By: Phil Adams/Vitalis Ugoh Calabar

The Theme of Friday’s Service is “A New Dawn”. From the literally point of view, no man has made himself what he is. There must be a divine connection or hand of God in every success you record or achieve in this life. This is a tested and proven fact. So, when you see people who claim that they are self made, this is a complete lie from the pit of hell.

A new dawn must begin with a divine process – that is, the hand of God is involved, else there will be no progress.

This scenario has always occurred especially at the beginning of every year, when worshippers usually do not like to take the things of God seriously. Each time, there is a theme to liberate people, the service would record few attendance.

Prophet Sunday Obi during worship session

Remember, God had said, “He will not share His Glory with anyone” and so it is. The Prophet reminded us that he will do the work of His Master even if he sees only two people in the church.

However, meeting the church empty looks like a sign of disrespect or rebellion against the Servant of God. He deeply expressed his mind and warned that if this continues he will relocate where people would value him most. “I have spoken to God and I am waiting for His instructions”.

And there was a prophecy for the restoration of hope or change from today’s service. You shall not go back the same way you came today – Amen!

The few that came carried their blessings as the denounced their old life and gave their lives to Jesus Christ.

The Intercessory prayer points were anchored by Evang. Blessing Asim as the Holy Spirit directed.

She began by appreciating God for his mercies upon our lives and for making us see a bright new day. Also, she thanked God for the theme for the service – A New Dawn”.

Oh Lord may I have an encounter with Jesus like the woman with the issue of blood and receive my healing in Jesus Name Amen, Oh Lord, water my dry land for my sake -(Isa 43:19), Father, as I serve you today, bless thy bread and thy water, take sickness away from my midst. Take away barreness, help me to fulfill my dreams while still on earth.

Oh Lord, let me have a new dawn right now, change my situation. When the Lord turn away the captivity of Zion, it was like to them that they were dreaming.

She prayed and prophesied against anything holding us captive in the past, today because you are in this service you will have an encounter with Jesus and receive your new dawn Amen, you will be delivered from shame and reproach in Jesus Name Amen, you are free from sickness, free from bareness, poverty and free from the spirit of rising and falling.

Finally, she appreciated God for answering all our prayers as the congregation began to speak in tongues to glorify His Holy Name.

The testimonies were glorifying and pleasing to God.

The thirty minutes worship and praise is usually very significant as the Servant of God would not allow it to pass by without observing it religiously in every Friday’s Service. It was as usual, great and amazing.

Earlier, Prophet Sunday Obi had appreciated the Arena Echo International choir for rendering her Special No “He has done it again” to the glory of God. It was a unique session indeed. He alone deserved to be glorified. He is the Truth and the Light.

Presenting the Word, God’s own general Prophet Sunday Obi, says a new dawn means from rejection to divine acceptance. It means new opportunities, divine turn around or a fresh beginning. A life of greatness from rejection or humiliation.

But hear this, “when God turns away their captivity, it looks like they were dreaming”. It became a surprise. And I know today because you are here, the Lord will give you a new dawn in Jesus Name Amen. Any one who says your story will not change, let him or her die by fire.

He further said that “there is no permanency in the world “nobody”. When you are pumpous, God will bring you down. Life is flexible. God must be involved at all times. It comes in the way of the Lord. I will make a way where there is no way says the Lord.

Prophet Obi narrated the story of Hagar & Ishmael how they were sent away and God promised to make Ishmael a great nation.

Matthew 1:18-20, 24-26
[18] Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit.
[19] Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not wanting to make her a public example, was minded to put her away secretly.
[20] But while he thought about these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take to you Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit.
[24] Then Joseph, being aroused from sleep, did as the angel of the Lord commanded him and took to him his wife,
[25] and did not know her till she had brought forth her firstborn Son. And he called His name Jesus.”

Also, Jesus said to the paralytic in Mark 2:11-12 “I say to you, arise, take up your bed, and go to your house.”

“Immediately he arose, took up the bed, and went out in the presence of them all, so that all were amazed and glorified God, saying, “We never saw anything like this!”

It was a new dawn for him. That affliction will go away today in Jesus Name Amen. If you key into today’s theme you go home celebrating.

Other Bible verses concerning a new dawn include, 2 King 5:1-14/Isa. 43:19/Isa. 18:18-19.

Isaiah 43:19 says “Behold, I will do a new thing, Now it shall spring forth; Shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness And rivers in the desert”.

He prophesied that today there will be a new thing in your business, marriage, education, career and financed in Jesus Name, Amen.

All you need to do to be connected is to always appreciate Him in every situation. He is a merciful God. He is love, kind, reliable and unchangeable.

The ministration was divine and precise in prophetic realm. The few that were sorted out got their healing and blessing. It was a new dawn for them after encountering the Prophet.

After the ministration was the time to raise seven prayer points by the Son of the Prophet, Victor Onen. He anchored it according to the direction of the Holy Spirit. He appreciated God for all he has done for his children since the beginning of the year.

The Prophet offering prayers to God on arrival to the church

He prayed against those that don’t want our new dawn, that no one will shut our doors this year, let our perceived enemies die by fire, that there must be a new dawn in my life, Oh Lord cleanse my old life and give me a new life in Jesus Name Amen and Oh Lord help me to stop murmuring in my life.

Obi had prophesied on three key issues and ordered those involved to own up and be delivered spiritually.

The highlight of the service was the inauguration of members of the newly formed Hospitality Department. They are Min. Adeline Elemi – leader, Joseph Azogor, Ofu Effiong, Esther Charles and Evang. Blessing Asim.