DADDY ENOCH ADEJARE ADEBOYE FROM ALL SEEDS WORLDWIDE

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