Finally, we are here at the end of 2016 and December 2016 Healing Service was the last healing service for the year in review. God, who had always been with us through out these healing services, was present to save, heal and deliver.  It is indeed joyful being in God’s house.

This month, we heard thrilling testimonies from our brethren, Pastor& Mrs Jonathan Ogolo of Town Zone and Pastor (Mrs) Esther Okpala of Mile 2 Zone. Mrs. Jonathan testified how God delivered her four year old daughter who fell into a septic tank. Her daughter had mistakenly fallen into a septic tank with no hope of rescue, but when she (Mrs Jonathan) shouted the name of Jesus, her daughter floated and she stretched out her hand and brought her out alive. 

Pastor Esther Okpala also testified how God healed her from High Blood Pressure. She had been diagnosed of High blood Pressure in 2012 and as a result was constantly on drugs but during the New Year retreat in 2016 she decided to take part in the fasting programme, thus taking the Holy Communion rather than take her usual meds. Miraculously she went for several medical check-ups and she was certified normal by the doctors.

God brought His word to us, through His servant, Pastor Isaac Olori. The topic of the message was “Emmanuel, a Son for a sign” (Isaiah 9). The International Director called it a Christmas message and pointed that the birth of Christ is significant to every Christian. As an introduction, he did recall the state of Israel according to Isaiah 8. They were in a state of gloom and darkness, resulting from the proliferation of false prophets and a disbelief of the testimonies of God. He described the Israelites to be a people who saw God as an energy to accomplish things rather than a Sovereign God. Nevertheless, to escape such a state, he adjured every one present to give heed and attention to God’s word, as it will bring about the light of God in our hearts.

The message exposed the truth that, Christ was given for us “…for unto us a Son is given”. Amongst other reasons, Christ was given to us for the following reasons;

1. To deal with the darkness in the heart of men. 
2. To bring great joy
3. To remind us that the yoke of the oppressor would be broken. It is important to take into memory that, the victory God will give us at the end will be such that the battle will be over and all the properties of the enemy will be burned up.

Describing the nature of Christ and its significance, he stated that Christ though being God, was born like man, which reveals His human and humble nature. He was also a Son - the Son of God, revealing His divine nature. Other attributes/names of His, and their significance include;

1. Wonderful – He is miraculous in His doing and works.
2. Wonderful Counsellor – To be a counsellor, you must be at an honourable rank fitted/qualified to stand before princes and kings to give them advise. You must also have great wisdom and the qualification to guide and direct. Proverbs 19:21.
3. The Mighty God – God never loses any battle.
4. The Everlasting Father – God can never die and He lives forever
5. The Prince of Peace – Ephesians 2:14

In conclusion he said, we must reflect over the birth of Christ as He came to be a sign so He can make us a sign. This sign can thus be interpreted to mean divinity entering into the world. However, the gift, Christ, can only profit anyone if they receive Him. If and when you accept Him, He rules over your life and your sustenance rests upon His shoulders.