By Dr. Afolabi Olajuwon,Abuja
On Sunday, November 3, 2024, Foursquare Gospel Church in Wuse District, Abuja, hosted a spiritually enriching Communion Sunday Service centered around the theme of “Actualising God’s Commanded Blessings.”
The service, attended by a lively congregation, was an uplifting celebration that featured inspiring worship and a profound sermon delivered by Rev. Dr. Babatunde Idowu.
Theme: Actualising God’s Commanded Blessings
Key Text: 1 Kings 17: 1-16
Minister: Rev. Dr. Babatunde Idowu
The service opened with a vibrant choir ministration that set a tone of joy and reverence, preparing the congregation to receive the Word of God. Rev. Babatunde Idowu took to the pulpit with a sermon that delved deep into the scriptures, highlighting God’s intentional blessings bestowed upon humanity.
Key Sermon Highlights
Foundational Blessings in Genesis:
Rev. Idowu started by acknowledging the origin of divine blessings in Genesis 1:28, where God commanded blessings upon mankind, establishing a precedent of divine favour and abundance.
God’s Unwavering Intent to Bless:
Citing Numbers 23:19-21, Rev. Idowu emphasized that God’s purpose for His people is rooted in blessings. He noted that in God’s view, there’s no iniquity in Jacob and no evil in Israel, reflecting the purity of divine intentions.
Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard:
Rev. Idowu continued by exploring Matthew 20:1-14, with particular emphasis on verses 5-7. He highlighted that God’s blessings ensure productivity, progress, and promotion for those who enter into His vineyard, signifying a promise of abundant life that brings permanent joy and fulfillment.
Prophetic Declarations for the Year:
The sermon was punctuated with prophetic affirmations, assuring congregants that they will not end the year empty-handed. Rev. Idowu encouraged the faithful to believe that God will manifest His blessings in their lives, equating divine intervention with tangible outcomes like promotion and multiplication.
Special Prayer Session
Rev. Idowu led the congregation in fervent prayer, focusing on key declarations:
1. Hope and Divine Intervention:
Affirming, “My case is not hopeless, I shall enjoy divine intervention,” Rev. Idowu encouraged believers to have unwavering faith in God’s ability to alter situations beyond human limitations.
2. Abundance Before Year-End:
The prayer, “I will not end this year empty-handed,” reinforced trust in God’s provision and breakthroughs before the year’s conclusion.
3. Divine Connections:
“Everyone that my goodness and mercy is in their hand, connect us together,” highlighted the importance of God-ordained connections to fulfill personal destinies.
4. Supernatural Miracles:
The plea, “Miracles beyond my imagination and strength, do it for me, oh Lord,” invited God to work beyond human expectations, ushering in transformative miracles.
Rev. Babatunde Idowu’s sermon was a potent reminder of the enduring blessings God has commanded for His people.
Through scriptural insights and fervent prayers, the service ignited faith in the congregation to pursue God’s promises with renewed zeal.
The message of blessings, progress, and spiritual connectivity provided a resounding note of hope and anticipation for divine fulfillment in the lives of all present.
The service concluded with a sense of empowerment, as congregants left invigorated to actualize God’s commanded blessings in their daily lives, anticipating a future filled with God’s love, laughter, and abundance.
*Dr. Afolabi Olajuwon is a Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, Fellow of the Institute of Management Consultants, Fellow of the Chronicle Business School, Abuja, a Researcher and resource person at the International Institute of Journalism, Abuja.
