By Dr. Afolabi Olajuwon
Christians have been urged to move beyond merely hearing, quoting and preaching the Word of God to living it daily through obedience, integrity and unwavering faith.
Guest Minister, Rev. Kehinde Ojo, gave the charge on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at the Foursquare Gospel Church, Wuse District Headquarters, Abuja, during the grand finale of the church’s Sunday School Rally Week.
Speaking on the theme, “Running with the Word of God,” Rev. Ojo declared that genuine spiritual growth, divine protection and victorious Christian living begin with a deliberate personal decision to partner with God through His Word.
Following a spirit-filled praise and worship session led by the church choir, the minister reminded the congregation that Christianity must be demonstrated beyond church attendance, religious activities and titles.
Drawing from Psalm 33:18–19, he noted that the eyes of the Lord are upon those who fear Him and hope in His mercy, to deliver them from death and preserve them even in times of famine.
According to him, God’s Word provides believers with an anchor capable of keeping them steady in periods of economic hardship, uncertainty and social pressure.
“When everything around you is shaking, you need a foundation that cannot be shaken,” he told the congregation, stressing that dependence on God must be rooted in knowledge and obedience to Scripture.
Obedience Opens the Door to the Supernatural
Using the account of the wedding at Cana of Galilee in John 2, Rev. Ojo explained that the first recorded miracle of Jesus Christ demonstrated the power of simple obedience to divine instruction.
He recalled that when wine ran out at the wedding feast, creating the possibility of embarrassment for the hosts, Mary gave the servants a timeless instruction concerning Jesus: “Whatever He says to you, do it.”
The servants obeyed Christ’s instruction to fill the waterpots with water, and what appeared to be an ordinary act of obedience became the pathway to an extraordinary manifestation of God’s glory.
He said the lesson remains relevant to Christians today: divine instructions may sometimes appear difficult or contrary to human reasoning, but obedience creates room for God to demonstrate His power.
He stressed that faith should not depend solely on immediate results, noting that believers must remain steadfast throughout the process between receiving God’s instruction and witnessing its manifestation.
Choose the Way of Truth:
Reading from Psalm 119:30–33, particularly the declaration, “I have chosen the way of truth,” the cleric said running with God’s Word is fundamentally a matter of personal choice.
He explained that no religious title, church position or denominational identity can substitute for an individual’s decision to follow God’s truth.
He also drew attention to the example of Ezra, whose commitment to studying, practising and teaching God’s law demonstrated that credible spiritual leadership begins with personal obedience.
Rev. Ojo challenged Christians to examine whether their private conduct reflects the faith they publicly profess.
He observed that one of the dangers confronting contemporary Christianity is the possibility of having much religious activity but little practical obedience.
Integrity Must Follow Christians to the Workplace:
Taking the message beyond the church auditorium, he challenged Christians to demonstrate biblical values in their offices, businesses and everyday relationships.
He cited workplace practices such as falsifying attendance or signing incorrect resumption times as examples of seemingly small compromises that contradict Christian integrity.
For the believer, he said, righteousness should not end at the church door.
Christians must be prepared to stand by truth even when doing so attracts criticism, costs friendships or places them at odds with prevailing workplace practices.
He reminded the congregation that the rewards associated with obedience to God’s Word ultimately surpass temporary financial or social gains.
“Read the Bible Every Day”:
Drawing further from 2 Thessalonians 2:13–15, Rev. Ojo urged believers to “stand fast” and hold firmly to sound teachings.
He prescribed consistent Bible reading, meditation and sharing of Scripture as essential disciplines for Christian growth.
According to him, regular engagement with the Bible shapes a believer’s prayer life, renews the mind and provides wisdom for decisions concerning careers, relationships, family life and personal challenges.
He encouraged every Christian to own a physical Bible or have a Bible application readily accessible on a mobile device, adding that Scripture should become a daily companion rather than a book opened only during church services.
The minister urged members to read at least one chapter of the Bible daily, whether at home, in the office or while commuting, and to meditate on what they read until its principles begin to shape their thoughts and decisions.
He also encouraged Christians to share scriptural encouragement with colleagues, friends and family members going through difficult situations.
Concluding, Rev. Ojo reminded the congregation that “running with the Word” is not simply about possessing a Bible, memorising verses or listening to sermons. It is about allowing God’s Word to govern one’s choices, character and conduct.
The message left worshippers with a practical challenge: hear the Word, believe the Word, obey the Word and live the Word.
For a society searching for truth, trust and integrity, the sermon carried a message beyond the walls of the church that genuine faith becomes most powerful when the Word professed on Sunday is translated into character and conduct from Monday onward.
Dr. Afolabi Olajuwon is a freelance writer and Christian educator based in Abuja, Nigeria with a passion for documenting faith-based initiatives and their impact on communities.