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Dearly Beloved, I bring you greetings in the name that is above every other name, Jesus Christ the Son of the living God and the soon coming King. Firstly, I want to appreciate every single person for the love you showed to all the Headquarter Pastors during the Pastors Appreciation’ last Sunday. On behalf of these men and women of God, I want to say a big thank you for all your cash and material gifts. Let me assure you that your token of love would never go unrewarded. No one gives to God’s servants and goes empty handed. It is my prayer that this seed will launch you into your desired harvest. Grace will speak for you and your expectation shall not be cut off.
We are in the final week leading up to the 30th Edition of the Kingdom Life World Conference. The theme for this year is “Love That Passes Knowledge”. The atmosphere is already filled with celebration, joy and excitement for the conference. This year’s conference is truly a conference with a difference in every sense of it, and the love of God will be made manifest in such an unusual way, so get ready to receive all that God has in store for you. It’s time to encounter God in a special way, so come with a heart to receive. We are told in 1 Samuel 1 that Hannah went to Shiloh every year without an expectation and she got nothing. Her husband also gave her worthy portions every time to show his love but her situation did not change. For as long as Hannah had no desire, she had no miracle. However, her story only changed the moment her expectations changed. Let’s look at the story again.
“So Hannah rose up after they had eaten in Shiloh, and after they had drunk. Now Eli the priest sat upon a seat by a post of the temple of the Lord. And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed unto the Lord, and wept sore. And she vowed a vow, and said, O Lord of hosts, if thou wilt indeed look on the affliction of thine handmaid, and remember me, and not forget thine handmaid, but wilt give unto thine handmaid a man child, then I will give him unto the Lord all the days of his life, and there shall no razor come upon his head.” 1 Samuel 1:9-11 (KJV)
Beloved, Hannah’s story literarily changed the moment she placed a demand on God at Shiloh. The question I like to ask is this: did she ever come to Shiloh before now; the answer is yes. Did she ever pray before now; the answer is yes. Did she ever give offerings before now; the answer is also yes. Then what made that years’ conference different? Hannah decided to move from being a mere spectator to being a participant. The clincher is in verse 9 of that story. Look at it again. “So Hannah rose up after they had eaten in Shiloh and after they had drunk…” Every other person ate, drunk and went to bed feeling good but not Hannah. She rose up and went back to God with a burning desire to have a son. Not only did she receive an answer, she came to Shiloh the next time with her miracle. God did not just give her a son, but gave her a Prophet.
In like manner, I declare that by next year’s conference you will also come with your miracle. I don’t know what your desires are, but be rest assured that you will testify. You will not enter into 2020 with any pending issue in your life. God will meet you at every point of your need as you attend this year’s conference. Every speaker for this year’s conference has a sure word from God, so I implore you to be attentive throughout. The speakers are ready and God Himself is ready to drop a word into your heart, so ensure you attend all the sessions, both morning and evening. Let me also add that you should not come to this conference alone, but rather come along with someone. Invite a friend, a colleague, a neighbor, anyone in your vicinity. As you are no doubt aware, we would be having a rally immediately after the service so as to saturate our environment with the news about the conference. Make sure you are part of it and as you do, the Lord of the work will visit you in every area of your need. I bless you.
Maranatha!
In His Royal Service
Dr Mike Okonkwo
The Presiding Bishop
