Then, while I was engaging in our ministry’s tradition of fasting in order to be led by God, he whispered to me what that following year would be and gave me scriptures to back it up. I was greatly embarrassed, I had argued and debated against this practise and had condemned individuals that were associated with doing this, even when some were my mentors and individuals I respected. It’s been over ten years and the Lord has continually given me names for the proceeding year and scriptures to back it up. I have been obedient with my declarations since.
Please don’t get it wrong, I’m well aware of individuals who continue to manufacture this stuff and peddle it like it comes from God. What I’m saying is, I’m not one of them.
The lessons I have learnt from this has greatly enriched my understanding of the person of God: Nobody knows all about God. Nobody can claim to speak for him at all times. Nobody has the right to criticise others unless it’s flagrant flouting of God’s word. The beauty of our God is in the different expressions we exhibit and this compliments his multifaceted sides.
In the last year, there had been much noise made about practises in the church and emotions are high on both sides. One thing I continue to stress is for everyone to study his word and seek revelation from the Holy Spirit. I continue to do this with the best of my ability and with the grace of God helping me. I have been true to this course since he called me into ministry 23 years ago. I may not have been wise all the time or prudent or diplomatic but I have been true.
My personal testimony is, I gave my life to Jesus publicly, I got baptised in water like my Lord and Saviour, I also got the baptism of the Holy Spirit with evidence in speaking in tongues, i pay tithes, I hear God, he guides me, instructs me, corrects me, convicts me but more importantly loves me. You may not subscribe to some or all of the above but that’s your prerogative. Everyone will answer before God someday.
Now, I declare to anyone reading this that the creator of all things who know the future has revealed to me that 2018 will be a year to Soar: All that happened to you in 2017 good and bad had prepared us for a quickening in this year but this promise is for those who wait upon the Lord, who believe , trusts, and obey him. The principal scripture he gave me is Is 40:31. If you believe, it will work for you and if you don’t, happy new year!
