As 2024 ends, many persons may reflect on their unmet goals and prophecies, and question their faith. Ngozi Akujor emphasizes the importance of obedience to God’s will as demonstrated by biblical figures. Believers are encouraged to seek divine instructions, remain hopeful, and trust in God’s promises for transformation and fulfillment in their lives.
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Bukayo expresses gratitude for reconnecting with other Senior Friends and sharing their vibrant, godly lives. She emphasizes the biblical concept of peace, referencing Gideon’s story. Like a New Testament letter, she prays that our lives reflect peace that stems from God’s transforming power such that we live as testimonies to God’s glory.
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In life, many challenges can test our faith, often growing louder than moments of peace. Amidst these struggles, the miraculous works of Jesus, symbolized by His command to “take up your bed and walk,” serve as undeniable evidence of His enduring presence and truth. Yemi encourages us to stand firm in our faith, recalling His miracles and the tangible experiences of His love, and boldly declare His reality and truth to the doubters.
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Adenike Fajimi encourages us to reflect on David’s brothers who received sustenance but were unable to deliver results on the battlefield. She points to David who manifested the kingdom power, converting blessings into tangible outcomes by overcoming Goliath. We are admonished to not be content with mere consumption but to be fervent in our pursuits of fruitful outcomes that testify to God’s endowments in our lives.
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Dr. Babatunde Ayilola encourages us to remember our identity and commitments: serving God, fellowshipping, supporting each other, evangelizing, and trusting in the Lord. He ties these reflections with Biblical references and his memories from OAU Campus. Dr. Ayilola concludes by expressing his hope for divine grace for the community.
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As children, we lived without worries, embodying peace and faith as Jesus taught. Jesus’ ability to stay calm during a storm exemplifies a divine peace that surpasses worldly understanding. This peace, bestowed upon believers, empowers us to remain untroubled in life’s challenges, knowing God’s omnipotence.
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After struggling academically in Biochemistry at Obafemi Awolowo University, Atinuke transferred to Demography and Social Statistics, facing further challenges and delays including extra semesters to meet graduation requirements. Despite the setbacks, she graduated with a second-class upper degree and learned valuable spiritual lessons about disappointment, God’s timing, and personal growth. These experiences prepared her for future professional roles and deeper faith, teaching her to see obstacles as opportunities for divine strength and redirection.
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In times of global upheaval marked by VUCAD (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous, Disruptive) realities, a hymn echoes a message of solace found in Christ. For believers, challenging times are seen as opportunities to shine and manifest God’s glory. Ibukunoluwa Oyeniyi reassures that guidance, perseverance, and joy are available at the mercy seat—a refuge where one can come boldly to find rest and rejuvenation.
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