By: Phil Adams/Vitalis Ugoh Calabar
“The gates of hell shall not prevail over the church of God, says the Lord and so shall it be in ARENA Jesus Name Amen'”.
This is a powerful revelation and spoken word from the Lord through His Prophet Sunday Obi concerning the reduction of worshippers on Friday Services since the beginning of this year.
God says the reason is not far fetched. Some have come to receive and go. Some came to see signs and wonders while the few that had stayed out are those who trust and believe in the Lord.
Secondly, “inconsistency and lack of the knowledge and understanding of the Word, had overshadowed them as they begin to doubt the Prophet”.
But God in His Word emphasised that “the gates of hell shall not prevail over his church and that is where Prophet Sunday Obi, the General Overseer of God’s Arena Of Liberty (GOAL) aka “Enough is Enough” stands.
God has never abandoned him each time he calls upon His Holy Name. There have been several instances where God had proven to him that He is God and not Man. Each time, health challenges comes, He heals him. The enemies have fought severally and He restored all that was stolen.
“That is God for you. He doesn’t abandon his own. There is always a soft landing to prove that He is God”.
Prophet Sunday Obi admonished those always regular to service that there is a reward to those who diligently serve Him. And that, He will not abandon his children. He took the children of Israel out of Egypt and He will do the same to you today in Jesus Name. Amen.
The theme is “Power in the spoken word” as well as a Communion Service.
There is tremendous power in the spoken word. The Word is power and life.
Whatever comes out of a believer positively or negatively stands. So it is therefore, advisable for us to choose the oath of light by speaking positively at all times.
God created man in our own image and Likeness. He gave man authority and dominion over all other creatures. He says, whatever you ask in my Name, I shall give to you, knock and the door shall open, seek and you shall find. These are His word and faithfully, He had kept to them”.
“He is a faithful God. He is not bias. He is just and perfect God. His Name is Almighty, King of Kings, Lord of Lord, Rose of Sharon, Mighty Man in battle etc”.
The Holy Spirit was there to direct the other segments of the service.
The Intercessory prayer points were handled by Minister David Ibe according to the spirit of God.
He prayed and asked God to send his word as an encouragement, comfort and strength to the body of Christ to edify the church (Eph.4:29), Lord let your church speak with boldness and clarity, proclaiming your truth and love to the world in need (Acts 4:29-31), let me cultivate self awareness, humility and kindness using your words to uplift and support others (Eph.4:32), Lord may I be filled with the Holy Spirit who gives me the ability to speak boldness, wisdom and love (Acts 2:4) and Lord may your word be a lamp unto the feet of Prophet Sunday Obi and a light unto his path as he seeks to fulfill your vision in his life ( Psa. 119:105).
He also prayed for the family of Prophet Sunday Obi and that God should bless them with love, peace and unity (Psa 138:1) and that God should bless ARENA with fruitfulness, growth and success (Matt 25:14-36).
The thirty minutes worship was incredibly marvelous. It aroused the spirit of worshippers in preparation to hear and receive the Word.
There was light in the service as the Servant of God was inspired to glorify the Lord.
The ARENA Echo International choir rendered a beautiful number to honor the Lord during the Communion Service – Alleluia!
The giant of Africa, Prophet Sunday Obi, in his simple manner, ushered Eld. Eno Francis Akpan to the Pulpit to deliver the Word “Power in the Spoken Word” according to the direction of the Holy Spirit.
Singing a song, she invited the holy Spirit to take over her soul, body and Spirit and speak through her.
God created the earth by His word according to “Genesis 1:3
[3] Then God said, “Let there be light”; and there was light.”
He also created man in our own image and Likeness
Genesis 1:26
[26] Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.”
She cited Proverbs 18:21
“Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit”.
Eld. Akpan admonished us to always speak positive words as Christ did while on earth.
John 1:1
[1] In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
“Speak the Word as it is life. I shall not die, I shall prosper in life, I shall be the head and not the tail, I am healed by the Blood and so on and so forth”.
She advised believers to always stay on the word of God. Say what God says and it shall come to pass in Jesus Name Amen.
The word that comes out of our mouth can make or mar. Words are strong and powerful.
“Use your tongue to glorify God. Say what God say. Spoken Word is spiritual and powerful. You can not reverse after it has left. Learn to control your tongue. Confess your sins. God wants us to speak the truth always. The word is truth. The word of God has power.”
“Stop using abusive words on your family, against anyone or your wards.”
She referenced the following Bible verses: Psa. 19:14/34:13/Prob.12:14/13:3/12:18 and 18:21 respectively.
Prophet Obi, had said that the devil has no power over the church of God.
He says “spoken word heals, restores, brings peace and love. Jesus spoke with authority and power. Stop doubting. It creates room for fear and when there is fear, lack of faith sets in.”
According to him, “what shall be your reward after preaching Christ to the world, and your soul cannot make heaven?
The word may delay, but it must surely come to pass
However, he says, “you must first believe in yourself”.
The corporate prayers were offered by the Prophet himself according to the holy Spirit of God.
He prayed for the anointing of our lips, prayed for a spiritual stone that was thrown against our enemies, that in today’s service God should change our story, prayed for long life and prosperity, clapped against the camp of our enemies, that the ground should vomit all that it had swallowed from us in Jesus Name Amen.
Finally, he directed for personal supplication from the congregation.
The service was exceedingly awesome and glorious.
There were testimonies, healing and deliverance during the Communion Service.
Next week is Blood sprinkling service.
Hands and special prayers were laid on children against evil attacks during the service too.
First timers were duly welcomed and prayed for.
The Prophet released abundance of blessings from God to the congregation before drawing the curtain close.
Oh, what a glorious service!
