By: Phil Adams/Vitalis Ugoh Calabar
The Ominisçience, the Omnipotent and the Omnipresent God before creation knew that the World is full of evil and went ahead to sacrifice His Only Begotten Son – Jesus Christ to die on the Cross to wash away our sins.
Scientifically and spiritually, there is no prove of such records by any man on earth. It is a foundational truth that has trended over thousands of decades now.
God saved the world through His Son Jesus Christ. We were saved by His Grace. What this means is that salvation and eternal life are completely free, unearned gifts from God, made possible entirely through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ.
It is a foundational truth that humanity is rescued from the consequences of sin not by personal goodness, but by God’s radical, unmerited favor.
In Ephesians 2:8-9: “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast.”
Thus, the concept in a believer’s life means identity, and relationship with God. We cannot earn our way to heaven through good deeds, religious rituals, or moral perfection. Jesus paid the entire penalty for sin on the Cross.
Jesus is the Rock and the foundation of our life. Salvation is a gift, no one can claim they are “better” or “more deserving of God’s love than anyone else.”
Trust and believe in Him and you will be saved. He has never failed those who kept to His Commandments. For the fact that you left all you are doing to attend today’s service, you are saved by His Grace.
You are saved by His Grace in all ramifications – Amen!.
And as many that believed and see Him as the foundation of truth, were saved from sin – Alleluia!
The Intercessory prayer points were anchored by Pst. Mrs Adeline Elemi by appreciating God for life and grace to see the day.
She referenced Ephesians 2: 8-9 “O LORD GOD, Thank you for saving me from sin and death, John 3:16-17 “O LORD GOD, help me to believe in you so that I don’t perish, and 2 Corinthians 12:9 “O LORD GOD, let your grace be sufficient for me and strengthen me in my weakness.
She continued in Romans 5: 1-2 “O LORD GOD, let grace speak for us in the days of trouble and “O LORD GOD, delete the devices of the wicked against our lives and appreciated God for answering our prayers.
The prayers were too powerful for the devil and its agents to withstand the heat. The fire started to burn spiritually.
This segment saw the General Overseer Prophet Sunday Enu Obi dancing round the choir stand and the Altar in appreciation to God for all He has done in the lives of worshippers and ARENA since the beginning this year.
The expression of joy and happiness was very glaring as he danced and danced to the glory of God.
One aspect of the service that the Prophet doesn’t joke with is the thirty minutes worship and praise. This was religiously observed as late comers were not allowed in until it was over. It was spiritual and powerful. The Angels were at alert and in charge.
The worship session was glorious
and rewarding.
Testimonies were glorifying. This follows with ARENA Echo International Choir Ministration. It was edifying. Based on the title of the song the choir rendered, Pastor Obi having commended the choir, asked the questions “if you are in the church and not saved, will you make heaven?
“When the saints are matching on, will you be there? Have you been saved by grace? Has grace found you?” When people come to fellowship after the Word is preached, what are they coming for? To receive miracles?”
“Ministers come late forgetting that God is keeping record of our actions and that everyone will give account of himself.
He recalled a video he watched and pointed that being a philanthropist while on earth doesn’t guarantee you will make heaven. After death comes judgement. Today’s theme actually stems from the title of the song rendered by the choir which is “There comes a time in everyone’s life where they have to make decisions on who to follow”.
As usual the General Overseer introduced a seasoned Minister of God Pst Mrs Rita Kelvin Okang to present the Word as directed by the Holy Spirit.
Themed “Saved by Grace”, she said “Grace is God choosing you when you had nothing to offer Him back. It’s not a reward for being good enough. It’s rescue when you were out of options.
She defined “Saved by Grace” as, “You didn’t earn it. You didn’t deserve it. But He gave it anyway.”
Pst. Mrs. Rita Okang referenced Ephesians 2:8-9 which says: “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.”
According to her, “Salvation isn’t a salary you worked for. It’s a gift someone died to buy for you.
Prophet and Rev Mrs Obi at the choir stand appreciating God
She cited three Powerful Examples of Grace in Action to include, The Thief on the Cross – Luke 23:39-43, The Woman Caught in Sin – John 8:1-11 and
The Prodigal Son – Luke 15:11-24″.
She noted as follows: Why this Matters For You Today, your present struggles don’t cancel you, and your future is not earned, it’s secured.
The Power of Grace:
Grace doesn’t make you lazy. Grace makes you loyal.
When you realize someone died for you, paid for you, and still chose you, you stop living for yourself, she added.
“You are not saved because you prayed the longest, gave the most, or sinned the least. You are saved because Jesus is the Most. And He was enough. If you’re tired of trying to earn God’s approval, rest. The work is finished. The debt is paid. The door is open. That’s grace. And it’s still saving people today.”
It was a powerful message and the entire Arena began to quake in the spirit realm.
Earlier, Prophet Obi further emphasized that Grace is unmerited favour. “I am not qualified by all standards to be doing what I am doing, but for grace”.
He recalled the move of God in huge crusades he had ministered, the fleet of cars at airports to pick him, how a paralytic man was healed in Lagos and his hotel accommodation was upgraded, and on his return among the entourage that saw him off to the airport were all different caliber of persons.
“It was grace speaking for me,” he said. Yet his family still worships idols. That you got a job following an interview is not because you were most suitable. Grace found you. He recalled how he correctly answered questions that his Sunday school teacher couldn’t answer, which by grace earned him a job he never applied for.
Instance in the scriptures is Moses found by Pharaoh’s daughter during the onslaught of infants in Egypt.
He told of how his car burned at Danare in Boki LGA, and how the whole community came to his rescue. Grace spoke for him. The case of Justice Ebuta was recalled. it was done to him according to prophetic declaration, he was called exactly 3 hours after service, how his missing file was found, Justice Odili presided over the case and approved payment of his arrears for 8 years,
delayed letter of approval released, and promoted to High Court one and two, but Justice Ebuta failed to return to appreciate God. Presently he is ill from spiritual attacks and refused to come to thank Goe declared that grace finds you in your office and let any unrepentant person against you go down for your sake. You are saved by grace from satanic captivity, stagnation and backwardness in Jesus Name. Amen!
Pst. Mrs Rita Kelvin Okang delivering the Word
He doesn’t minister to people anyhow because of name calling like ‘hungry pastor’. When you are saved, there is a change of story, you are separated from your family spiritually. You are saved by faith through grace not because of your righteousness. When you are saved even Satan fears you. Grace facilitates deliverance in no time here in GAOL to the glory of God.
A woman threw a stone as directed long after and got result on the targeted wicked agent in her life. He mentioned that the chairman of FAN appointed him as State PRO without knowing him in person shortly after his registration as a member. That was grace. Grace located a member of GAOL out of the lot that sat for the promotional exams and she was promoted following prophetic message.
He led prayers that “today let grace speak for me. I want unmerited favour to speak for me, family, career etc .When grace speaks for you, you become like a rejected cornerstone that becomes the chief cornerstone.
Read the following Bible verses Eph 2:8-9, Rom 3:23-24, Rom 10:9-10, Jh 3:16, Eph 2:8 & 9 for more understanding.
Finally, the Corporate Prayer was delivered by Apostle Ubong Thompson as the Holy Spirit directed. “Oh God, by your grace
blot out every handwriting of sickness, sin, backwardness etc from my life – Col. 2:14; I receive the garment of praise, oil of joy and beauty for ashes – Isa. 61:3; let every evil decree on me, family etc be cancelled – Isa. 10:1; let the altar of God counter every evil altar where they have taken my name for evil – Isa. 44 and let the safety of our children, husband, family etc be guaranteed – Prov 21:31.
Encompass us with your grace and favour like Esther for that which we do not qualify Esther 2:15 and 17; take me from where I am now upwards to where you have ordained for me – Ps 40:2; let every weapon fashioned against me and curse against my life be overcome – Isa. 54:17; I commit my pursuit, endeavours etc into your hands for direction by your grace. – Pro 3:5-7. He appreciated God for answering our prayers in Jesus Name, Amen.
The Prophetic ministration by Pastor Obi was glorious and awesome. As they came they were saved by grace. They went in celebration of their victory and salvation.
In Thanksgiving to God, unlike before, Prophet Obi danced with the Choir through the altar, round the Arena and ended up at the choir stand, this time not without his wife Rev. Kate Obi.
To spice up the service was a special rendition by Elder Mrs Akpan and a guest music minister who led worshippers in an exciting and powerful worship and praise session. Grace found her and she was appreciated both financially and prophetically to the glory of God to mark the end of month service.
Our last Tarry Night is slated on September 25, 2026. It is a Mantle/ Impartation Service. Come with family and friends. God bless you.
First timers were duly welcomed and prayed for.
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He is the truth and foundation of our life. He is the Most High. May His Holy Name be glorified – Amen!
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