They Were Rejected And Cast Down, But Jesus Lifted Them Up

BY: Phil Adams/Vitalis Ugoh, Calabar

The General Overseer of God’s Arena Of Liberty (GOAL) aka “Enough is Enough”, Prophet Sunday Obi, had a mind set over a child who has no parents, describing him as a “bastard”. This illustration was for Satan who came to “steal, kill and to destroy”.

Unfortunately, he says “today Satan is a bastard. He is a fatherless child and must be treated likewise. He has no meaning in the lives of believers and must be isolated. He has nothing to offer in the Kingdom of God. He is in trouble”.

Truly speaking Satan was put to shame during the service. The Prophet was very angry in the spirit that he could not but began to exhibit the grace and power of God over Satan the devil spiritually and physically. It got to the point when he wore his boxing gloves and dealt with him squarely. It was a fierce combat but the good news was that the power of Master Jesus overwhelmed the devil as he bowed.

Satan came as usual to try to exhibit its antics by striking an arrow on the Prophet, but who is he that says a thing and it came to pass when the Lord has not said so? And power jam power and the weaker power faded away to the glory of God.

The theme of the service is “From nobody to somebody”. There are many Bible instances to justify the theme. First, you must believe and trust in God for things to turnaround for you. The grace of God is for everyone but you must have accepted him as your Lord and Saviour.

It worked for Joseph, Esther and Daniel in the Bible and today it will work for you in Jesus Name Amen.

The rain continues to fall as many worshippers stayed away from coming to serve their God. Many later came very late. This is human beings for you. They only come to receive and not to appreciate or give to God.

However, the scantiness of worshippers could not stop activities from proceeding. God kept the faith of the few people on as the Intercessory prayer points were offered by Rev. Kingdom Obi, the youngest Minister of God in the Commission.

She cited Eph.6:12 “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.”

Kingdom raised prayers against principalities and powers, against the rulers of darkness of the world, against spiritual wickedness in high places among others.

She prayed against every evil man or woman stagnating our progress to die in the Name of Jesus Name, prayed for a turnaround, a testimony and visitation of our Lord Jesus Christ in our lives.

Continuing she quoted “Mk. 11:23 says “For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith.”

It was a powerful and dangerous prayers against the devil and our God received them, Àmen!

Emphasing, the Servant of God, Prophet Sunday Obi, who testified to the glory of God, thanked ministers and workers for their prayers which God had answered, saying “our God is alive”.

“Today, your marriage will be restored, unmarried women shall get husbands, men shall locate their wives, thus says the Lord.”

The Arena Echo International choir entertained the congregation with the beautiful rendition “Chukwu Oma, Onye Obi Oma”. It was indeed very unique and spiritual.

Thereafter, God’s Own General Prophet Sunday Obi, honourably invited the guest speaker Pst Victor Onen to present the Word “From Nobody To Somebody”.

He declared “today you will move from useless to usefulness”.

Onen burst into a song “I have a wonderful treasure” as the congregation joined him admiration and sang and danced.

Taking his message from the Book of Mark 1:40-45: saying “And there came a leper to him, beseeching him, and kneeling down to him, and saying unto him, If thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.”

He narrated the story of the leper and how his faith cut up with Jesus and he got his healing. Remember, he was rejected, isolated, abandoned, stigimatised, as well as nobody in his community. He was cast out of the city. But his faith and believe saw him through and so shall it be with you today, Àmen?

The leprosy man heard that Jesus was passing through No.11 Otu Ansa street, Calabar and sort for healing, Jesus spoke a word and he was cleansed. Today your leprosy is cleansed in Jesus Name Amen.

Onen reminded believers that God is still in the business of changing situations from worse to better. It doesn’t matter how hopeless it is. He heals, restore hope, breaks protocol, He makes a way where there is no way, and what the Father does, the Son does too”.

He says, “there are two types of leprosy, nay physical and spiritual. In the case of physical, it could result to an unpleasant, detest or misfit. He stings or despises. In the spiritual, means a moving corpse, talking but blind and a public nuisance “.

“A leper is a nobody, has no life, no personality or credibility.”

Onen says, “it doesn’t matter the kind of reproach, shame and disappointments, failures, distress and challenges you have being facing, what matters is your relationship with God.”

“Your children, wife, husband and friends may abandon you, is it what Christ says about you? No! The Creator of Heaven and Earth has good thoughts for His Children.”

He told the story of Esther, Joseph and Daniel in the Bible to buttress his teaching to boost our faith in Christ Jesus.

Onen declared “I am somebody in my father’s house. My children are somebody and we are all lifted up”.

The following Bible verses are useful for further study, Esh 8:1-5/2:17/G.39;4/45:1-15/Roms.9:25-26/Psa.39:4/ISam.16:1-4.

Prophet Sunday Obi, God’s own general, took over the stage and it became too hot for the demons.

Ministering, he says “today you may have been cast out, but God will lift you up. Today you may be down, Arena is the final bus stop for challenges”.

The plan of God for us is to lift us up and not to cast us down. Amen. The stone that the builder rejected will become the corner stone. When all hope is lost, Our Ebenezer is there for us.

He declared worships all the way as he danced and danced to the glory of God. The house got ignited with the fire of the Holy Spirit and cut up with so many believers. They got their instant healing, deliverance, blessings and prophetic messages.

The power of God moved as praise and worship songs continues.

“God is interested in you and what happens in your life. Jesus knows your situation before creation. He has the answers to those challenges. Today I declare you to be somebody. God will change the sign of untimely death, sickness to smile, joy, peace and happiness”.

He offered prayers against ritualists in Cross River State. He prayed against kidnappers and let darkness be their portion and for God to frustrates their enterprises.

The giant of Africa, had declared the blessings of God upon the lives of believers and christians during the e.

“Satan, he says is in trouble as well as a bastard”. And the Master Jesus Christ, the Supernatural, The Magnificent and The Author and Maker of the World manifested in His Glory and uplifted them that believed in His Power.”

He was subdued, put to shame, humiliated and cast out. And there was joy, love, peace and happiness amongst them that were set free.

“Because, He lives, there was an overflow during the service. He did it again as the glory, honour and majesty goes to Him alone. Alleluia!”

God restored grace, power and strength to His Servant as promised. His word is Yes and Amen.

Tarry Night! Tarry Night!!Next tarry Night comes up on September 29,2023. Invite your family and friends. It is a promising night to remember. Glory.

The Lord is your strength! Amen.