RAISING DISCIPLES FOR WORLD OUTREACH

  "Now the birth of Jesus Christ was in this way: when his mother Mary was going to be married to Joseph, before they came together the discovery was made that she was with child by the Holy Spirit." — Matthew 1:18-20 THE QUIET HERO Who truly knows Joseph? Not Joseph the dreamer — that son of Jacob who soared from a pit to a palace, who wore the coat of many colours and fed a famished generation. Not Joseph of Arimathea, that bold and influential man who stood before Pilate and tenderly laid the body of our Lord in his own tomb. No. This Joseph is different. Quieter. Simpler. A carpenter. An ordinary man in the streets of Israel — unremarkable by the world's measure, unannounced by fanfare or fame. He sought no spotlight. He pursued no platform. He did not hunger for recognition or public promotion. And yet — Heaven chose him. There is something deeply sacred about the man God trusts with silence. CHOSEN FOR THE UNTHINKABLE  Joseph made history not by performing a miracle...

The Ministers of gods "Join one another in following my example, brothers, and carefully observe those who walk according to the pattern we set for you. For as I have often told you before, and now say again even with tears: Many live as enemies of the cross of Christ. Their end is destruction, their god is their belly, and their glory is in their shame. Their minds are set on earthly things." — Philippians 3:17-19 "For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear." — 2 Timothy 4:3 The way things appear today, I begin to wonder whether becoming a Church Minister entails any sacrifice, cost, or sacred calling at all. The Scriptures remind us in Jeremiah 23:1 — "Woe to the shepherds who are destroying and scattering the sheep of my pasture!" — declares the LORD. Yet such shepherds multiply in our day. ...

 When You Blindly and Ignorantly Obey the Devil's Bidding "My friends, you are spiritual. So if someone is trapped in sin, you should gently lead that person back to the right path. But watch out, and don't be tempted yourself. You obey the law of Christ when you offer each other a helping hand." — Galatians 6:1–2 We are living in a precarious age. An age marked by breathtaking technological advancement, astonishing scientific discoveries, and the rapid expansion of human knowledge. Technocrats and scientists continue to unlock mysteries that once seemed impossible. These developments are remarkable and worthy of admiration. Yet, alongside these achievements come profound challenges for humanity. One of the most troubling realities of our time is that sin has become increasingly normalized. What was once regarded with fear and moral caution has now been trivialized and, in many circles, openly celebrated. Sin has been so demystified that many no longer recognize its d...

 When Correction Becomes a Taboo “But when Cephas came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he was clearly in the wrong.” — Galatians 2:11 In recent times—particularly in a case involving a certain pastor in Nigeria who inscribed tattoos on his body—there has been serious outrage within the Christian community against such conduct. The heated arguments aired publicly are of considerable concern. While I am not stepping into the arena as a debater, what truly baffles me is the response of the concerned pastor and some of his reactions to the outrage. These responses raise several pertinent questions: 1. Has correction become a taboo in the Christian body? 2. What is the standard of measurement for spiritual ranking? 3. What is the meaning of “local” and “international” pastor? 4. Are pastors above correction and discipline? As earlier observed, the said pastor tattooed his body, and many Christians—and others—were of the opinion that this is not appropriate for a man of Go...

 IT IS TIME TO MOVE “The LORD our God spoke to us at Horeb, saying, ‘You have stayed long enough at this mountain.’” — Deuteronomy 1:6 It was the Lord Himself who nudged the Israelites to move away from Horeb. But what was so peculiar about Horeb that made the Israelites almost turn it into their new home—as though it were the Promised Land? At Horeb, the Israelites experienced: 1. The manifest presence of God through thunder, lightning, fire, smoke, earthquake, and the audible voice of God (Exod. 19–20). 2. The giving of the Ten Commandments and the wider covenant laws (Exod. 20–23). 3. The appointment of elders, judges, and delegated authority to assist Moses in leadership (Exod. 18; Deut. 1:9–18). 4. Instructions concerning the Tabernacle, sacrifices, priesthood, and holiness (Exod. 25–31; Leviticus). Horeb was an entirely new and overwhelming experience—a place where the people encountered the God of their fathers in a fresh and distinct way. They became so absorbed and carried...

When the Church Becomes a Personal Heritage “Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God, which He obtained with His own blood.” Acts 20:28 When I was growing up as a school child, it was very common to see company signboards with inscriptions such as Ade & Sons Ltd or Bola & Sons Enterprises. The simple interpretation was that such companies or business enterprises belonged exclusively to the person and family indicated. The business was the sole property and right of the named family. As I grew older, this idea gradually gave way to public liability companies, where many people became responsible for the running of a business through the purchase of shares. However, the idea of sole proprietorship has taken a new and troubling dimension within the Church, where leadership and executive control are treated as the exclusive right of the founder and his progeny. The claim to Levitical pr...

 (Focused Prayers for 2026) “I am the Commander of the LORD’s army.” — Joshua 5:14 The Israelites were in the process of healing at Gilgal after they had been circumcised—a prerequisite for being counted as God’s covenant people. Their next enemy was Jericho: a fortified, well-structured, and powerful city. Humanly speaking, there was no way they could confront such giants in their weakened, recovering state. They could not even muster the strength to fight. At this critical moment, the Lord sent help—a Commander of God’s army. Not just any angel, but a Commander. He came to lead the battle and secure victory for Israel. What followed was a remarkable march of victory over Jericho, achieved through a divine and unusual strategy that produced a resounding triumph. Let us pray: 1. Lord, please reveal Yourself to me as the Captain of my life. Help me recognize that You are in absolute command. Let this understanding dispel my fears and deepen my trust in You. 2. Father, in my weak and...