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THE INSTRUCTIVE GOD’S NARRATIVE INTENTION TOTALLY EXPANDED (IGNITE) SUMMIT CONFERENCE 2022 (AN INITIATIVE OF THE YOUNG ADULT AND YOUTH AFFAIRS OF RCCG)

THEME: SOAR

MINISTERING: PASTOR OLUSEGUN ESHO (REGIONAL YOUTH PASTOR, RCCG REGION 33 – PORT HARCOURT).

SESSION TOPIC: SOARING POLITICALLY.

DATE: 20TH AUGUST 2022

BIBLE TEXT: PROVERBS 29:2

OPENING PRAYER

Father, we Thank You, and we give You Praise for this Wonderful time. Thank You for IGNITE 2022; and Thank You for all the Past IGNITE.

And Father, we give You Praise for Previous Speakers. We just want to say Thank You Lord!

Accept our Thanks, in the Name of Jesus – Amen!

… Let it be an Ignited Amen – AMEN!!!

Father Lord, as we go into this Session, talking about Soaring Politically; Lord we ask that You will grant us Wisdom.

Everyone of us, both the Speaker and the Hearers Inclusive those reading it on the Label of DMC – That we will take our Places in the Political Sphere of this Country, in the Name of Jesus!

Every fear, every Timidity, every doubts; after today’s Discussions/ Interactions, comes to an end, in the Name of Jesus!

And Father, I see in our midst very soon, in the cause of time – Local Government Chairmen, Senators, Speakers of House of Representatives and Members, Governors, Deputy Governors, Vice Presidents, Presidents, Ambassadors, in the Name of Jesus.

Blessed be Your Holy Name!

In Jesus’ Precious Name we Pray – Amen!

Give the Lord a big Hand – Hallelujah!

God bless you! You can have your seats.

I’ll like to start by Thanking our father-in-the-Lord, the most amiable, amazing, energetic Intercontinental Youth Pastor, Pastor Belemina Obunge.

How many of us Pray for him? You Pray for him (don’t lie oooo). Most of us don’t Pray for him.

But from now on, once in a while – Maybe once in two (2) days, just remember to Pray for him. Alright!

… And as you Pray for him, all that you wish him will come to you, in the Name of Jesus!

So, we like to says a very big Thank You Sir!

He is Presently in Lagos, making his own Presentation.

I like to also say a.very big Thank You to all our Leaders here – The Provincial Youth Pastors, Our Coordinator and all the Leaders in the House.

As I was coming to Town, I was following the Presentation of Pastor Edisemi Okpokiti on Leadership. At least I remember something – “A Good Leader starts by being a Good Follower.”

Do you remember that?

You can read full Text of the Message on the Label of DMC and this Link:

https://discoverymediacrew.com/Soar-Pastor-Edisemi-Okpokiti

I am speaking on: SOARING POLITICALLY.

I am going to be Sharing my little experience in Politics – Few Months before the Peak of the Pandemic in 2020, I decided that I was going to move!

Early January 2020, I said to myself, because where I come from (Ondo State) is one of those States that don’t have their Election in the Normal Election Circle. So I just decided, let me give it a trial.

And on the 9th June, 2020, I drove down to Ondo in Company of some Mopols. We made some moves, met some of the Political Leaders. And on 2nd August 2020 we had our Primaries, I emerged as the Deputy Governorship Candidate of my Party.

When they sent my name to INEC, it was so surprising, because I never expected that a Single move (Showing up) can make a whole lot of difference.

And I believed that in the next few minutes I am going to share my experience – Believing that after now, we are going to be taking our Place in the area of Politics, in the Name of Jesus – Amen.

Proverbs 29:2 – When the Righteous are in Authority, the People rejoice: but when the Wicked beareth rule, the People mourn.

And that is why it is important for us to Show Up! Because I have discovered that Christians, we are not there at all.

I remembered one of the instances, when we went for our National Working Committee’s (NWC) Meeting in Abuja, and we were about Thirty five (35) of us from all over the Country.

And I just discovered that I was like a fish out of water, because I couldn’t really relate with them.

Let me give you an Example – In one of those instances, we got there and it was in a Suite in a very beautiful Hotel there in Abuja. And Right there on the Center table were choice Wine and all of that.

And the moment I got in, they picked the cup and started taking their “Choice Wine” and drink. Immediately, somebody said, “Pastor, I know say you no go drink!” And I said, No, thanks!

I requested for water and Soft drink. In fact they said there was no Soft drink; that they only had water. And I said, that would be fine! Then somebody said, “the other man is also a Pastor, that other man is also a Man of God – So God understands even if you drink!”

Quite a lot of things they were doing, I found it difficult fitting in. But I still made my mark.

Just two (2) weeks ago, because of what I am building on, I was with Governor Nyesom Woke of Rivers State. And we had lunch together with his Deputy and some Governors of other States.

I looked at myself and I said, “This man, you are trying small, small oooo. One day we go reach there!”

… But you need to start.

REASONS CHRISTIANS DON’T PARTICIPATE IN POLITICS.

Quickly, let me share with you some reasons why Christians don’t Participate in Politics. And I am going to Share Seven (7) reasons with you:

1. OUR MINDSET.

We have what I call “Self Limiting Beliefs.”

We are just in our cocoon, and we just believed that Politics is for certain Set of People.

Hardly will you hear a Christian jokingly mention that, “I want to be a Governor, or I want to be a Senator.” You know, we are so laid back and that is true.

From my experience for instance, in the cadre we were then, at Labour Party – Which was the third (3rd) biggest Party in Ondo State.

After the Election, when our Principal moved, we moved too. But that is a Story for another day.

I am not here to tell you which Party to join or not to join. I am just here to stimulate you, to tell you that it is Possible.

… So, the first thing (I believe) is our Mindset – We have this “Self Limiting Belief”.

The Bible says in Proverbs 23:7 – For as he thinketh in his Heart, so is he: and Nobody rises beyond the Level of his Mindset.

That was what encouraged me!

Before I went into Politics, I first of all believed that it is Possible. Infact, when I got there somebody called me aside, he said, “come, you want to be a Governor?” I said, Yes!

He said, “you have never been a Local Government Chairman, you have never been a Member of the State House of Assembly. And from nowhere you just want to be a Governor?”

But do you know what I discovered? “When you aim for the Stars, you get Close to the Moon”.

And that is why it is important for Christians to join Politics.

Try! It is better to try and to fail.

In my case, even though the Party did not win, but I emerged as a Deputy Governorship Candidate.

2. POLITICS IS A DIRTY GAME.

Another reason (I believe) Christians don’t get involved in Politics is because we have this Mindset that Politics is a “Dirty Game” – It is bad, offensive and decisive.

What do I mean by that? Even here, if we want to enter into the nitty gritty of Politics, we will not end this Program well.

Why? Because everybody has different Affiliation, different Thinking, different Philosophy and all of that. And that is why most Christians say, “I don’t want to fight, we want to Play it cool and all that.”

If it’s a “Dirty Game”, it is important that we enter it to clean up the mess.

Let me share this with you – When I joined Politics, the Christians amongst us were so few. Infact, at a Point in time, I was Probably the only Born Again in that Circle.

And I discovered that after a while, when we go for our Meetings, one of them; infact there was somebody that was getting close to me. And when we got there he said, “Pastor, it is as if I won’t drink today oooo.”

What happened? I had started influencing them. But I was the only one! If we were up to four (4) Born Again out of Twenty (20) Politicians, we will begin to Influence the Polity.

Even if it could be Dirty, but it is important for us to go there and do the Needful.

3. POLITICS IS A DIFFERENT ENTITY.

Another reason why Christians don’t get involved in Politics is because we believe Politics is a different Entity – The Church and the Government.

The truth of the matter is that, it is true! Look at what happened during the Covid. Infact it even affected the Church more.

Over there in Lagos, for six (6) Months, Nobody went to Church. Why? Because we were not there!

And there are so many things that are happening in this Country – Because Christians are not in Authority of Power. That is why, when they make Policies, it affects us, whether you believe it or not.

And let me tell you: You are a “Dual Citizen” – You are a Citizen of Heaven and you are a Citizen of this Earth.

Yes, you are here Temporarily, but as long as you are on this Earth, you have to abide by the Rules and Regulations, and the Policies of the Country. That is how it works!

So, you cannot be aloof that, Oh I am a Christian – Their Government is there, I am here. You are a “Dual Citizen”. And as long as you are here, you must Participate in Politics.

4. FOCUSING PRINCIPALLY ON SPIRITUAL THINGS.

Another reason why Christians don’t get involved in Politics is because we tend to focus Principally on Spiritual Things.

Infact, some People are so naive that they don’t want to hear anything about Politics.

Thank God for the wave of the New Force. Because in the Past, once there are two (2) Big Political Parties, People have this resentment. They say, No, I don’t want to get involved in Politics.

Thank God for Technology. Thank God INEC is improving on their Electoral Processes and all of that – Things are improving!

And it is important to dig our own well before we are thirsty. It is very important!

Politics is interesting.

Infact, before we started Elections, I had already known my Position. About three (3) Portfolios – they said, Pastor Segun, these are the Options, which one do you Prefer?

So, when you are coming after the Elections, the Positions are already fully taken. And that’s why you must be involved.

… I am going to be Sharing with you some of the Things we can do that can help us to be more involved.

5. THINKING POLITICS IS BORING.

Another reason why Christians don’t get involved in Politics is because we think that Politics is Boring.

… But Politics is one of the “Most Interesting Things”!

In the last one week, we have had to travel to four (4) different Places, seeing People, holding Meetings.

And I am sure there is one of the Parties that is trying to resolve their Internal crises. The two Parties came to Port Harcourt here to hold their Meeting.

In Politics, you start your Meetings around 11pm and end at Midnight. So, when everybody is Sleeping, we are holding our Meetings. It can actually be interesting. Like I said, it is important for us to get involved.

Tell your neighbour: Get involved!

WHY SHOULD WE GET INVOLVED?

Quickly I’ll share with you why you should get involved. Then I’ll give you some Tips and we begin to round up.

Speaking from Biblical Perspective, the Bible describes us in Matthew 5:13-16, as the Salt of the Earth and the Light of the world.

The truth of the matter is, the Value of Salt only comes into bear when it is applied to the recipe.

For instance, do you just take Salt? No! It is either you mix it with water, you are putting it in bread (when baking), in soup and all of that.

And some of the Characteristics of Salt include;

I. Salt Preserves;

II. Salt Sweetens;

III. Salt brings Life to food.

For instance, in soup; without adding salt it is Tasteless. But the moment you apply salt, it comes alive.

And the Bible is describing us as the Salt of the Earth, and the Light of the world.

If I switch on a torch at day time, it may not make any meaning. Why? Because the Value of Light is more Pronounced in Darkness.

And as Believers, let us always rely on God for Wisdom, so that we don’t lie or exaggerate.

Most things about Politics can be tough because, it is almost like Light and Darkness.

But the truth of the matter is, we need to be there! We are not just there – We are the Salt of the Earth and the Light of the world.

I wrote something here, and it says: “All that is required for evil to Prevail is for Good Men to do Nothing.”

All that is required for Darkness to Prevail is when you stay aloof!

Maybe I should do a little digression: one of the Major Problems we have in Nigeria about out Economy is that, the Government is a bit aloof.

When they had the World Economy Forum not too long ago, the Director of IMF (International Monetary Funds) was asked this Question: “What is going to be the Major Problem this Year for Countries Generally?”

She took the Maker, went to the Board and wrote: “INACTION.”

One of the things happening at the Political Realm is that, most Christians are inactive when it comes to Politics.

So, it is important that we try!

We have been asked to go and get our PVCs (Permanent Voter’s Cards).

Now, the thing I’ll like to say is: “If you can Vote, then you can be voted for.”*

Help me tell someone: If you can Vote, then you can be voted for.

Read Romans 13:1-7.

Don’t stop by just Picking your PVC (Permanent Voter’s Card). It is important that we begin to aspire for Political Positions.

That is the basic thing!

How many of us are Registered with a Political Party?

You see! Maybe less than 10%.

Register and be a Member of a Political Party.

One of the things about actively Participating in Politics is that, Politics is just like Schooling.

And if you look at the Politicians today, they started at the Ward level. From there they moved to the Local Government. And they started!

… When is the best time to start? – It is now!

Oh you should have started long ago.

Forget it, go and Participate from now. It is important, because Nature abhors Vacuum.

In other words, if you don’t do it, somebody else will do it.

We have Two (2) Major Political Parties now. And we have just been moving from one Muslim President to another.

It is not their fault. You know why? We are not there! When you say CAN (Christian Association of Nigeria) or PFN (Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria) are coming, it is getting too late.

In Lagos State, for example, out of the twenty seven (27) House of Assembly Members, Twenty (20) are Muslim. And whether you like it or not, decisions are taken toward their Religion.

And it happens everywhere, even in Advanced Countries.

In the United States, they believed that the Republicans are a bit Evangelical and Pentecostal, and all of that.

So, it is important that we do everything Possible to Participate more in Politics.

TIPS TO HELP YOU INCREASE YOUR PARTICIPATION.

1. Be Current with Political Matters.

Some of us, we are so Naive – We don’t listen to News.

Yes, it is Good to listen to the Word of God, read the Bible. Once in a while at least, listen to News. Know what is happening, be Current with Political Matters!

2. Attend Political Meetings – Even as an Observer.

One of the things about such Meetings is that it helps you to build Capacity Politically. You tend to know one (1) or two (2) things Politically.

There are some things you will never hear on the Radio, read on Social Media – that you will be Privy to when you attend such Political Meetings.

They are not bad! I am a Living example.

They are not going to force you to do evil.

Infact, like I said: Your being there will make them become more conscious when to do those bad things. And I am talking from experience.

3. Join a Campaign.

Campaigns are starting now (in September, 2022). Attend some of those Rallies, especially when you have time.

These are the things that will attract you to be more committed to Participate better in Politics.

4. Become a Volunteer.

Elections are coming, you can become a Volunteer – Be an Agent. Because Political Parties are looking for Agents that will help them man Political Polls and all of that. Volunteer!

5. Network and Connect.

A friend of mine called me from Canada when he saw my Picture with the former Ondo State Governor, Mimiko and Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State.

He said, “Na wa ooo!”. I have not even gotten there yet; but he has started connecting because anything can happen.

Tell your neighbour: Anything can happen!

6. Donate: in Cash and in Kind.

I Remember when we went to my Place. I Printed T-shirts and I did hand Fans, about a thousand Pieces.

When I started, I was giving out money. Somebody called me and said, it is Good to give money, but make sure you give something that People can see.

Politics is like Showbiz – You must let them see what you are doing. It is not something you hide and do when you are Giving. In fact, you have to announce it, and all of that.

7. Run for an Office.
8. Support the Candidate for Election.
9. And lastly, Make sure you Vote.

Tell somebody: Neighbour, do you have your PVC (Permanent Voter’s Card)? Have you collected your PVC (Permanent Voter’s Card)? – Make sure you Vote.

Politics can be interesting; but we are not there yet.

And I am believing God that in few years from now, when we have Meetings like this, I am sure we will be hearing Sireens because one Governor is Part of us. Is that okay?

One Senator, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and State House of Assembly will be in attendance.

… And it will come to Pass, in the Name of Jesus – Amen!

Let us Pray!

CLOSING PRAYER

Father, we Thank You. We give You Glory, we give You Praise for this time.

Thank You for Your Love. Thank You for enlightening us Politically.

We Pray Oh Lord, that we shall take Action.

We will work, we will not be latent, we will not be dozier. We will take our Place in Political Sphere.

And Father, very soon we shall all Celebrate, in the Name of Jesus.

Thank You Father! Blessed be Your Holy Name.

In Jesus’ Precious Name we Pray – Amen.

Give the Lord a Big Hand!

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THE INSTRUCTIVE GOD’S NARRATIVE INTENTION TOTALLY EXPANDED (IGNITE) SUMMIT CONFERENCE 2022 (AN INITIATIVE OF THE YOUNG ADULT AND YOUTH AFFAIRS OF RCCG)

THEME: SOAR

MINISTERING: PASTOR EDISEMI OKPOKITI (REGIONAL YOUTH PASTOR, RCCG REGION 5, RIVERS STATE).

SESSION TOPIC: LEADERSHIP

DATE: 20TH AUGUST 2022.

OPENING PRAYER

Father we Thank You for another IGNITE this year 2022.

Thank You for bringing us together to Ignite some thoughts in our heart that will make us take over the world for You.

In the next few minutes, for this Talk, and for the rest of this Program, we ask that something that is dormant, something that is domiciled in us – That has been at rest, will be ignited by Your Power, by Your Wisdom, by Inspiration, by Revelation in the Mighty Name of Jesus.

So, Lord I decrease that You might increase. I ask that no man will hear or see me. Let the Words of Your Cross be made manifest this morning.

We ask that everyone who hears or read on the Label of DMC, that their hearts would be ignited by Your Spirit. Help us this morning, and the Glory will belong to You alone!

In Jesus’ Mighty Name we have Prayed – Amen.

God Bless You!

Before you sit, look for one (1) to three (3) People around, shake them and find something very nice and carefully tell them – “I like your shoes, I like your tie, I like your hair, I like your smile.”

… Just find something you like!

And then Please be seated.

I Want to Thank God for the Privilege to be the one speaking on Leadership in the midst of so many Leaders that we have – I don’t take it for granted.

We celebrate our father-in-the-Lord – The Intercontinental Youth Pastor, Pastor Belemina Obunge, who is Presently at Lagos now for the IGNITE Summit 2022.

Let’s clap!

And of course, all our Leaders right here, God Bless You – Amen.

LEADERSHIP

This is like an Ignition Point for you and me.

An Ignition can lead to large fires. If you handle an Ignition Properly, you can Light Up.

In those days, People used sticks and stones to ignite fire.

Every fire starts with a Point of Ignition. There cannot be fire if there is no Ignition.

Just differently from every other Meeting, in this Meeting we are not expecting to begin to see fire begin to boil; and have People running around, failing and saying, “I have received a fire.”

But the beginning of that fire can be ignited today. And it will depend on how you manage the Ignition.

For example, when you ignite a fire; when we were much Younger (You are outside); you try to cover it. I think the Scientists say: So that Oxygen can remain in it and help the burning of the fire.

That means, if you ignite and you don’t manage the Ignition Properly, you will never see fire.

The thoughts around Leadership are almost sacrosanct, as they are almost casting stones; while Leadership is Universal.

The Thoughts around Leadership being Universal – Leadership is Leadership in Japan, Leadership is Leadership in Okrika, Leadership is Leadership in the Mosque, Leadership is Leadership in the Church. Anywhere!

Even in the Motor Park where you have ‘Agbero’ (Area Boys); they have a Leader.

To be a successful ‘Agbero’ (Area Boy) Leader, you must use the same Principles that a Successful President Leader will use. It does not Change!

… Leadership is Universal.

And there are many Books written by Great Men on Leadership Principles.

Many of you have attended many Leadership Conferences, and you can tell us – Ten (10) Attributes of a Leader. Why Leaders Fail? Who is a Legal Leader? The Definition of what Leadership is, and all of that.

So, my intention this morning is not to repeat some of those; or compete in intellectual with those Thoughts because, those thoughts are already there and they are sacrosanct.

But a few things I will like to say to you, to ignite the Thoughts that are already domicile inside of you concerning Leadership – For example, we say that, “everything rises and falls with Leadership”.

When People want to raise their Thoughts on why something is failing, they say, “everything rises and falls on Leadership”. And they say, Pointing out to the Leaders.

But first, I want you to know that there is a difference between Leadership and Leaders.

Leadership is a “Ship full of Leaders”.

That is why it is Leadership!

It is a ship that is full of Leaders: but in that Ship, there is a a Captain, who then becomes a Leader.

When John Maxwell says everything rises on the Shoulders of Leadership, it is not a Leader. Because if a Captain has a Group of Leaders and they are all in contrary Opinions and views to how he wants the Ship to go even though they are full.

For example, in the Military you hear something like: Lieutenant General, Brigadier General, Major General.

What they are saying to you is that – First of all, all of them are General. You can actually address a Lieutenant General as General.

But you won’t address him as General when there is a “Full General” Present. Because, at that Point you might have to now distinguish what kind of General that he is.

Leaadership is a Ship that is full of Leaders.

As simple as that sounds, it has become the blame of many failing Systems – A Captain Leader leading Leaders; a Servant Leader leading Leaders; a Dictator Leader leading Leaders.

So why do we have a Leadership then that already has Leaders and it is failing?

Because it is already a Ship full of Leaders.

If they are all Leaders that means they already know how to lead.

It is like gathering five (5) Top Mechanics to deal with your Fuel Pump. And at the end of the day they cannot repair the Fuel Pump and they have damaged the Oil Pump.

And you say, “but all of you are Top Mechanics: why then can this simple thing not be solved?”

That is the Picture of what Leadership seems to be now!

You enter a room of Leaders, you see “Smart Leaders” in their own rights; you see “Intelligent Leaders” in their own rights; you see “Creative Leaders” in their own rights; gathered in a room.

And this gathering of Leaders, you expect that if they put their Thoughts together, put their Strengths together

In fact whoever gathered them as a Leadership gathered them because they are Leaders in their own right.

Most times, Leadership fail – Not because of absence of Wisdom, not because of Shortage of Creativity, not because of the absence of abilities but simple because many do not have a full grasp of the difference between a Leader and a Leadership.

You know, many Leaders do so much to rise to the Ranks and many know how to do that!

In every System, you see People who do everything they can do to rise up in the Ranks but many do very little to rise to the responsibility of the Rank.

So, you see People who work so hard to attend a Rank, and when they get to the Rank, they cannot arise to the responsibility of the Rank.

In Religious Systems, some do not even do so much to rise. Somebody somewhere will force them up the Position, and then when they get their the responsibility of the Position begins to call they cannot rise to it.

Hence, they find other tactics and means to begin to use to carry out the responsibilities. And most times it ends up in damage.

Some do so much to aspire for the next Position, even when they have not inspired anyone in the Present Position.

Using the Church as an example, now you see a Parish Pastor – He has not finished Pastoring a Parish, he is thinking of when he is going to be an Area Pastor. He spends more time in the aspiration of the next Position than to inspire the People in the Present Position.

And because most times those things happen behind the scene, even you wonder how People attend certain Positions that they attend. Because you wonder, this is this Person here; we cannot actually see what he has done to bring him to that Position!

Just like you see many Leaders do so much to dominate a Position but they do very little to demonstrate in that Position. No demonstration of Leadership in that Position!

Why do we have Leaders in a Ship and it Fails?

Why does the Ship crash?

Why do Leadership fail?

We see that so much around us – For example, you have a Regional Youth Choir and have a Regional Youth Choir Leader leading the Choir. He finds it very difficult to gather a Regional Choir.

And he is assisted by Provincial Choir Leaders who cannot bring six (6) People to the centre but can bring sixty (60) People for themselves.

You see, the reason I have been having discussion with a few People in the last few Months is that, there are a lot of Sounds in this Nation; People we tend to look up to and say, these People are doing extremely well.

We sit in our own rights and say, look at this Person, look at this Ministry, look at that. I have been here for some time!

And when you look indepthly, many of these People don’t do as much as you do in your little confines.

The reason why ours is not looking that way is because you don’t like to dance to somebody’s drumming. Everyone of us want to be a Drummer.

“A Sound can only be loud if there is only one Person drumming; and others are dancing.”

What makes the Sound a Sound is not the beauty of the Sound; it is not the loudness of the Sound – What makes a Sound, a Sound is: “how many People are dancing to that Sound?”

So you can have a Good Sound beating and there are very few People dancing to the Sound. No matter how Good that sound is, it will look as if it is not Good.

And then you have a bad Sound, and thousands of People have gathered saying, “even if this Sound is not too Good; this is our Sound; we will dance to it like that!”

… And all of a sudden it looks as if that Sound is a better Sound.

Young Leaders, as long as we are in the Ship of Leaders, and inside that Ship we want to Captain our own Ship; the Ship will never arrive at its Destination.

Leadership is going to work when Leaders will learn that, the Position of a Leader is one Per time – It is one Per time!!

No matter how intelligent, how smart, how good, how better you are; it is going to be one Leader Per time.

And the best for you as long as you are in that Ship, is to ensure that whosever; whose turn it is: “Emi lokan!” (It’s My Turn) is giving all the necessary help to make the Ship rise in the water.

Why? One day it might be your turn!

Many People crash Ships that they are in because they are not the one Captaining the Ship. By the time it gets to them to Captain, it is a “Grounded Ship” and they have nothing to Captain again.

These Thoughts have nothing to do with any Particular Position – No matter where you are, the Thoughts are the same:

Whether you are in a small House Caring Fellowship, in a small Department in a Church or you are starting a small Business, or in your own little family – It is the same!

If you fail to understand that: “No matter how big a Leader you are, there is a Leader above you”. Then you are sure that the Ship that you are trying to lead in the Presence of its Leader is going to crash.

And why is this so?

Over time, the world was bereaved of Leaders. And so, there was a drive in the last decades for the making of Leaders.

If you know, Presently Leadership is an Industry of its own.

The last time I was looking at something, the Money Scheme in the Industry of Leadership puts it at number five (5) in the world’s biggest Industry – Leadership as an Industry.

So, you could imagine the attention that came for Leadership – Leadership Institutes were everywhere, everybody shouting, “Be a Leader.” Because there was lack of Leaders.

But recently, I have sat down, and when they ask me to speak of Leadership, I’ll rather speak of Leadership from the Perspective of Followership.

Because, I have noticed that we have spent so much time enforcing and talking everyone into being Leaders; that you forget that every Leader must remain a Follower.

So, while there was a massive rise for People in the Thoughts of Leadership, the results were not also coming as they should come.

Why? Like I explained, a Ship full of Leaders can crash if they refuse the Leader to lead them.

Three (3) Things Stand out for me in Thoughts Leadership. I want you to pay attention to these Three (3) things in your Life:

1. FOLLOWERSHIP IN LEADERSHIP.

Sounds cannot be loud if Leaders don’t learn to follow.

Destinations cannot be arrived if Leaders don’t learn to follow.

In every Leader, there must be a Follower within.

As a matter of fact, Great Leaders know when to be Great Followers.

Today you hear a lot of Young People – Just a little insight they have, a little ability they have; they tend to want to start their own. They refuse to be under anyone. It won’t go far!

A small Speedboat can drive very fast, but it cannot go deep into the Ocean.

The fact that you are fast does not mean you can go far.

You can’t drive a Speedboat against the Atlantics headed to far East in China.

No matter the Power Engine you are carrying; the facts you left the Shores making a lot of noise and rising the boat and hitting his skills and everybody is clapping. You won’t go far into the Ocean.

That is why it is only Ships that go into Deep Waters. And Ships can do that because they have the Privilege of Leaders within a Ship.

So, it is expected that the more Leaders you have, the more the Ship could do. But it is not so! Because in that Ship, many Leaders have refused to listen to the Captain.

You will be amazed that even this morning, we said all our Youth Leaders should gather here for such Ignition, there will still be some Young Leaders from Zone to Province saying, “I have a Program to do.”

I got a Message like that this morning – That a Particular Zone is having a Program this morning. And somebody asked, “Are you not coming for IGNITE?”

He says, “I am a Guest Minister at our Zonal Program.” Is it that he has not heard? No!

Simple: he believes that his Sound is loud enough! His Sound is better.

Some People say, “I don’t know what my Leader is doing.”

You won’t know because you are not there – When you get there, you will know.

Then you will not realised that the thing you said was too slow was slow because of what he knows. And the thing you said was too fast was fast because of what was chasing him and that thing is not chasing you.

Listen to me: As you rise in Leadership, don’t rise out of Followership!

As you grow in Leadership, don’t grow out of Followership.

Jesus our Perfect Example – As Good as He was, He remained the Son of His Father. He kept saying and reminding everyone, “I said the ways of Him that sent me.” “I am the sent One to you, but I was sent by Someone.” “Just as I hear I say!” “What my Father has not said I won’t say.”

Till the Point of His death, He Was still looking for His Father. He said, *Where are You? Why have You forsaken me?”

So, all the Power He had, You understood that it was Delegated Authority.

You might sit in a Position, with so much Authority but you must understand that, that Authority was Delegated to you. If it wasn’t, you wouldn’t be sitting with that kind of Authority.

As Powerful as a Soldier is, a few days ago I saw a Navy deranked and dismissed from the Navy. I saw a Policeman also recently, that was deranked and sent out!

But when that man was Standing on the road with the Rank of a Police Officer, feeling that Nobody is as Powerful as he is; and Nobody is to be followed and nobody is above him.

He Boasted, he said, “I will take this money, even the Inspector General of Police cannot do anything to me.”

But when the Inspector General of Police showed up, he knew that he was just a Follower; even though he was still in a Place of Leadership.

Learn to follow your Leadership. No matter how high your Leadership has become, learn to follow – It is following that brought you there; it is following that will take you to the Next Place.

2. MENTORSHIP:

Leadership that has no Plans to Mentor is not going to arrive at its Destination.

Some Thoughts about Mentoring People:

You know today, a lot of People have turned Mentorship to Yormentorship. And a lot of Mentees have turned Mentorship to Menthelatorship.

I. It is now a Transaction of Selfishness

A. Mentors want to take advantage of the abilities of their Mentees for their own Advantage.

B. Mentees want to take Advantage of the access and the Platforms of Mentors to their own Positions.

That is why you see many People keep a Mentor-Mentee Relationship for a very short time – It doesn’t Last!

So, immediately one or either of the Party get what they want, they strain the Relationship.

Young People everyday keep following a New Mentor. Everyday they keep having a New Mentor. Everyday they keep starting a New Relationship.

II. Mentors should not be afraid of their Mentees Shinning more than them.

When you watch Chinese film – One of the things you notice in Chinese film is that at the Peak of every Chinese film, the Mentee must beat the Mentor. Until the Mentee wins the Mentor, the Mentor does not stop to train the Mentee.

Till that Place where they Practice, and finally all that he has taught the Mentee, the Mentee uses the same thing and adds an extra he did not know about and put him on the floor! When he picks up his Mentor, his Mentor now says, “my work in you is Complete.”.

III. Mentors must not be afraid of the Rising of their Mentees.

… They should not be afraid of the Shining of their Mentees.

As a matter of fact, if you are Mentoring somebody that you don’t want to Rise above you or Shine beyond you; then there is no essence of Mentoring.

Mentors these days want to become “gods”. They want adorations to themselves.

You see Young People – Twenty (20) years old, they are calling them Papa, because the Pastor wants Fellowship.

At nineteen (19) years People are carrying their Bible. When they land they say, here comes the Papa. One Person holds his Phone, another Person his Bible, another Person holds his Handkerchief, and another Person carries his Jotter.

And then when they introduce him and welcome him, he Stands – One Person brings this and another fellow brings that!

When you are a father at nineteen (19) what will you be at Seventy (70)? That is if you are going to get to the age of seventy (70). Because, the burden of fatherhood is what makes People cringe in old age. So, it’s not something you run early into. You have a long way to go.

IV. Mentors are supposed to be Bridges for People to Cross over Places.

And Mentees must learn that the Bridge that their Mentors set for them to Cross over, they must not break because, somebody else will use the Bridge.

Some People, when they have access to a Particular People, they stop every other Person from having that access.

They Stand in the Point and say, Nobody is going to pass! Nobody is going to know this Person like I know him.

They forgot that somebody laid the access for them. And even the Person might not remember that he laid the access for them.

V. People under you must Grow:

And why they are growing they must be Growing in Excitement and Love – Not Growing with Pains and Burdens.

You know, there are some Mentors who are Growing People, Promoting them, Pushing them. But the People are just wishing that they are not Growing under these circumstances, with a lot of Pain and trouble in their hearts.

… Mentorship becomes a Tool for the Third and the Last Point which is:

4. DISCIPLESHIP OR MASS PRODUCTION OF LEADERS.

If we are going to talk about Leadership and we are not thinking about Mass Production, then we are not ready.

I put a Thought Line a few days ago, that one of the best ways to know the Candidate you should vote as the next President of this Country is to imagine that, that Particular Candidate is Mass-Produced into every Point of Authority in this Country.

Imagine the Candidate you want as President becomes the Vice President, is the Senate President, Speaker of House of Representatives. He is the one hundred and (120) Senators, he is the over nine hundred (900) House of Representatives Membership, he is the Thirty six (36) Governors and the Thirty six (36) Deputies.

You just have him replicated in every Position – He is the Inspector General of Police, he is the Chief Judge of the Federation, he is the Accountant General of the Federation, etc.

I think many of you will now understand, then realise that, that is not the Person you want to lead us. That is not the Person you want!

You say No, we just want him as President. No! if he is going to be the Leader, he is going to be the reflection of the Leadership.

Some of us are Leaders we don’t like to lead us!

We are the kind of Leaders that will not like somebody to give us like we are leading others.

We are afraid to be led by our type of Leaders.

We will not joyfully rejoice if they appoint our kind of Leaders as Leaders over us.

But you will enjoy it, because the Position becomes our Security – We use terror, we dominate!

Rather than using our Intelligence, using our Inspiration, we keep aspiring without having an Inspiration in the lives of the People.

Ladies and Gentlemen, Men and Brethren: no matter where you sit – Whether in a Rank, in a Position, out of Rank, out of Position; they are both dimensions in you!

There is a Leader, there is a Follower; there is a Mentor and there is a Mentee. There is a Disciple in you!

You must make it a Point of duty that at every Point in your Life: Producing you into another is something you do with joy!

Can you be glad that the whole world is full of your type? That the entire Church is full of your type?

… I don’t know about you, but I know my decision about that.

Can you boastfully say: This is the kind of Christian Leader that should be in the Church – In and Out; Open and in the Secret?

I Pray that God will bless us in our Thoughts of Leadership, in Jesus’ Name – Amen.

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THE INSTRUCTIVE GOD’S NARRATIVE INTENTION TOTALLY EXPANDED (IGNITE) SUMMIT CONFERENCE 2022 (AN INITIATIVE OF THE YOUNG ADULT AND YOUTH AFFAIRS OF RCCG)

THEME: SOAR

MINISTERING: MR. ASAWO IBIFURO (SENIOR SPECIAL ASSISTANCE (SSA) TO GOVERNOR NYESOM WIKE ON INFORMATION, COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY).

SESSION TOPIC: DIGITAL ECONOMY AND MARKETING.

DATE: 20TH AUGUST 2022

BIBLE TEXT: GENESIS 30:31-34

Hallelujah! Go ahead and celebrate Jesus. Shout Hallelujah – Hallelujah.

Can we worship the Lord! Lift your hands and just bless the Lord.

SONG:

Glorious God, Beautiful King,
Excellent God I bow before Your Throne;
Glorious God, Beautiful King,
Excellent God I bow before Your Throne.

Bow before Your Throne
Worship at Your feet;
Bow before Your Throne
You are the Glorious God.

Your Name is Alpha, Omega, Ageless, Changeless, Almighty Jehovah;
Glorious God, I bow before Your Throne.

OPENING PRAYER:

Father we bow before You! We submit to Your Authority – This Gathering is unto You and not unto any man.

Take Your Place, teach us Oh Lord, help us to understand and increase in knowledge. In the Name of Jesus Christ.

Thank You Father! In Jesus’ Name we have Prayed – Amen.

Hallelujah! You may be seated, Please. God Bless You!

Once again, Welcome.

I want to say Thank You to the Leadership of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Young Adult and Youth Affairs (YAYA) for this Ignite Summit.

I am representing my Managing Director, who is unavoidable absent – Mr. Ibifuro Asawo. So, I am speaking on his behalf.

He is to talk on DIGITAL ECONOMY AND MARKETING.

My aim at the end of this Presentation is to Ignite fire in us. It is to Ignite the desire in us – A Passion to go and Change our world, using Technology; using the Digital System.

At the end of the Presentation, you will know where you belong in the Chain of the Digital Economy.

There are three (3) Places to be: Some of us are in all three (3), some of us are in two (2), while most of us in one (1).

So, my desire at the end of this Presentation is Ignite in us so that we can move: Those of us in one (1) can move to two (2), and probably three (3).

… And I Pray that God will help us – Amen!

DIGITAL ECONOMY AND MARKETING.

First of all, when we hear Digital, most times we hear Plenty Grammar around Digital.

Digital is simply Digits – Your numbers.

And then we bring it to Technology and Computer.

So, we are talking about Zero’s and one.

That is the Language of the Computer.

Everything you do, Computer translates it as Zero and one.

These two (2) Digits – one is Positive, and the other one is Negative.

But before I do the Digital, we are talking about SOAR – What Does It Mean To Soar?

It means to maintain Height in air without flapping wings or using Engine Power.

A clear example we normally use is the Eagle.

When we say the Eagle is soaring, what does it do?

The Eagle before it soars, it flies. Alright! It glides its wings until it gets to a height where it just opens the wings and allows the wind to carry it.

So, at that Point, the Eagle is Soaring – It’s just there, it’s like it is not expending energy anymore. But before you get to that Point, you must have used some energy.

There is a Process – You can’t just wake up and say you are Soaring.

So we are on Earth to Soar like Eagles.

Soaring entails continuous training, having a Lifestyle that helps us become highly effective.

Soaring further requires a Mindset that takes full responsibility of one’s Action and Inaction. And a Mindset that trust God for its Guidance.

So, the Power to become – We know as Christians, we have that Power.

The Bible says in John 1:12 – “As many as believe to them gave He Power to become…

… So you have the Power to become whatever you want to become in Life – It’s in us!

Genesis 30:31-34:

31 And he said, What shall I give thee? And Jacob said, Thou shalt not give me any thing: if thou wilt do this thing for me, I will again feed and keep thy flock.

32 I will Pass through all thy flock to day, removing from thence all the speckled and spotted cattle, and all the brown cattle among the sheep, and the spotted and speckled among the goats: and of such shall be my hire.

33 So shall my Righteousness answer for me in time to come, when it shall come for my hire before thy face: every one that is not speckled and spotted among the goats, and brown among the sheep, that shall be counted stolen with me.

34 And Laban said, Behold, I would it might be according to thy word.

Jacob was speaking to Laban he said: I will spend a little time here.

Sometimes we have opportunities where People discuss with us and they enquire ahead of us and then they ask a Question – “What do you want me to give to you?”

We measure the People and then we make our requests based on what they have.

Alright! For instance, a man who has two (2) cars and a house – Maybe ten Million Naira (#10,000,000) asks you “what you want you?

You think, ten million Naira (#10,000,000), what can he give? So you ask for one Million Naira (#1,000,000) and maybe one of the cars.

Sometimes you get what you asked, sometimes you don’t get.

Laban asked Jacob, “what do you want?”

Jacob could have ask for what Laban had. But he said, don’t give me anything I don’t want anything. I want to work for my own – And this is how I am going to do the work.

And at the end of the day, Jacob had more than Laban had.

If he had requested from Laban, he would have gotten a little.

Amen!

But because he had a Mindset of wanting to become more, he said: don’t give me anything, because if I ask I will limit myself. You will only give me what you have! You can’t give me what you don’t have.

And then he worked for it and got it.

Esther also, when she had the opportunity to meet with the king’s Chamberlain, she said: everything you have given me is enough for me. I will just make do with this.

… And of course, God blessed her and she became a Queen.

So what we need to Soar is already residenced in us – Everyone of us who is Born Again, you have Christ you have everything you are required to Soar.

Digital Economy describes Electronics Technology that generates, Stores and Produces Data in terms of two (2) Stages – Positive and Non-Positive.

Digital Economy, also known as the New Economy, is the Economy driven by Digital Tools and Devices.

So, when we say Digital Economy, it is not “Rugged Science” – It is just an Economy driven by Digital Tools.

Everyone of us, you are into Digital Economy because you use your Phones to do Transactions.

Those are digital tools.

You use your Phone to transact on the Computer – You buy, you sell.

Whatever you do, that is Digital Technology.

There is no Special description for Digital Technology even though you can go deep.

When we go into Digital Marketing, People can say a lot of things.

It is the replacement of the Physical. So, the bricks-and-mortar Location, Processes, Procedures and Practices with Digital Equivalence substitutes to Promote Goods and Services to Consumers.

… It is now replacing what we used to do before.

I was discussing with someone last week and I said, I can’t remember the last time I walked into a Banking Hall. I don’t know how many of you still go into Banking Halls.

Everything, you are just doing it at home.

Somebody says, send me money – You just transfer you and you receive the alert.

Everything!

You want to buy something, you Pay from your App.

The only thing that we have not been able to do is to deposit money through our Phones. You can’t put the money inside the Phone and it appears in your Account.

But that is also something somebody can think of because what I want to do today is to broaden your Mindset.

There are Problems all around us and it is Solution to those Problems that bring about your Soaring. Amen!

And you don’t need to be a Computer Literate to have the Solution. You don’t have to be a Programmer to have a Solution. Your own is to think! “How can this work?” And then you can collaborate with Someone who has the Knowledge.

So, in this Economy, Computers Mobile Phones, the Internet Related ICTs, and Digital Platforms play very important roles.

The Digital Economy is gradually changing the way and manner businesses are conducted in the Physical, Traditional Economy; with the view of increasing Productivity and reducing cost.

These are the Advantages we have:

I. We have the e-Commerce in Business.

Those of you who buy things on Jumia, you Order things on eBay – That is e-Commerce in Business.

II. e-Learning in Education:

One Pastor has already mentioned how exams are conducted Online.

Before JAMB started CBT, we had started CBT. And by the time we went to JAMB to tell them that, “you can do exams on Computer”; the Head of Jamb then told us it was not Possible. That in Nigeria, exams on Computer is not Possible.

And then we pushed further – The first time we did it in Rivers State University for their Post UME, we said it was going to be Online. As a matter of fact, we were summoned by The Rivers State House of Assembly then, to tell us that what we are asking for is too much:

“How can you tell People who are coming from Rural Areas to come and write exam on the Computer?” But the Vice-chancellor then was very firm, and had also the backing of the Governor.

So, the exam held of course! The People from the Rural Places who had not seen Computer before, we gave them the Option of the Manual. But it started and they saw the results!

I mean, you finish your exam and you are seeing your result immediately – No issue of running away with Paper. You can’t carry the computer and run away. You can’t!

And then, you can’t also look at your Neighbour, because the Questions are randomised. My number one is your number 30. I am looking at your Questions and saying, “that question is different from my own.” But we are doing the same Subjects – It reduced discussions inside exam Hall.

Nothing like “my Scripts are missing.” Because, Computer cannot misplaced your Scripts.

And no such thing as ‘Sorting’ the Computer – How do you sort a Computer? “Computer help me get A.”

… So the e-Learning in Education.

And of course, it is also good because I can be here and enroll for a Master’s Degree in the United Kingdom and I have not gone to the Airport.

That is the Economy we are talking about – Everything is gradually moving and there is no going back! So we should not be left behind.

III. e-Health in Healthcare Delivery;

IV. e-Payment in Banking Sector;

V. e-Court in the Judiciary:

Are you aware that there is a Virtual Hearing of cases now? – They do Visual hearing.

The Judge is in his house, puts on his System and he tells the Lawyers – “The Time for Sitting is by 9am.” And everybody logs up, and the man is in his bedroom and he looks at the System and he says okay, Counsel Proceed! And he is hearing everything, and takes notes.

Everything is going Digital.

We have gone also to the Public Sector, because we have realised that is one area that a lot of things happen, because of Human Interference.

There are things that you do, that ordinarily you should just get approval for. But they tell you your file is on this Table.

In fact, at a Point they tell you they don’t know where the file is.

What are they looking for? – Drop something so that the file will appear!

But with the Computer System, all of those things are erased!.

WHY DIGITAL ECONOMY?

I. It improves Productivity;

II. It eliminates Physical Barriers;

III. It reduces Cost based on Sales.

IV. It is flexible and offers convenience;

V. It improves the Speed of Service Delivery, etc.

We introduced recently, the e-Affidavit for Court.

For those of you who are not aware, If you need an Affidavit you don’t need to go to the Court to swear – You just put on your System or Phone, or Laptop, and then you log onto the Site: create your Account. And then you see Affidavit.

There are Templates, you pick what you want to do. You can edit, and when you done, you make your Payment there Online and then it goes to the Commissioner for Oath.

If they need to see you in court, you will be invited. And you will get a Notification that you need to come to Court and you appear in Court. If they don’t need to see you – Just Simple Affidavit, the Commissioner for Oath will Stamp the Affidavit.

You know years ago, People were afraid – Don’t put my Signature on the System, don’t put my Stamp. People will hack it and use it for something else. All of those things are going off. Hallelujah!

People just swear Affidavit – Right there in your home and then it is approved, you Print it out, then use it.

… It saves a lot of time; there is Speed in Delivery and it is convenient.

Opportunities to digitalize the Business, Industries, Sectors of the Economy, can be identified and realised when these Benefits are considered.

If you look at these Benefits, then we all need to go Digital – Everybody!

We shouldn’t stay back and say, No, No, No!

One of the things for us as Youth is that, it is our Generation.

So, we should leave the Old People (we are not insulting them) – Leave the Elders, let’s go Digital.

So,, these are reasons why we need Digital Economy..

TRADITIONAL TO DIGITAL ECONOMY: Problems Identified.

If we look around, there are Problems we have in our Society – Can they be Solved? It’s a Yes!

My Managing Director (Mr Ibifuro Asawo) sometimes we quarrel – Not bad quarrel because, anything for him is a Yes!

It is Possible he attends a Meeting and you discuss – Sir, you are into Software, I need an Application that can Cook Soup for me (for example) Is it possible?

He says Yes, it is Possible! He has not thought about it. The first answer is Yes, it is Possible!

It’s okay! So how do we do it? He replies, don’t worry I will go and work on something.

Then when he comes to the Office, he gathers everybody and says, “I have already told them Yes! So it has to be Yes.”

But what does that do? It makes everybody to think! Because he has said Yes, we must find a way.

So We begin to think – Everybody is thinking: What do we do? Where do we start from? What about the Ingredients? Where do we get the ingredients?

… Anyway, there is no Application to Cook Soup anywhere! – Sisters, cook your soup (laughter)!

So, I need to first of all identify the Problem.

1. SOLUTION AGENTS.

Now, one of the Problems in this State (Rivers State) is Waste Management – Have you identified that Problem? Can we use Technology to solve Waste Management in this state? Can we?

So, I leave that with you. Think of something – How do we use Technology to solve the Waste Management Problem?

… We have less Production, Traditional Workflow – That is the Problem.

And such can be found in Traditional Banks, Schools, Court.

Of course you know how the Banking System works! Even Hospitals.

What you have done is – I don’t want to go to the Hospital and see a long queue and then I have to wait for my turn in the Clinic.

So, there is an Application where I just check for the Hospital closest to me, check what they have, check their rating and then book an Appointment with a Doctor. The Doctor receives my Application and says, okay Appointment is fixed for Monday 2pm.

So, I know when I am seeing the Doctor. As I walk in 2pm. Doctor knows it is my time. I go and see the Doctor, I have already described how I’m feeling, so he already has an idea of what I am coming for.

And so, I just go, get my things done and then I’m out! Instead of going to the Hospital, sit down and wait for my turn. Sometimes, the crowd can be overwhelming.

So, we need to Identify the Problem and then what is the Solution – Digital Economy created by Developers of Digital Solutions and Applications.

Today we do Uber and Bolt – I mean two (2) to three (3) years ago; we didn’t have it. We had to come to the road and then flag a Taxi join others in it or we call for a Drop.

But I don’t need to do that now. I just stay at home, open my Bolt App and then I just select where I am going to and Bolt will come to my door step.

Except where I am staying is not accessible, so I have to come to a Location where the Uber Rider can find me.

… These are the Solution Agents!

Then we have the Consumers – You Choose where you belong.

We are all Part of Digital Economy. Everybody!

It is either we are Producing or we are Servicing or we are Consuming.

While Most of us fall under the Consuming Part of the Digital Economy, it is worthy of note that this Consuming Part is not as Profitable as the other Parts of the divide.

Everyone of us, we are in need. But then you fall into one of these.

Some of us fall into two (2), some of us fall into three (3), because the Application reproduce, we also use it – We will consume it. But for some of us, No! it is just the consuming Part (everything).

And all of us can actually be somewhere. Like I said, the Producer does not necessarily mean you are the one developing the Software or the Application. No!

If you have an idea and you bring the idea; there is usually a Percentage that comes to you because you are the Owner of the Solution when it works eventually.

For Servicing, you can also be there!

Today, in Rivers State University, they have the e-Agents – Those guys make money!

Those People are the ones that use the Solution for the Students.

So, Students who do not want to do things for themselves, especially the Year One Students – Of course, you are afraid because you are fresh. “I don’t want to make mistake; can you help me Process my Registration?”

The guy says Yes, I can do all your Registrations for you Online; just Pay me such and such amount. And then you Pay them and they help you to Process your Registration.

Those are the Agents – We have the Quickteller Agents.

In the e-Affidavit, that is what we did!

Oyo State is Presently using the e-Affidavit. They have Agents, so they say everybody shouldn’t come to the Court, you now swear affidavit Online.

They registered those Agents, who are like Business Centres Owners.

You go to them – Affidavit is one thousand Naira (#1,000) for example.

The man who is doing the business says “I have to buy fuel for my Generator, I am using my Paper to Print for you. So, instead of one thousand Naira (#1,000), you will Pay me me extra one thousand Naira (#1,000)” – That is two thousand Naira (#2,000)!

The man makes one thousand Naira (#1,000) for every Affidavit.

By the time that opens up, I tell you, Affidavits increased. Because every Business will go and advertise for People to come. So, you can find yourself in one of these Places.

… If you discovered that you are only consuming, you can actually move to the Servicing Part.

2. THE PRODUCERS

DESCRIPTION OF THE PRODUCERS: WHO ARE THEY?

They own the Digital Trajectory of the Economy – They are Major Stakeholders.

They are those who see Needs, Problems, Challenges, Pinpoints, and then create Value and Solution to solve those Problems.

They try to understand the Problem, and come up with Innovative and Creative ways of solving the Problems to the admiration of the Problem Owners.

They use Digital Tools.

These are the Producers, they make money from it!

Service Agents are those who now take the Solution and then use it on behalf of the Consumers.

For instance, the Bolt Riders: they didn’t create the App, but then they are Agents – They take the Solution on Bolt App, and then use it to work to carry us.

We are the Consumers, they are the Service Agents.

So, Service Agents are those who do not solve the main Problems that would have led to the Digital Economy.

However:

I. They Provide Services that close the gap between the Service Provider and the Service Consumers and End-Users.

II. They also meet Needs in Digital Economy.

III. Those Bolt Riders also help to Update the App:

As they are working, they take feedback from the People: “Why don’t you add this? Why don’t you do that?” And they send Message to the Developers.

IV. In that way, they also help the System to Improve.

V. They sometimes serve as the go-between to help less Service People access Digital Economy.

VI. These Agents get a fee for the Service they Provide for the End-Users – The Consumers.

3. THE SERVICE CONSUMERS

Service Consumers (the Last Category) are the People that only use the Service for the Purpose of Communication and Socializing.

They do not make any Financial Gains from it.

For Example, Bolt Riders – Users of it; any of the Banking Apps and others.

So many Persons fall within this Category – That is where most of us fall into.

However, this Potents danger for our Digital Economy – The more Persons are in the Producer and Service Agent Parts, the better for our thriving Digital Economy.

Most of us are in the Consumer section.

Some of us, of course on Radio, you must have been hearing Presentations of People who tell you, “That your Facebook Account that you have, you can actually make money from it.”

… Have you heard it before?

The Smartphones you have, you can use it to make money. Alright!I

Have we ever ask, “how do I make money with my Smartphones?”

So, don’t just be a Consumer – You have access to these things, let’s learn, let’s get New Skills on how to earn from it.

Every Growing Digital Economy has overtime adopted Newer and more efficient ways of handling Marketing.

Actually, that is where Digital Marketing comes from.

Since we have Digital Economy, since we are going Technology, we must also find a way of Marketing these Products and Applications Digitally.

Digital Marketing simply means – Selling your Products Online; using the Digital Tools.

… That is what it simply means!

Digital Marketing is the component of Marketing that uses the Internet and Online based Digital Technologies, such as: Desktop Computers, Mobile Phones and other Digital Media.

We have different areas of Digital Marketing – The Social Media Marketing, Influencer Marketing.

We have People who are Influencers Online.

So, a man has like one hundred thousand (100,000) Followers – You know that if you give him something to Post for you, at least fifty Percent (50%) of his Followers would see that Post he has made.

Those are Influencers!

You can use those means to Market your Products.

WHY DIGITAL MARKETING?

Why do we talk about Digital Marketing?

With the gradual and steady Shift from Traditional or Physical Economy to Virtual or Digital Economy; Digital Marketing is gradually replacing Traditional Market trend.

Before, we used to have Plenty Marketers – Especially the Bankers.

You just see People who are moving around trying to Market Products and other things. They are Marketers.

There are other Products as well being marketed.

It is gradually reducing. Why? – Everybody is going Digital.

If I can do something, Post it on my WhatsApp, on my Instagram, do Facebooking: I know it is even going beyond the Shores of the Country.

If you have People who are Marketing for you, it is just within a Particular Locality or Area where they are.

But Online, the reach is beyond the Country – It goes outside! And everybody gets it.

These are reasons why we do Flexibility – Ability to reach Wider Network of Audience; Real-Time Performance Tracking.

When you are doing that, you are able to track – You know how many Persons have viewed and seen your Posts.

That is a kind of report you have.

So, these are reasons why we do Digital Marketing – Direct Communication with Potential Customers, and Opportunity to have Multi Media incorporated easily in the Marketing Strategy.

You can do a Video and then use it for Marketing. You can do Animation and use it for Marketing.

Few years ago, I was heading the ICT Centre at Air Force, Port Harcourt – That is the Rivers State ICT Building and then what we do is train Young People on different areas.

We have a Programme we call “Code Geminators”: Coding,Game Application and then Animation.

Young People come based on their interest – Either you are doing a Coding Program or you go for Animation or Games Development.

We tasked them – At the end of their Training, they are given different Projects to solve a Particular Problem in the Society.

… And some of them have gone ahead to sell those Products and make money.

Everyone of us, we can find ourselves somewhere – And we need to embrace it, you must desire it. You can’t say No!

There was a man I met sometimes ago – One of the Lawyers when we started the e-Affidavit. He has refused to use the Banking App. He said No!

When he wants to withdraw money he goes to the Banking Hall. And when he wants to transfer he goes to the Bank. And then on one Particular day he went! Then the Chief Judge was looking for him. He was on queue in the Bank, and it was almost his turn and so he couldn’t leave the Place.

By the time he finished, he had to Pay Fine because he was supposed to have a case in Court.

He didn’t know he was going to spend that long time in the Bank.

After that incident, he told himself “maybe I should try the Banking App.”

Please, don’t wait until you get to that Point before you go Digital (Laughter)!

Some of us are still using the Traditional Method – “You know they will hack my Phone! They will hack my System. They will steal everything.”

They can’t, if you follow the right Procedures.

As long as you are not giving out information, they cannot have access to your Data. Amen!

HOW TO OPTIMISE DIGITAL MARKETING.

1. Understanding the Digital and Physical Location;
2. Knowing the appropriate Digital Media Option to adopt.

… Knowing which one to use is very important!

3. And then Content is Key!

What Digital Content do you intend to use? – Graphics, Videos, Animation, Text is Key.

Because you want to Market your Products: I open your Video and I am not seeing anything. Next time I may not even touch your Content.

So, whatever you are giving out is Key!

4. And it is very important that you Package your Content and use it for your Marketing.

THE ROLE OF YOUTH IN DIGITAL ECONOMY.

The Digital Age is our age! This time is for us. It is our time!

So, there’s no better time in Human History that – Innovation, Creativity Problem Solving, etc has been in the favour of the Youth than now.

It is therefore, Pertinent that we rise to the occasion – There Boundless Opportunities.

We can either be Solution Providers, Agents or we can use the Social Media Productively, to earn and learn New Skills.

There are Free Trainings Online – Free!

So, just find something, pick something: two (2) weeks or four (4) weeks Training for Free.

As you are Learning, you are improving and growing in knowledge.

We should desist from abusing the Social Media or just be Consumers. Avoid being distracted by the Social Media. Rather, we should annexe it for our own Advantage.

Let’s use it Profitably, and don’t just be on Facebook Posting your Pictures and other things – Use the opportunity to learn, to get a New Skill.

Creating a niche for yourself in the Digital Economy is not difficult! It is not “Rugged Science” – It is Nothing!

With your Mobile Phones you are already a Digital Economist.

So, if we can observe and identify the Problems and Challenges all around us – What may be difficult is the ability to focus on nurturing the Solution until it matures to the Point that many People begin to Value and Patronize your Solution.

When we started the Company; of course there was nothing!

That is where Young People would give up because we want immediate results – “Sharp – Sharp; “I do it now and make my Millions.” You want to just “Blow!”

….But Good Things will take time to actually grow!

We started the organization after NYSC. In fact from School, we started and then continued after Youth Service.

So, there was no Salary – We just sit down together and we are developing.

Who is going to pay you? Nobody!

I remembered, I was staying with my Elder Sister then. If I tell her, “I am going to work.” She will just laugh: which work? Have they Paid your Salary?

But then, we just get on! Young People; after Youth Service.

And then one of the things my Managing Director (Mr. Ibifuro Asawo) said that kept some of us was that – “This Company is going to be our own Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC).

He said, “we not going to apply there, we are going to grow this Company to become our own.”

And today of course, to the Glory of God; the Company is known in the Country and Outside the Country. Why? Because some Young People decided to stay, to build, to nurture and follow through.

I Challenge you this morning – Find yourself in the Digital Economy Space; especially in the Place of the Producers and Agents.

God will continue to help us, in Jesus’ Name – Amen.

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THE INSTRUCTIVE GOD’S NARRATIVE INTENTION TOTALLY EXPANDED (IGNITE) SUMMIT CONFERENCE 2022 (AN INITIATIVE OF THE YOUNG ADULT AND YOUTH AFFAIRS OF RCCG)

THEME: SOAR

MINISTERING: PASTOR MATTHEW ADEBAYO (REGIONAL EVANGLIST IN CHARGE OF RCCG REGION 35).

SESSION TOPIC: SOARING SPIRITUALLY

DATE: 20TH AUGUST 2022

BIBLE TEXT: ISAIAH 40:28-31

INTRODUCTION

The next Speaker here Present in IGNITE Youth Summit, Abuja Center is a Regional Evanglist in Region 35 of the Redeemed Christian Church of God.

He is also the Pastor in Charge of RCCG Sure Mercies of David, here in Abuja. He is the Visioner of the Monthly Turning Point Revival Hour. He is a Motivational Speaker and also a Renowned Evangelist.

He is fondly called Pastor Matt.

He Planted about forty seven (47) Parishes of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) across Lagos State.

… Can we celebrate the Grace of God in his Life!

And after which he moved to Abuja in 2012; and was Posted to RCCG Upper Room Parish as the Pioneer Zonal Pastor under FCT-1.

He has since Planted nineteen (19) Parishes in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) And I think more, even as we speak.

He is a qualified Chartered Accountant and holds a Bachelor’s dyegree in Accountancy from the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-ife, Osun State.

He is an Anointed and sought-after Speaker at many Church Conferences and Conventions across the Globe.

Pastor Matt is happily married to Pastor (Mrs) Rachel Adebayo; and they are blessed with both Spiritual and Biological children.

Once again, can we just celebrate the Grace of God upon his life – Hallelujah.

MAIN ADDRESS:

Hallelujah! Celebrate Jesus with a clap offering! This is a Youth Summit, you can do better than that!

Glory to God! Our God is Faithful.

I like to appreciate the Regional Youth Pastor for Region 10 (Our Host today). The Assistant Pastor in Charge of Youth Province 11, Abuja.

… Only one man having so many Titles.

Please, celebrate Jesus in his Life!

I was so impressed today when I found out that we both graduated from the same University even though the year he graduated was the year I entered.

There are some of our People that we need to move them to Adult Church (laughter)!

Gory to God!

I celebrate all the other Pastors Present. You know I can’t mention everybody’s name.

God Bless You all, in Jesus’ Name – Amen.

Thank you for coming!

Just lift up your hands to God Almighty, and let’s appreciate Him for all we have heard today.

Let’s give Him Praise, let’s give Him Glory, let’s give Him Honour and Adoration.

Thank Him for Who He is, for al He represents in our lives. There is no one like Him. Blessed be the Name of the Lord! Lord, we give You Praise.

David said: create in me a New Heart (Psalms 51:10).

I like you to say Father, create in me a New Heart today.

… Go ahead and turn it to Prayer!

Thank You Father! In Jesus’ Name we have Prayed – Amen.

OPENING PRAYER

Our Father we Thank You for your Word, Thank You for all our Speakers today: Thank you for Soaring in Politics, Thank You for Soaring in Business, Thank You for Soaring in Leadership.

Thank You Oh God my Father, for Grace to Soar Spiritually.

Daddy we ask Oh God, that You bless Your People, give us a New Beginning and take all the Glory!

In Jesus’ Name we Pray – Amen.

I need a louder Amen.

God bless you! Take your seat. Hallelujah!!!

I know you will Soar Spiritually today, to the best Possible Height in the Name of Jesus – Amen.

Isaiah 40:28-31- And I like everyone of us to read together:

28 Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? there is no searching of his understanding.

29 He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.

30 Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall:

31 But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

I Prophesy today that Spiritually, you will Mount up with Wings As Eagles – Amen!

In other words, you will Soar as the Eagle soarest, in the Name of Jesus – Amen.

You will walk, you will not be weary – Amen.

You will run, you will not faint – Amen.

So shall be your Portion, in the Name of Jesus Amen!

I sat down there and I began to think about the word “SOAR”.

How many of us have seen the Eagle soar before?

Now, we would like to take the Pathway of the Eagle, as it affects our Spiritual lives.

Some of those things about the Life Cycle and the Lifespan of the Eagle:

I. The Eagle is one notable bird that Soar – And it soars higher more than any other bird in the world today.

Ii.. The Eagle is one bird that likes to lay its eggs at the cleft of the rock – The Zenith of a High Mountain where no other animal could get to.

III. The Eagle is one bird that will not eat just anything: but what it desires

It likes taking everything fresh – Not junks. Not anything that is already dead, but things that have Life

Praise The Living Jesus!

So, if you are going to Soar Spiritually then, you need to borrow Lessons from the Life Cycle of the Eagle.

Hallelujah!

Like I said before, in the Habitat of the Eagle, if an Eagle dies at four hundred (400) years, it is recorded as “Gone So Soon!”

… Because a normal Eagle has a tendency to live up to eight hundred (800) years and above.

In other words, if you are going to Soar (just like the Eagle) Spiritually, you have the Capacity to also live to the fullest of your days on Earth.

Little wonder the Scripture says, with Long Life will I satisfy you.” – Psalms 91:16.

Praise ye the Lord – Hallelujah!

How come the Eagle has such Potency to live for so Long?

1. One of the things I notice about the Eagle is that the Eagle Doesn’t Eat Just Anything.

… The Eagles eat what they desire!

So, I am Prophesying to you today or as you read on the Label of DMC – You will no longer eat what you see, but what you desire, in the Name of Jesus – Amen!

The Eagle takes everything fresh, everything that has Life.

Everything that has what? – That has Life!

That is how they have the Capacity to live for so Long in Life.

I. I have also noticed that back in the Village, most of our Grandparents – They live extensively longer.

Longevity runs in their blood

How? Because back in the Village they don’t eat junks. They don’t eat some of these food that we do take today. You know, put everything in the Microwave, in the Freezer.

We can buy everything we are going to eat for the next three (3) Months and put everything in the Freezer.

No! My grandmother in the Village will always go to the back of the Compound and get Vegetables fresh. Go to the Sea get fish fresh. Go to the bush, they kill animals and they eat everything fresh.

II. Another thing I noticed is that, the kind of pot they use in the Village is different from all those Aluminium pots we use today. Their own pot, even after removing it from the fire, the thing is still boiling.

Do I have a weakness in the house?

My grandfather died at age one hundred and nine (109); my grandmother, she is one hundred and five (105) today, and she still alive.

Are you are surprised? she still alive! My Dad is alive, my Mum is alive.

Praise the Lord – Hallelujah!

III. One thing I also noticed is that, they don’t eat Stale Food (Yesterday food).

No? Whatever food or soup my grandmother Prepares today, is only meant for today.

That is why you see, the way they live – They live so long

… And that is one of the Attributes of the Eagle.

2. The Eagle is one of the Fastest Bird on Earth.

That is why even the Scripture comments by saying: “As Swift as the Eagle flies.” – So fast!

3. Like I told you, the Eagle does not just make its Nest anywhere but the Topmost Top of the Rock.

That is where it will hatch its eggs; that is where the Eaglets are born; that is where it trains the Eaglets until they fully become Eagles.

I like you to also know that Eaglets are born; but Eagles are made.

So, in Life you want to Soar Spiritually? You need to know that it is not all ability that takes you there. There are certain things that you need to do as well to get yourself there.

Some are born with Grace and Talents, and different kinds of Gifts. But the Bible also says “Study to show yourself approved” – 2 Timothy 2:15

Study to show yourself how?Approved!

So, there is always a time for Training!

When Eaglets were born, they were all there. When it is time for the Eaglet to become an Eagle, there is a time of Training.

That is a time the Eaglets will have to go through some things – The Eaglets will have to be exposed!

Often times, as Christians when it looks as if we are being exposed to some things – Those things are Part of Training. Those kind of Trainings are those things that God use to build us up.

… Are you still with me?

The Bible tells us in Hebrews 10:35 – Cast not away therefore your Confidence, which hath great recompence of Reward.

Also, Psalms 102:16 says: When the LORD shall build up Zion, He shall appear in His Glory.

So, there is no manifestation of Glory until Zion is built up!

Until Zion is built up, there is no what? – No manifestation of His Glory!

You are now on your Pathway to Soar as the Eagle Spiritually!

Many of us, we see what God is doing through Daddy GO today. But I can tell you: I am yet to see a Great Man of God without Paying a Price.

There is a Price to Pay.

Our Host today (for example) has paid the Price to take this Church to this Level.

Everything is not about Money – Money is Good! But Money has its Limitations.

Many of these things are done, concluded, Packaged and Branded on our knees.

So, what I am saying in essence is that, God will need to build you up before you can begin to manifest Glory.

How did Jesus impact Spiritually into the lives of the Disciples – So much that everywhere they go, demons are bowing down to them? How?

Prayer is Good! But how many times did He Pray for them? He Prayed for the Disciples only once!

Check the Bible. It was only Peter He Prayed for twice.

What was the Prayer John 17:11 – And now I am no more in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to thee. Holy Father, keep through thine own name those whom thou hast given me, that they may be one, as we are. They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. Father Protect them from what? From the wolves!

… That was what He Prayed for them!

What was the Second Prayer He Prayed for Peter?

Luke 22:31-32 says – Peter, Peter the devil wants to have you: but I have Prayed for you. When you are Strong, Comfort your Brethren.

But how come they manifested Gloriously, with dangerous Signs and Wonders – That the Shadow of Peter was Healing the Sick? By Teaching them!

That was a time of being built up! By taking them through the rigour in the night, in the day, on the Sea. By teaching them.

The Bible says in Luke 5:17, the Power of God was Present in Him.

There is always a time for Teaching, there is always a time for being built up in Life.

You cannot just Soar!

Soaring is manifestation of Glory. But you can’t get to that level until you have been built up

Can I hear your Amen Church? Amen!

Now listen to this – Several years ago, I was Younger than now (because I am still very Young) Amen!

My dad used to travel a lot and I guess that I am just stepping into his shoes! He will travel and we hardly see him at home.

And then this my Aunt used to live with us (Aunty Tunrayo).

My Auntie is another type of Margaret Thatcher. The moment my dad has traveled and Mummy happened to go to her Shop, we are all left in care of this my Auntie.

The moment she takes Charge of the house I bet you, it’s a New Regime. And if you don’t get to know it on time, you will be the Victim. The moment she is in Charge: don’t sit on the Couch, sit on the floor. Don’t use glass cup, use plastic cup.

Different kinds of Rules and Laws!

Everything will Change immediately she takes Charge. And if by accident, you break any of her rules; enough beating and panel-beating.

She will do a lot of things with us: Spank us, slap us.

And by the time my Dad will come back you know, I will stay beside him to narrate everything she has done. To report her, to tell him everything!

And as I keep talking my dad will just be saying “you don’t mean it? She did all of that in my absence, you mean that?” Go and call her for me!

With the excitement that Yes, it is her turn. Now I will quickly go down and say Daddy is calling you!

And my Aunty will come! The moment she gets to where my dad is, my Dad will say: “have you made sure everybody has eaten?” She will say Yes! “And everything is in Place?” She will say Yes! Okay, you People should go and sleep.

And I am still waiting. I’ll be waiting for the time that maybe he is going to slap her, kick her or beat her. But he will do none of that!

After she left, I will ask my Dad “is that all you have to say or do? He would Pat me at the back and say “you are growing!”

Until one day when I got Admission to University and I left.

After a Semester Break, I was coming back home. From a far-off I saw my Auntie run towards me, carried my bag (and in my heart I was like what’s going on)? And she was gisting with me.

And I remembered very well, all through that Break, there was no beating, there was no panel-beating. Even when I was going back to school she still assisted me in carrying my bag.

As we got to the Park, I said to her: Auntie you have really Changed! No beating, nothing-nothing! She said, “you are a man now.” Praise the Lord!

She said what? “You are a man now!”

And most of those Processes that we go through in Life, in the Church, everywhere we find ourselves: they are those things that bring the best out of us. And it is time for the Eaglet to become an Eagle.

See what the mother Eagle will do – It is going Soar and pick one of the Eaglets and take the Eaglet into the Sky. As the Eaglet is soaring with the mother, the Eaglet is excited! And the other Eaglets are jealous of that Eaglet.

… Are you still with me?

They will be like, “is it the only one? Why is Mama taking it alone?” And that as that Eagle is going up, it will be like “Mama is taking me on a cruise!” You know that kind of feeling. And having gone to a very serious Height, the Eagle will release its claws and the Eaglet will fall.

As the Eaglet is falling, running towards the rock, shouting and screaming, “Ha! Mama is crazy.” The other Eaglets will be saying, “serves you right!

… Do you understand that kind of feeling?

And just for one moment, before the Eaglet would dash its head on the rock: the instinct inside the Eagle, and how Swift the Eagle can be, the Eagle will Soar and pick up the Eaglet before it hits the rock! And the eaglet would be Panting, “Mama is normal again now!”

Let me tell you something; this is what you go through everyday in the Process of Growth, the time you are making Advancement in Life.

From Promotion to Promotion; and you are having Breakthrough all over – In Business, in Politics. And everything Good is happening to you.

People are jealous of you: “Is he the only one? Just like the other Eaglets.

Because it’s not yet their time, doesn’t mean that you are forsaken!

Very soon, it will be their own time as well.

But when things are going well with you, you are beginning to feel on top of the world!

You are feeling as if you are the best! And all of a sudden, the mother Eagle is releasing its claws, and you are falling down from that Height.

And everybody say, Ha! only God knows what he has done – That is why he is being Punished at this time. But you, as you are coming down you begin to wonder, “but God why? Why are You doing this to me?

But before you touch your head on the rock, God Almighty will come all over and take you up! – Preventing you from falling down.

Each time your Pastor shouts at you, it is because he is a Good Pastor.

If your Pastor hasn’t shouted at you before; if your Pastor hasn’t stepped on your toes before, he is one of the very worst Pastors on earth because he needs to do it.

… Those are the Process of Growth!

You need to go through all those things – The Pain, the hardship, the trouble; those things build Character in you.

And let me tell you something: No matter how Charismatic you are, Charisma without Character is said to be Catastrophe.

And they say, Commitment in the face of Conflict is what Produces Character.

Now, our brother Tai Solarin said, “Education can take you to the Highest Peak in the world; but your Character can bring you down!”

You see, all these things that you have been through – They build up the Character inside of you.

I tell you, there is no other animal that can approach the nest of the Eagle – That is where He Placed you!

He said, I Placed you in the Heavenly Places far above Principalities and Power.

That is your Placement – That is where you are Spiritually.

And I wonder why many of us will see the devil; at every little snitch. you will see the devil there.

Ask a brother, why did you mess up? He says sorry, it is the devil!

But the last time I checked from the Scriptures, the Bible says Satan is underneath your feet.

Where is the devil now? Under my feet!

Can you give him a knock on the head? Give him a knock on the head now!

For you to see the devil at an equal space where you are, by yourself; then you must have advanced the devil out from under your feet! That is what you have done because, that is where he belongs.

Praise ye the Lord – Hallelujah!

Like I said, the only animal that can get to that Place where the Eagle makes its nest is called the Serpent.

It is called what? – The Serpent!

You want to hear this? No matter how tall that Mountain may be, Serpents can always crawl to that Place.

But whenever the Serpent is approaching the Nest of the Eagle, wherever the Eagle has gone to, there’s an instinct inside the Eagle that, something is approaching its Nest.

… Are you with me?

So, wherever the Eagle may be, it will Soar right down to where the Nest is. And there it finds Mr Serpent – It will Pick the Serpent with its claws around its neck, and Change the battleground, and take the Serpent into the Sky.

Excuse me – Everyone that is against you, they have their weaknesses. And all you need to do to be a Good Warrior is to locate their weaknesses.

Praise the Lord – Hallelujah!

The Eagle will take the Serpent to the Sky, and when it gets to the very Topmost Top it says, Mr serpent, it’s time for your Training and it releases its claws.

Ladies and Gentlemen, the Serpents is rushing back to rock;

… Rushing down towards where? – Towards the Rock!

But the unfortunate thing is that, there is no mother Serpent to help the Serpent up!

And it is dashing its head upon where? – Upon the Rock! Who is this Rock? Jesus!

He said, I am the Rock – When you fall upon me, you will be broken into Pieces. And when I fall on you, you will be grounded to Powder.

Can I say something to you? – You were made an Eagle, you were formed an Eagle.

As an Eagle Believer, you are to Soar above all hurdles – Amen.

Some can crawl, some can walk, some are running and even those who are running they think they are making Progress. But I tell you, that progress is by sweat.

But from today, you will begin to Soar! I say, you will begin to Soar in the Name of Jesus – Amen.

Someone said, “Those that walk, they walk with many those that run, run but with a few. But those that fly, those that Soar, they do it alone!

You need to know your Spirituality – Many of the battles you have to fight is alone. Especially in the Place of Prayer.

I also like you to know this quickly, that those that walk, they walk with just common sense. Those that run, run with Principles.

If you have driven a car before, it takes Principles – Press the Clutches, Change the Gear, Press the Turtles and the car moves.

Praise the Lord – Hallelujah!

So, those that run, run with what? – With Principles!

But you see, those that fly, they fly with Instructions!

That is why Tutors in the Flying School are referred to as Instructors – All they tell you is: Do this, Press one button.

If you mistakenly Press another button, bye-bye to this world.

Praise the Lord – Hallelujah!

So, it takes Instruction for you to get to the Place of Spiritual Growth in Life.

I will tell you this, as I stop:

You can’t do too much in the Place of Prayer and in the Place of Fasting.

Jesus said, this kind will not go out, except by Fasting and Praying. (Matthew 17:21)

There are certain things you cannot do without Prayer and Fasting.

Anybody that rubbish Prayer in your Life, that Person has succeeded in destroying your Life.

Jesus Christ recommended it and Apostle Paul even talked about it.

They said, Pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17); Pray until your Joy is full (John 16:24).

And Jesus said Fasting is recommended. He told the Disciples to also Fast.

There is always a time to Fast. And He demonstrated it in the Garden of Gethsemane.

He was there Fasting, and while He was Praying.

In Luke 22:44, the Bible says the sweat from his body was like a drop of blood.

That is the Master Himself!

Even though He still needed the help of Angels, He needed the Strength of God to survive His Ministry. But yet the Bible says, being in agony, He Prayed more earnestly.

Praise the Lord!

He Prayed more what? – More earnestly!

1. So, you need to take Prayer as a Number one Weapon;
2. You need to Fast too
3. Character – don’t forget!
4. Righteous Living.

When you talk about Living the Righteous Life, you need to live that Victorious Christian Life.

Because, there is no cover for your back, hence, you don’t turn your back to battle!

Everything you need to be a Whole man has been given to you.

Take this as we Close: Somebody said, “what I am doing is too much. Only me in the Church, doing this, doing that. They will soon kill me.”

You cannot die!

Praise the Lord!

Whatever level you think you have attended is just a beginning. There’s always a New Place to get to.

You know, I lived a “Fasted Life” – Seven (7) Days dry, Fourteen (14) Days dry, Twenty One (21) Days dry Fasting.

And I love doing it.

But there was a time I needed to embark on a very dangerous Journey, and I did forty nine (49) days dry Fasting (taking just water).

I was vomiting blood.

At that time when I spit, it was blood.

Let me tell you something about it – People thought I was going to die.

But No, I didn’t die. It was even that Period I realised that Fasting is the best cure for Ulcer. Because Ulcer always attacked me and also left me even in the Process.

But you know, the Truth is this – Whatever it is that you are doing, whatever responsibility you have been given in the household of God; that same responsibility, your Father in Heaven knows how much you can carry.

Praise the Lord!

I tell you this Story – A Young Man took his son to a Shopping Mall. On getting to the Shopping Mall, he gave the son a basket, and they were picking things and they were putting it in the basket.

And that boy was Pretty very young! He was carrying the baskets. Sooner or later the basket was getting heavier; yet the boy was carrying it.

There was a man who had been following them, who was also taking things. And the man was wondering, “you will kill this boy the way you are going! What this boy is carrying is already becoming too heavy for him.”

So, when the man couldn’t hold it anymore, he approached the boy’s father and say “Excuse me, you are going to kill your son. Why are you putting so much load for him to carry?” And the boy did not allow the father to respond.

Do you know what the young boy said. He said, excuse me Sir! It’s none of your business. My Dad knows how much I can carry.

Praise the Lord!

… He said, my Dad knows how much I can carry!

That is what I keep telling People when they say: Pastor, you are doing too much! It’s none of your business! The One who put me here, He knows how much I can carry.

You can be here, you can be there, doing everything combined at the same time. All these are Processes of Growth.

But the One Who has Placed you there knows how much you can carry!

Please, rise to your feet! Just one Prayer Point.

Stretch your hands like someone who wants to Soar:

The Pastor was singing that R Kelly Song “I Believe I Can fly”. It is a Pity how he ended his Life. But I believe, when he wrote that song there was something inside of him that was looking for Expression.

Stretch forth your hands as we sing R Kelly “I Believe I Can fly”:

I believe I can fly
I believe I can touch the sky
I think about it every Night and Day
Spread my wings and fly away
I believe I can soar
I see me running through that open door
I believe I can fly
I believe I can fly
I believe I can fly

Now stretch your hands (as wings) and Pray this Prayer; Say: Father, I am tired of walking, I am tired of crawling. In fact, I am tired of running, it’s time to SOAR! Grace to Soar Spiritually, released to me today!

Brethren, go ahead and talk to God!

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THE INSTRUCTIVE GOD’S NARRATIVE INTENTION TOTALLY EXPANDED (IGNITE) SUMMIT CONFERENCE 2022 (AN INITIATIVE OF THE YOUNG ADULT AND YOUTH AFFAIRS OF RCCG)

THEME: SOAR

MINISTERING: PASTOR OLABISI OLUGBENGA AKANDE (PASTOR IN CHARGE OF RCCG YOUTH PROVINCE 1 AND ASSISTANT PASTOR IN CHARGE OF RCCG REGION 35).

SESSION TOPIC: RAISING THE BAR IN LEADERSHIP.

DATE: 20TH AUGUST 2022

BIBLE TEXT: MATTHEW 20:21-28

INTRODUCTION

Olabisi Olugbenga Akande! Bisi Akande the Inspirer. Called to inspire People to be more, so that they can live and live better.

He is a Certified Speaker, Trainer and Coach with the John Maxwell Team – A Team of International Independent Coaches and Leadership Consultants.

He holds a Bachelors of Science Degree in Chemistry, from the University of Jos. Masters of Science in International Relationship and Strategic Studies, from Lagos State University Ojo and another Masters of Business Administration with Special Interest in Human Resources Management from the Redeemers University in Nigeria. He also has a Postgraduate Diploma in Theology

Bisi Akande is a Member of several Professional Bodies – The Nigeria Institute of Management, Chartered Institute of Personnel Management.

He serves on the Board of Redeemers Management School – A Training Arm of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).

He is an Excellent Professional with an apt ability for Excellence in all his involvement. He is a Mentor to many People across different Platforms; with a deep love for Youth. He has a Strong Passion to see every follower rise to become a Leader.

As a Leadership Consultant, Life Coach and Trainer, he is a regular face and highly sought-after Facilitator at various Leadership Conferences and Seminars.

In actual sense, he is the Convener of the Advanced Leadership Conference. An Annual Conference for Leaders, designed to bridge the Leadership Gap and help Position emerging Leaders in their different Spheres of Life.

He is a Prolific Writer. He has authored various Books, including: The Strength for the Journey, Habit Series, Living a Good Life, Raising Teenage Millionaires, and then Stand Out. And a number of other Books.

He is the Pastor in Charge of RCCG Youth Province 1, and currently serving as Assistant Pastor in Charge of Region 35 – A Region under the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), for Young Adults and Youths.

He is happily married to Ololade Akande, and their Marriage is blessed with children.

One thing we all know about this Leader is his Passion to Add Value to everyone!

Can we just appreciate God and give Him a clap as I bring to you, Pastor Bisi Akande (PBA).

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Praise the Lord – Hallelujah!

Glory be to God!

Tell your neighbour: Neighbour, it’s time to get Ignited. I know you will get Ignited; I am going to get Ignited and I am about to Change my world.

If you believe that, can you shout a Good Hallelujah again – Hallelujah!

Let me start by saying a Thank You to the Organisers of IGNITE 2022.

I like to appreciate God for your Life – This is Wonderful, this is Impactful this is Inspiring, this looks Professional. You have done a great job.

God Bless You, in Jesus’ Name – Amen!

And Thank You for considering me fit to come and speak here. I am not the best of the bag, I am just one of them. And you have allowed me to come here.

So, God Bless You richly, in the Name of Jesus – Amen!

Let me also say Thank You that you who are able to bet on yourself, and that you are here today.

You see, one of the biggest Challenges that are found among Young People today is that many of us can’t bet on ourselves. You can’t Sponsor yourself but you want someone else to Sponsor you.

How can I Sponsor someone who is not really ready to Sponsor themselves?

If you can’t Sponsor yourself, then I can’t Sponsor you. Because, before you get me to Sponsor you, you must first of all Sponsor yourself.

So, coming here today is actually that you are betting on yourself – “There’s Value in me so I can add Value to myself.”

If you don’t develop yourself it is because you don’t see yourself as Valuable.

When you see yourself as Valuable, you don’t wait for anybody to bet on you – You bet on yourself first

That is what I don’t joke with! – My Personal Development is the only Asset I have on the Earth; honestly speaking!

The house I am supposed to build, you know what I did? I put it on me. That is the truth!

The shoes I’m supposed to wear, the clothes I’m supposed to be wearing I put them on me. Because I know that my clothes will wear out.

But you know what?

My Development will not wear out! You cannot grow out!

You see, when you grow; you will not groan in Life – That is the Truth!

If you grow, you won’t need to ask anybody to invite you. When you grow you’ll be invited even without asking – That is the Truth!

… If you grow, you won’t ask anybody to invite you.

The Major Challenges that many of us have is that we are not betting on ourselves.

You see, when People hear that there is a Praise Program, they go there to exercise themselves;

But when they hear that we have a Leadership Conference, or that we have a Talk Conference; when they hear that something like this will happen they can’t bet on themselves – They stay away!

… They’ll rather do something else than build themselves up.

And unfortunately, if you are not building something, what are you doing? You are bringing it down!

Thank You for betting on yourself! Put your hands together for yourself.

If you don’t mind, I’ll like you to stand as we read the Scriptures together.

I have already started. I am Standing on whatever Protocol is available right now.

And I want to read a Scripture in Matthew 20: 20-28. And I will like us to read it together:

Matthew 20:21-28:

21 And he said unto her, What wilt thou? She saith unto him, Grant that these my two sons may sit, the one on thy right hand, and the other on the left, in thy kingdom.

22 But Jesus answered and said, Ye know not what ye ask. Are ye able to drink of the cup that I shall drink of, and to be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with? They say unto him, We are able.

23 And he saith unto them, Ye shall drink indeed of my cup, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with: but to sit on my right hand, and on my left, is not mine to give, but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared of my Father.

24 And when the ten heard it, they were moved with indignation against the two brethren.

25 But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Ye know that the princes of the Gentiles exercise dominion over them, and they that are great exercise authority upon them.

26 But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister;

27 And whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant:

28 Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.

You know, He didn’t say even as “I came.” He said, “The Son of Man.” He didn’t say, as God came or the Son of God. He said, even as “The Son of Man”.

… So he was talking about you!

He came, not to be Ministered to – He didn’t become a Deacon so that they can carry His Bible; He didn’t become a Minister so that People can gather money and buy a car for Him.

He came not for People to Minister to Him – He came so that He can Minister to them!

May the Lord Bless the reading of His Word, in Jesus’ Name – Amen!

OPENING PRAYER.

Father, I just ask that You will give expression to my Voice!

And father, I ask that I will speak Your Words only, in the Name of Jesus.

By the time we are done, let everybody go out to the world and be the Light that You have made them to be, in the Name of Jesus.

Thank You Father! In Jesus’ Name we Pray – Amen!

God Bless You! Please, you may be seated.

I just want to start by Paraphrasing what we have read just now. I want to make it look like a Story (if I can).

There were these two (2) Young men who just got a job. And when they got the job, they got the job with ten (10) other People. So they were Twelve (12) altogether. And they got this job, it was dynamic! And they had a Leader – Maybe the CEO (Chief Executive Officer) of the Corporation.

And then, the CEO (Chief Executive Officer) got up in the Board Meeting one day and He said to everybody – In three (3) years time I am going to leave this job; and I am going to give this job over to someone else to keep Leading.

And so, these two (2) Young men discovered – It looks like there is one man here, he is very forward. His name is Peter! Peter is so forward that he can take this Post before we know what is happening.

You know what, if Peter doesn’t take it, there is one guy that is so loved by this Man. He is always learning on His Shoulder.

So these Young men did what Young men will Naturally want to do. I said Naturally now because that is what we Naturally want to do!

They went to a Lobbyist! You know what Lobbyists do?

Lobbyists are People who will give you something so that you can do something that you Naturally would not do for them.

So they employed a Lobbyist, who happened to be a woman and their mother!

And so they got their mother to go to this Man. They want to lobby the Man so that they can get something that they want, which the Man will Probably not have given to them.

And so the woman, being a Lobbyist, she looked at the Man and said: I know what You like. I know You; I know that anytime we give You Worship You cannot stop Yourself you will always respond to Worship.

… So, when she came, she came with Worship.

But Thank God that this CEO (Chief Executive Officer) understood the Dynamics of Men and how they work! And so He said, what do you want? In other words, I have been able to listen through your System.

I am talking about: RAISING THE BAR IN LEADERSHIP.

So don’t forget! Just Raising the Bar in Leadership for you and for me.

The CEO (Chief Executive Officer) asked – What do you want? And then she said: I like You to do something for me.

Can You please grant that two (2) of my sons will sit in Your Kingdom – One on Your right, one on the left.

There’s going to be a fight because, the Problem is going to be: Which one will sit on the right? Which one on the left?

Because we have the Natural tendency to think that the right is right and the left is wrong. So there will be a fight!

But you see, the woman was also a Lobbyist – Not just for her sons, but for herself.

Because the woman just realised that, if I ask for one (1) of them alone, what is going to happen is that one of them will get there but they can forget “I put him there!” But didn’t remember that I’m the one who put in there!

That is the Politics of Nigeria: “I put him there!”

So, I know that he might forget I put him there! What do I do? I won’t get one (1) Commissioner, I’ll get two (2) – So that if one forgets, one will remember.

… That is the Lobbying System!

Now, Jesus responded because He knew all things, and He understood.

I am telling you Story, but Jesus is in the Story.

And Jesus said, “The seats you are asking for is not in my Power to give.” Because those seats have been reserved for certain Persons. This spot is reserved for someone!

He said, are you able to drink of the Cup? They said we are able! He said, you see, I can’t give you this thing – it is not what I can give to you.

And so, ten (10) of them got angry and they said, “well, since you said it is only you that can take it and the rest of us cannot, there will be a fight!”

And Jesus said, No, it shall not be so.

Tell your neighbour: It shall not be so!

You see, in our Kingdom we don’t quarrel or fight for Positions.

Why? I will share a couple of things with you.

I am talking about Raising the Bar in Leadership; but before I share what I want to share, I want to ask you a Question.

Can you do me a favour? I like you to write down the name of five (5) Leaders that you know and you appreciated.

Let’s do that quickly! It doesn’t matter whose names you write, it’s okay by me. I am not even going to ask you because there are so many.

… But I am going somewhere!

Now you are going to do something – If you wrote down your name can you Stand on your feet.

Fantastic! Please, put your hands together for thess Persons!

You see, I do this everywhere I teach about Leadership.

And I have discovered that most People write everybody’s name except their own.

Because they don’t see themselves Probably as one! Or they don’t consider themselves as one.

… Please, sit down! Thank You.

Let me say some Things here:

1. Everyone has a Potential to Lead.

That is it! And when I say everyone – I mean everyone!

How do I know that?

Jesus said something in our Bible Text (Matthew 20:21-28) He said: “Whosoever shall be Great.”

So, whosoever can be Great! – Greatness is not reserved for some.

Some People asked me one day and I said: We don’t need one Leader in Nigeria, we need two hundred (200) Million Leaders.

Hello! That is what we need! The Mandate is for two hundred (200) Million Leaders. We don’t need one Leader.

Because sometimes, there can be a crisis If only one Person is leading and everybody is a follower. So, we need everybody leading.

That is why my Mandate, the one that God gave to me (I don’t know about you) is that I make every follower a Leader.

Look around me and find out – You will see nobody follows me. That doesn’t end up a Leader. Nobody!

Because God said in Genesis 1:28 – Have Dominion.

He didn’t say exercise Dominion. He said, have Dominion.

It means it is yours! – Subdue the Land, take over!

The Problem we have is that too many of us are trying to dominate other Dominators.

Yes, that is the Problem you have with your wife – You didn’t realised that she is a Dominator; just like you a Dominator.

When you try to dominate a Dominator, something will deteriorate.

2. Everyone has a Place from where they can Lead.

He told them, He said, these Spots are reserved for somw People.

What that means is that there is a Spot reserved for you – Amew.

Please, tell your neighbour – There is a Spot reserved for you!

You see, the truth of the matter is that your Place is your Place and Nobody can take your Place.

Excuse me: Nobody can do the things that God wants you to do on the face of the Earth – Nobody else can do it.

You know what? If you don’t do it, you miss it.

You heard when Pastor Lanre Oyegbola was talking just now and he said you are the salt of the Earth.

The truth of the matter is: God said to all of us that we are the Salt of the Earth. And we all are the Light of the world. A City that is where? – Set on a Hill.

I am wondering when I hear People singing Songs like: “I am tired of the valley.”

What are you doing there? Walk out Please! Walk out of that Place! Who put you there?

There are some Songs I don’t sing. I don’t go near there – I am not in the Valley; I can’t be in the Valley!

Excuse me: I am a City and I am set on a Hill.

And the Bible says, which cannot be hidden.

Excuse me: They covered my Glory? Not my own! How can they? Who born you to cover the Glory of God over somebody’s Life?

I don’t believe in those things, they are not Scripturally designed for me.

So I don’t stay there! I don’t believe them.

I am a City set on a Hill which cannot be hidden.

That is Jesus talking, I didn’t put anything there. He that said it!

I know some Pastors might not like me for that, but that is okay! Because I don’t Preach traditionally, I Preach Scripturally – Two (2) different things!

I have said it over and over again – I am not a Religious Man. But I am a Spiritual Man. Religion is not Part of my Dynamics.

The Greatest enemies of Jesus – Religious People! Sadducees and the Pharisees.

Who crucified Jesus? – The Religious People!

3. There is a Price to Pay.

Jesus said to them, can you drink of the Cup that I drink? Or can you be baptized with the same Baptism with Me? And they said we are able!

He said Yes, you will actually drink but you see, the Cup you will drink is not for this Place.

Some of you are Paying Price for things that we are not called to do.

Many of us don’t understand the meaning of Sacrifice.

If you understand the meaning of Sacrifice, he will outline what you do very well.

Sacrifice, in my definition Probably (but I think it is correct) is when you let go of something of Less Value so that you can get something of a Higher Value.

That is Sacrifice!

So, you make a Sacrifice, you give out something of a High Value and get something of a Low Value.

That is Sacrifice!

Anytime you make a Sacrifice, you are giving up something of a Lower Value so that you can get something of a Higher Value.

… So I say: There is a Price to Pay!

4. Everyone deserves to be Led Well.

Everyone; including you and I; including your Younger Brother and your Older Brother. Everyone; including your Parents, including your Staff at the Office, including Members of your Unit in the Church, including those you work with at the Office.

Everyone deserves to be led well.

Everybody is crying today, why? Because Leadership has failed. That is the Major cry of Life – Leadership has failed!

There are so many People who break out of their Marriages because the husband couldnt lead his home well and the wife couldn’t lead him in the right direction (as it where)!

Everyone deserves to be led well – And that is why I am sharing what I’m sharing with us today.

Everyone that you come in Contact with deserves to be led well; that is very important!

HOW DO YOU RAISE THE BAR?

1. The Willingness to make a Difference.

Leaders are Difference Makers!

Leaders don’t like average. Average is a cursed word.

That is why I don’t like to hear People say – I will try.

No Sir! if you try, you will become Trial.

I don’t try, I do it.

If you try, then the Possibility is, you can fail.

I just go ahead and do it.

I just do it, why? – Because I have the willingness to make a difference. Anywhere I go, I am a Salt and a Light.

If you are Salt, then you better make things tasty! If you are Light, then you better Shine!

You know what? God says you don’t give Me Glory and you come to Church and sing.

If you want to give Me Glory, He says: “Go out there and let them see your Good Works!”

It is your work that gives Glory to God!

… It is not your clapping in Church it is not your Singing.

I don’t know what your Pastor told you. But hear and hear me really Good – Jesus said, I have given You Glory. God said, how? He said, because I have finished the work! It is work!

Nothing give God Glory more than Good results!

… Come on, put your hands together – That is important!

Nothing gives God Glory more than Good results.

You can’t come to Church and share “Terrible Testimonies” and you say, we are Glorifying God!

You have failed seven (7) Examinations: Please wait until you Pass the next one. Don’t come and tell us anything.

Stop telling us: Oh you see, the devil is Powerful.

Where was the devil when others were Passing their Examinations?

You are swimming in Poverty and you are happy. You are saying, Oh those People who are rich are using “Juju”.

DMC NOTES: “Juju” means an object that has been deliberately infused with Magical Power or the Magical Power itself; it also can refer to the belief system involving the use of Juju. Juju is Practiced in West African Countries such as Nigeria, Benin, Togo, and Ghana, although its assumptions are shared by most African People.

Is “Juju” more Powerful than your God? Use your God – If they are using “Juju”. Hallelujah!

You say, the devil is supporting them! Is your God not supporting you?

The Bible says, without Me you can do Nothing (John 15:5). Excuse me!

Are you willing do make a difference?

When People leave your Presence, do they leave better or do they leave bitter?

How does it look like if you are a Boss? What does it look like on the other side of the table?

There’s something I used to do, and I do it quite often. I did it once because I had a Problem with my back.

I thought it was my chair. So, I moved out of that Place, I started sitting down on my Visitor’s seat.

Sometimes I still do it!

When I sit on a Visitor’s seat I am wondering – How do People feel when they sit here?

Because there are some People that when you go to their Office, to sit in front of them is terrible. Because you don’t know what will come. Anything could happen!

… Because they are not willing to make People better. They will rather make them bitter.

When People come into your Space, do they leave better or they leave bitter?

That is a Question you need to answer to yourself!

The willingness to make a difference!

He said, among you, it shall not be so! He said because, when it comes to them; there is a ‘Them’ and there is an ‘Us’.

When it comes to “Them”, He says what they do is that they Lord it – They exercise Authority!

You see, the easiest Place to exercise Authority is in the Church.

If you see the way People exercise Authority in the Church – I wish that those who exercise this Authority in Church can go and exercise it in the Business World.

You are Privileged, simply because you are in the Church. You know that where you are working you are the Night Guard. But in Church (by Providence) you were a Deacon before others came in. And now you are the one they have appointed as the Head of Department.

And here is a Bank Manager coming to your Space, and you are telling them that: because you want to exercise Discipline – Sit down there!

… Would you Please be nice enough to say – Could you Please sit down?

Let’s stop Lording it over People. That is not what Jesus asked us to do. That is not Leadership.

That is why, if you read another Translation, it says they of the world, they ‘Rule’. It says people that you call Leaders are not Leaders, they are Rulers.

There is a difference between a Ruler and a Leader – There is a difference!

But I like you to Address yourself: Are you a Leader or are you a Ruler?

Alright! Do you know why they are Rulers? Because God uses them to measure the yardstick for those who are Rulers.

2. Be Responsible for your Actions.

You want to Raise the Bar as a Leader? Then take responsibility for your Actions.

See, blaming the Past government doesn’t Change the Future for any Government.

Some People have done it for years, they are still doing it and they are walking out.

“Why is the Church not Growing? It’s the way they founded it. It’s just the way they started it.

That’s the Problem.” Okay! Fine!

Why did they send you there? They sent you there to solve Problems!

Anywhere you meet a Problem, that is what God has created for you – Stop running from Problems!

So many of us are singing that Song: “Everything na double-double.”

If you read your Scriptures, you would have seen there: “I will give you double for your trouble.” Isaiah 617

No trouble, no double!

You want double? Look for trouble! It is not a Song it is a reality Scripturally.

Praise the Lord – Hallelujah.

You sing the Song everyday and then you walk out there – There is a trouble.

See, if somebody does not die, how will you know that you have Power to raise the dead?

And you are shouting Nobody should die! Somebody needs to die so that you can raise the dead.

These Boys hired their Mum, because they were not willing to take responsibility.

They hired their Mum to Scheme, because they did not understand influence.

A lot of time People talk to me, and they say, “you know this Person doesn’t seem to like me.” And I ask them, “does he like anybody?* They say Yes!

If he likes anybody why don’t you be the Person that he likes?

If that person likes anybody, can you be the Person that he likes?

Hello somebody!

That is why I don’t like People complaining about their Pastors – “This Pastor does not give us chance.”

Excuse me Sir!

Can you influence him to the Point that he will give you Chance?

3. Value People.

Please help me turn to your neighbours say: Value People!

And when I say Value People, I mean Value all People.

This is a Challenge for me, something I am working on – How to really Value all People. Because sometimes, it is easy to Value the Managing Director when he comes to Church.

But will you Value the man whose leg is bad when he comes to Church? How do you rate somebody who comes to Church with a bad leg?

Supposing one of the Senior Pastors decides to come to your Church dirty and haggard. Will you open the door for him? Would you allow him to come in? Even if you allow him, won’t you step aside for him to just pass?

You had what Pastor Lanre Oyegbola was saying: And when you go for those Ward Meetings, you would hear odour oozing out.

And it is true!

Some of the People that determine the Person you vote for – They are not nice looking. They don’t look Good! But they are the ones who are determining what People who are looking Good will eventually be at the end of the day.

Value People! And when I said Value People, I mean all People.

Long time ago, I kept hearing People saying “Black Life matters!” God said to me: It is not only Black Life that matters; all lives matter!

If you don’t Value People, you can’t add Value to them. You can’t make a difference in their lives!

So, when you look at anybody on the face of the Earth and meeting them for the first time, stop being Suspicious. Put a tame on every man; trust everybody upfront!

I know it’s not easy to do, but that is my Life.

I trust everybody Upfront! I am like God – God is an Insurance Man, He is not a Banker.

Let me tell you another Story from the Bible – A Man established a Company, He founded a Company; a Big Enterprise.

And he had a great Vision for that Company. Because He saw that Company going across the entire world.

And then He said, I am going to spend three (3) years as Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of this Company. When I am done, I am going to resign Myself to the Post of Chairmanship. And I will travel out of Space! And I am going to Hand Over to somebody.

Along the line He had somebody who He is going to Hand Over to.

But you know what? This Person unfortunately, denied Him three (3) times.

… I am sure you know who I’m talking about now!

Three (3) times, this Fellow denied Him! It is not that he denied Him and somebody told Him that it must have been a mistake. No! He was the One that Prophesied that: “Before the cock crow you will deny me three (3) times!”

The first one happened, the second time; and then the third one – He wanted to show him that He saw him truly.

So when Peter denied Him the third time, this Managing Director (MD) looked at him and He didn’t say anything.

His eyes spoke, His Actions spoke. And He walked away and Peter broke down.

He actually denied Jesus four (4) times.

You only know about three (3) times. It is four (4)!

The fourth time he gathered the Disciples together and told them, “The Man has died, me I go a Fishing!” – That is Number four (4)!

You know what?

When Jesus came back in His Glory, who did He go and look for? The man that denied him three (3) times!

He went there and He said, “Peter do you love Me more than this?” He repeated it three (3) times so that He can cancel the three (3) Wrongs.

Then, when He finished, He handed the Mantle over to the man who had no Title. The man who are disappointed Him three (3) times.

Who does that? Who hands over the baton to somebody who did not support His Ministry? – Only Jesus!

Why will Jesus do that? – Jesus will never rate you based on your Performance.

He rates you based on your Potential – You have the Potential to Lead; you can Lead!

You may have messed up! But Leading is in your Genealogy. You have the DNA of a Leader – and you are lead anytime.

You know what? Be willing to make a difference in People’s lives. When you go to the Space, make a difference there!

Don’t forget: Take responsibility for your Actions – When you are wrong and they show it to you (or they don’t show it to you) Please, be Humble enough to say:

“I am sorry, I made a Mistake. I messed up! But I am not going to allow my mess up to mix me up. I am going to step out of my mess up and I will do something with it.”

And don’t forget, every Person you see is Valuable in the eyes of God. That is why the Blood of Jesus is the same!

The same Blood that saves a President is the same Blood that saves a Peasant.

The same Blood that saved our Pastor is the same Blood that saves a man that came yesterday.

… The same Blood!

In the Kingdom of God, Excuse Me! I know you don’t like this but there is no Seniority in that Realm.

According to God’s Order, we are all the same before Him.

When God looks at you, He doesn’t see Bisi Akande.

When God looks at you, do you know what He sees? – He sees a Soul that Jesus died for!

When you meet People, Value every Person!

And the Lord Bless You in Jesus’ Name – Amen.

Rise to your feet and let’s give Him Glory!

… What are you going to do after now? – Two (2) Things:

1. Take Note of one Person’s name that you are going to Add Value to this week;
2. Then, what are you going to do to Add Value to that Person’s Life?

And then when you build on it, it becomes a Part of you.

Without any doubt, we are Called by God to Raise the Bar in Leadership!

What the world does not understand about Leadership, we will show them. And as we show them, they will follow suit and that Scriptures will be achieved.

Do you know that Scriptures that says that the Gentiles shall come to the Brightness of your Light?

Isaiah 62:2-3;

For, behold, the Darkness shall cover the Earth, and Gross Darkness the People: but the LORD shall arise upon thee, and his Glory shall be seen upon thee. And the Gentiles shall come to thy Light, and Kings to the Brightness of thy Rising.

That is when the Scripture will take Place – When we start Shining as Lights in every Place!

God Bless You, in Jesus’ Name – Amen!

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THE INSTRUCTIVE GOD’S NARRATIVE INTENTION TOTALLY EXPANDED (IGNITE) SUMMIT CONFERENCE 2022 (AN INITIATIVE OF THE YOUNG ADULT AND YOUTH AFFAIRS OF RCCG)

THEME: SOAR

MINISTERING: PASTOR OLANRENWAJU OYEGBOLA (PASTOR IN CHARGE OF TREASURED PLACE ZONE, RCCG YOUTH PROVINCE 7).

SESSION TOPIC: SOARING IN POLITICS.

DATE: 20TH AUGUST 2022

BIBLE TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 9:20-24

INTRODUCTION

Our next Speaker is someone who, within a short Period of time has been able to pull his way and show that: “You do not need to be a money bag to make the desired impact in Politics.”

His first incursion into active Politics started not up to two (2) years ago; when he heeded the call of his People to contest the last Chairmanship Election for Abeokuta North Local Government of Ogun State, on the Platform of APC (All Progressive Congress, Party).

He is an astute and a “Tragic Thinker”. He was one of the brains behind the APC Youth Festival that was recently held in Ibadan, where over three thousand (3,000) Youths converged at the Liberty Stadium, to demand and call for more involvement of Youth in Politics.

It is now that we want to invite him to speak to us because this is a man who will blow your Mind.

By the way, he is a Pastor in the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) and in fact, he is the Pastor-In-Charge of the Treasure Bliss Zone, Treasure Bliss Parish, Youth Province 7 of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG)

He also runs a Marketing Communication Firm – One of the Top Notch Marketing Firms in Nigeria (Havas Nigeria).

Please welcome with me, Pastor Olanrenwaju Oyegbola.

MAIN ADDRESS

SONG:

To God be the Glory, Great Things He has done;
So loved He the world That He gave us His Son,
Who yielded His Life an atonement for sin,
And opened the Life Gate that all may go in.

REFRAIN:
Praise the Lord, Praise the Lord,
Let the Earth hear His Voice!
Praise the Lord, Praise the Lord,
Let the People rejoice!
O come to the Father, through Jesus the Son,
And give Him the Glory, Great Things He has done.

OPENING PRAYER:

Precious Lord, to You alone be all the Glory, all Honour, all Adoration, all Praise, all Power, all Dominion, all Kingdom, all Territories, all Knowledge, all Wisdom, all Understanding; to You alone God we give all the Praise!

Thank You for this time!

Please Lord, speak to us, help everyone of us to Stand in the Place of our Destiny.

And cause us to come out of the Valleys. Set us on the Mountaintop, and lift us high farther than eyes can see.

In Jesus’ Glorious Name we Pray – Amen.

Please, let’s say a better Amen, and just Praise the Name of the Lord!

I would like to say a very big Thank You to all Beloved Pastors and Leaders – Pastor Bisi Akande, Pastor Jacob Obaro.

Please, help celebrate my Leaders and my Pastors: Pastor Paul Adepegba, Pastor Felix and every Leaders that is here.

And more importantly, let us celebrate our father-in-the-Lord, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God – Pastor E.A Adeboye and of course, our Mummy, Pastor (Mrs) Folu Adeboye.

And all our Daddies – Pastor Odesola, Pastor Brown Oyitso.

Praise the Lord!

This is a massive Topic: SOARING IN POLITICS.

And I Pray that God will help me to at least make some Points that will trigger something off somebody here this morning.

I will like to quickly read from the Scriptures – 1 Corinthians 9: 20-24

20 And unto the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might gain the Jews; to them that are under the law, as under the law, that I might gain them that are under the law;

21 To them that are without law, as without law, (being not without law to God, but under the law to Christ,) that I might gain them that are without law.

22 To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some.

23 And this I do for the gospel’s sake, that I might be partaker thereof with you.

24 Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.

Now one of the things that characterizes Politics is that, we hear the word ‘Running’ – Right?

So, it is taken from the Scriptures. So run! So do what? RUN!

Why must you Run? You Run because you need to win some.

And the whole essence of your Running is because, I am doing this for the Gospel sake!

May I Stand first and foremost to make it clear to everyone of us – Young people that the work of the Gospel is intrinsically also, in the belly of Governance and Politics.

If it were not to be so then you will not even hear Jesus being introduced in Isaiah 9:6.

And one of the very first introduction we hear about Jesus Christ here is that – “The Government shall be upon His shoulder.”

God is not a God that is flippant with words.

Daddy GO always tells us, God is not a talkative. Every word is with a mission and a sense of direction.

Jesus had Government on His shoulder.

Everywhere you go and you see People, and you want to know them – It is by their Ranks, you would look at their shoulders. Either in the Military even in Spiritual Space, they carry Ranks on their shoulders.

Like Jones Johnson said – That Government is on his shoulder!

So, don’t miss it at all. You are as good as a man heading to Heaven as you are good as a man that is set to lead the People of your Community, of your Nation to Jesus.

… Can I hear an Amen – Amen!

So, our biggest Problem therefore, that could Prevent us from Soaring Politically and in Place of Governance is Knowledge.

Hosea 4:6 says: The People will Perish because of what? They don’t have knowledge.

And many of us have been in that space and that is the honest truth!

And you see, what you don’t know, you do not know! There is no way you can be bigger than what you don’t know.

Praise the Lord – Hallelujah!

So, what you don’t know is always bigger than you. And at best, you will be subjected to the Knowledge of other People.

And that is why most of the time we have what People call Fake News and what is not Fake News. The difference there is Knowledge!

If you don’t know and it gets to you, you will take it as what? Knowledge! So, it is important that everyone of us must get Knowledge.

And the Bible says in Proverbs 4:7 – Wisdom is the Principal Thing; therefore get Wisdom: and with all thy getting get Understanding.

Understanding is what I am here to declare today. I’m not here to speak about Knowledge – I am here to declare Understanding.

To Rule speaks of Governance; to Dominate speaks of Power. and Authority.

Governance is effective when there is Power and Authority.

Governance only becomes effective when you have Power and Authority combined.

Those of us who did Government in Secondary School, I’m sure you understand what I’m talking about!

Now, if you are talking about the People that have both Power and Authority, then you can see that the Children of God are the People who have both Power and Authority.

Because the moment we give our lives to Jesus; John 1:11-12 says: He came unto His Own, and His Own received Him not. But as many as received Him, to them gave He Power to become the Sons of God, even to them that believe on His Name:

What you get becoming Sons is Authority. By giving our lives (as we receive Him) He gives us Power. So every Child of God has a combination of Power and Authority.

That is why He says in Matthew 28:18 – And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All Power is given unto me in Heaven and in Earth.

Why? – Because you are operating from the Place of Power and Authority.

Interestingly, Governance operates Primarily on the Principle of Power and Authority.

Power is derived from the Constitution; Authority is derived from your Votes.

Can I say that again – They derive Power from the Constitution. That is why every time you hear People talk about Governance, they always make reference to Constitution because that is where they derived the Power.

There are Three (3) Tiers of Government – Each derives its Power from the Constitution.

But the Authority to govern is given by the Citizens. And that is what you give by your Votes.

Nobody can govern a Nation other than the Process of Democracy – Unless they have been voted for.

If it is outside of Democracy, they can governed by the barrel of the gun. And then they have Power but they don’t have Authority.

That is why the first thing a Military Head of State would do is to set aside the Constitution because he doesn’t have Legitimacy and the Power to Rule.

… You have not given him the Authority to rule over you.

Now these two (2) – Power and Authority are Instituted by God. That is why I said my focus here is Understanding.

Daniel 4:17 says: God rules in the affairs of men.

Now, if God rules in the affairs of men how does God rule in the affairs of men?

God rules by Delegations – He rules by “Delegated Power” and “Delegated Authority”.

Meaning: God will find a man, put him in Position to begin to execute the Will of God.

That is how God rules in their affairs of men!

Either you like it or not, man always has a way of contributing to how those who will begin to take the Delegated Powers into the Place of Governance through their votes.

Because once you are in the Process and the Person that emerges will begin to execute order – Whether Good or Bad (That is another Point entirely).

How many of us have our Voter’s Card here?

Because I have decided: everywhere I have the Privilege to speak – I always make a Political Altar Call.

If you have your Voter’s Card, raise It up. Fantastic!

You can see now, if you do an Election here right now, Pastor Bisi, Our Host can lose the Election.

Very Simple – You pitch someone against Pastor Bisi and say he will not be his own supporter.

Pastor Bisi has Power by the Scriptures, but you are not giving him Authority.

… Are you with me?

So, the first thing that a lot of us talk about it – Get your PVC (Permanent Voter’s Card). You see!

If you have your PVC (Permanent Voter’s Card) right here with you – I’m looking for one hundred (100) People – I want to give them Five hundred Naira (#500) each (And I am not kidding).

If your PVC (Permanent Voter’s Card) is with you right here bring it out. You’ll get five hundred Naira (#500). Better start coming now, one hundred (100) of you.

Now these are Armies that are ready!

Praise the Lord – Hallelujah!

How many Pastors among us have their PVC (Permanent Voter’s Card) here?

Because you are a Pastor, you’ll get five thousand Naira (#5,000).

You see, in Leadership you are leading from the front!

Now you need to understand that the Dynamics of Politics – Like I said, I believe we have so much Knowledge that we lack Understanding.

Politics works by Dynamics; and the first Dynamics is what I am showing us. It is the cheapest Asset in Politics – Your PVC (Permanent Voter’s Card). I am buying it now with five hundred Naira (#500)! You can see how cheap.

Somebody is saying one thousand Naira (#1,000) since People with PVC (Permanent Voter’s Card) here are not up to one hundred (100).

That is Negotiation!

That is where you can increase the Value of your PVC (Permanent Voter’s Card) – It is the cheapest Asset in Politics.

But things are happening, however, as Believers, we have decided to Pray.

By the Grace of God, for more than forty (40) Years, the Church in Nigeria has been Praying – “God interfere in the Governance of Nigeria.”

And from 2013 the Lord began to respond to the Prayers.

What was the first response? – The Lord decided that He was going to bring back every Amalgamation of Nigeria:

Where the North and the South of Nigeria will Pursue a Common Agenda.

He instituted a Government, and in the Process of instituting that Government, there was no balance in the Federal Government of Nigeria and then sought for a man.

The Bible in Ezekiel 22:30 says, And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none.

A man who was not involved in the Politicking was sought and he was brought to become the Second man on the Government.

You see, where you make Impact is where you have Access.

That is the first Prayer Point that was answered!

But the Church in Nigeria went to sleep and never knew that the Prayer has been answered.

The Church in Nigeria would have taken that “One Man” and tell him: Now you have Access, we must build an Army.

Just imagined the Army we must have built since 2015 to 2023 – We would have built a Massive Army for eight (8) Good Years!

But the Church in Nigeria went to sleep and left the “One Man” alone! Yet we were still Praying.

God said, I have answered the Prayer.

The Lord went forward and He began to answer Prayers.

In the years after, a lot of conversations began. And one of the things that needed to happen was that they needed to re-write the Electoral Act.

And when they wrote the Electoral Act, imagine the President of Nigeria, the Senate President, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, all the Senators, Members of the House of Representatives, among others, wrote a Law against themselves and Signed the Law.

In fact, they fought themselves for Months over the Law – Eventually they Signed the Law.

Then it was time for them to Run their Primaries – Either in Party A or Party B, they realised, “how could we have Signed this Electoral Bill which we wrote against ourselves?” And they began to fidget!

God answered the Prayers of the Church, yet it is just “One Man” that was left. He was already in the Game, ans the Law is there to back him up but there were no Soldiers!

God answered the Prayers of the Church; but the Church of Nigeria was asleep!

After this Law was written, the Electoral Act nullified what they called “Super Delegates”.

“Super Delegates” are People who have gone to the Senate before – Either in 1999 or whatever. And all of them are the Problem of Nigeria.

So, when we were Praying, “Father everyone that is a Problem of Nigeria, remove them”.

The Lord answered – He removed them. But we were waiting for them to die.

He said they don’t need to die, I just need to set them aside, render them useless – And indeed, He quarantined them!

But the Church in Nigeria fell asleep.

And because Life abhors Vacuum – Every Space you leave somebody else will always occupy!

Daddy GO told us that God told him that He has given him the whole of Lagos-Ibadan Expressway to take over. But for the time we were still small, God told him he has raised other People to start taking over the Land. That is when we buckled up and began to take over everywhere.

You don’t leave the Space that God has created for you.

Politics recognise Space, and they don’t leave any.

As we speak today, there is no Political Vacancy in Nigeria – From the Polling Units to the Presidency, everywhere is occupied.

So, I am here to bring you Understanding!

Everything that you think you want to get Politically, somebody is already sitting there.

Then God answered the Prayer, took them out; brought the number to a sizeable number that is manageable.

There is no time in the History of Nigeria that Presidential Primaries are done with less than Twenty thousand (20,000) People as Delegates.

Very recently, when they calculated them, they were less than four thousand (4,000) Delegates!

God brought it to the size that can be managed but the Church of Nigeria was sleeping!

And who are the People sleeping? – Young People in Nigeria.

They say “Go and join Political Party” you say No! “Why did you say No?’ it is a dirty Place to go!

For crying out loud, Detergent is not meant for a Good Place. Detergents are meant for Places that are dirty.

A man fulfills Values when he is in the right place; and he begins to make impact.

Jesus was looking for what to describe you, He said you are the Light of the world.

Meaning there was Gross Darkness in the world.

The Bible says in Isaiah 60:2-3; For, behold, the Darkness shall cover the Earth, and Gross Darkness the People: but the LORD shall arise upon thee, and his Glory shall be seen upon thee. And the Gentiles shall come to thy Light, and Kings to the Brightness of thy rising.

And describing us in Matthew 5:14, He says Ye are the Light of the world. A City that is set on an Hill cannot be hid.

Meaning you find Relevance only when you go to Dark Places.

But Believers say, “I want to be in the midst of Light.”

That is why Nobody is seeing you Sir!

You are Praying, Lord lift me up!

You think He has not lifted you up? It is because you have failed to take your Light to Dark Places, that is why Nobody is seeing you.

If you switch on your Phone touch during the day, the brightness will not evident because the Light outside is very intensed!

God went on to describe you as the Salt of the Earth.

Matthew 5:13 says, Ye are the Salt of the Earth:

Oh my God! You don’t know who you are!

Nigeria is in decay, and you are shouting. All that is in your head is “when am I going to Japa?”

DMC NOTES: “Japa” is Young People Slang meaning to relocate from Nigeria to Abroad!

When it says you are the Salt of the Earth – Everything that is rotten, how do you treat it?

All you need to do is to apply Salt and it begins to heal Naturally.

If the food is not tasty what do you do? – You apply Salt, then it begins to get Sweetened Naturally.

God created you as Salt, yet you refused to go to the soup and make it tasty.

The Bible says in Matthew 5:13: But if the Salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.

There are many young People here – You are thinking Politics is dirty! You are losing your savour. That is why you are not manifesting and becoming who God wants you to be.

God is saying to someone under the sound of my voice or reading this message even on the Label of DMC – Listen to me: He says for this Purpose have I called you. That is why you were created.

Only when I began to realised that Politics is Ministry (forget whatever anyone says); Politics is Ministry – It is an Assignment that God Himself has Called me.

And I believe He is Calling many People to: that. We are the ones to Change and write the Story of Nigeria – Amen!

And I tell you – The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) is the most Positioned to make this happen.

The lowest Political Structure is in the Polling Unit.

Next to the Polling Unit is the Ward.

Next to the Ward is a Local Government.

Next to the Local Government is the State.

Next to the State is the Region.

And then the National.

Please show me the Structure of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG)?

One of Our Fathers in the Lord, by Privileged information said, “when I was much Younger Daddy GO told me to go and join a Political Party in Mowe (A City in Ogun State Nigeria).” I said, I was too Young! I went there, I didn’t understand what they were doing and I ran back!

Daddy GO knew long ago – It is not today!

The most Smallest Unit in the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) is the House Fellowship Centre – It is the closest to the Polling Unit.

The minimum number we have in the House Fellowship Centre is ten (10) People.

In the Political Structure today, to win an Election, the minimum you pull at the Polling Unit is ten (10) People.

The next to the Polling Unit is the Ward. We have at least a Parish of The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) on Every Streets. And we have the Ward on Every Street (A Parish of The Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG).

Next to the Ward is the Local Government. We have Area Pastors – Those are the Local Government Chairmen.

The next to Local Government is the Zone.

… We even have a Level that does not exist in Politics; so that we can better manage and coordinate.

Then we have Regions. Have you not heard about National Vice-chairman Southwest?

We are even better Structured!

Now we even have Intercontinental Overseers – Meaning we can take over America.

Sorry Brothers and Sisters, what we lack is Understanding! Ministry will become more effective when we are the ones in Government.

Imagine if I am the Governor of Lagos State (just imagine for a moment) and we had to have IGNITE Youth Summit. This Place will be like a market. You don’t understand!

The Governor is coming alone, is a jamboree! They just want to see the Governor. Have you considered that?

And Please, let me close by saying – At least we have our weapons. Your PVC (Permanent Voter’s Card) is your Weapon.

Though it is a cheap weapon; it is better off than those who don’t have weapons at all.

You should carry your weapon everywhere you go!

My PVC (Permanent Voter’s Card) is in my wallet. Everywhere I go, I go with it.

That is the Understanding you must have!

Don’t you have your ID (Identification) Card with you?

They steal wallet, yes! But keep it where they will not steal lit. It is your weapon.

Now, the fact that we have these weapons, like I said it’s not sufficient.

Do you know why? The “Owners” of Nigeria are very Smart People. Every year they know that you will come and use this weapon. So they are going to give you two (2) evils.

Are you with me?

They will give you two (2) evils – So you end up choosing one evil. Whichever you choose is evil. Do you understand?

So how can we take this and go this Level?

POLITICAL ALTAR CALL.

How many of you are ready to join a Political Party (Not by mouth)?

That is, when you leave this Program, you will go and look for the “Closest Ward” to you, you are going to join one of the Political Parties.

If you are here, rise up to your feet! If you are really ready to join a Political Party.

God Bless You!

Can you Please come!

This is a Political Altar Call – It is God calling you. He wants to send you somewhere. You are His Representatives.

We limit the Scriptures; He says: I am sending you as Sheep among wolves.

Matthew 10:16 says: Behold, I send you forth as Sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.

I just recently realised what He meant by that – It is not only when you go for Evangelism; it is when you go for Political Meetings. You are the sheep, everybody is a wolf.

Now, as we leave here you are going to find a Local Government, you are going to find a Ward – When you get there, what are you going to do is to understand them. Right?

… Above all, get what! Understanding!

You are going to meet People whose mouth are oozing. They have M.O – Amen!

DMC NOTES: “M.O” means “Mouth Odour”.

You must be ready to learn how to breathe in when they are talking; because they will try you with everything Possible.

What are the checking? Your Tenacity, your Humility!

And the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) is the best Place that has taught and Prepared us for Spiritual Space. If you are are not humble, you will be humbled by force in the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).

Humility is Naturally inbuilt in Politics – They will test how humble you are.

You know what they like most in Politics? – “I am loyal Sir!” My Leader I greet you Sir!

When they had “tested and trusted” they don’t just write it oooo!

I used to question it too. I said: who tested you? How did they do it? So they can tell you, it is tested and trusted!

You, when you go there, don’t go and show that you know anything. In fact, you know nothing!

Are you with me? “I am a University Graduate.” It is not by books!

When you go there, go there to just join them.

Observe, attend the Meetings, Volunteer yourself. And then you will see the Scriptures being fulfilled.

The Bible says the Lord lifts the Humble.

James 4:10 says – Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall Lift you Up.

*As you leave here I beg you in God’s Name – Find a Ward, go to the Ward. They do Meetings at odd hours, not in the middle of the Night. That was when the world had no Technology.

Now Political Parties do Zoom Meetings, they have WhatsApp Groups.

In fact, WhatsApp Group is a Place where they fight! If you remove somebody from a Political WhatsApp Group, it is as if you tore his or her Membership Card.

When you go there, make sure they add you to the WhatsApp Group. And then you will begin to grow from there!

Please, don’t go with the Mind that you want to go and become the Chairman; don’t go with the Mind of “I want to be the next Governor.” Because the moment you show them from afar, they will cut you down! Go there to offer yourself to serve.

And then when you get there, don’t forget that you have other brothers and sisters who are still sitting down.

When Joseph got to Egypt after a while he beckoned to his brothers – Come to Egypt!

Genesis 45:9 – Haste ye, and go up to my father, and say unto him, Thus saith thy son Joseph, God hath made me lord of all Egypt: come down unto me, tarry not:

Praise God!

So, when you get there after a while, you go on to bring other People. And before you know it, you’ll become many.

… And I close with this, which is the last Point:

There are Three (3) Things that make sense in Politics:

1. The first thing is NUMBER:

If we are to conduct an Election now, the People standing can win those sitting down because we are now more than them.

Politics is a Game of Number!

As you increase the number at the Ward Meetings, the day you are going to talk; when you are going to bring in your God-given Initiatives, and ideas, there will be People saying “I support him.”

Are you with me? Because you can’t do it alone!

2. The Second thing that is important is that you must become FINANCIALLY GOOD.

What did I bring here? Money!

It is not just Anointing. Praise the Name of the Lord.

Anointing is here – We give Glory to God!

You should also made sure that there is 2022 Currency Prints.

Praise the Name of the Lord – Hallelujah!

So you have to work and make sure that you buy Biscuits: “Daddy I brought biscuit today!” You will hear “that he is a jolly Good Fellow!”

The Bible says a Man’s Gift makes room for him.

Proverbs 18:16 says, A Man’s Gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.

When you are going for Ward Meetings, you go with some bottles of Coca-Cola, “Daddy this is for the Ward Meeting today!” And you will hear “this is a jolly Good Fellow!”

… Are you with me?

It is money that will lubricate the work.

3. Then this third one, don’t use it all the time. You should use it once in a while.

It is called “THE NUISANCE VALUE”.

In Politics you must be ready to be the man of Matthew 11:12 – The Kingdom of God suffers Violence, only the Violent take it by Force.

The day you want to take your Entitlement and they don’t give you; you must become a Nuisance.

The Lord Bless You all in the Name of Jesus!

And I am sure you are going to begin to attend Ward Meetings from now on.

Don’t just get your PVC (Permanent Voter’s Card) alone! You must go to Ward Meetings and let God take it over from there.

Thank You Very Much!

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THE INSTRUCTIVE GOD’S NARRATIVE INTENTION TOTALLY EXPANDED (IGNITE) SUMMIT CONFERENCE 2022 (AN INITIATIVE OF THE YOUNG ADULT AND YOUTH AFFAIRS OF RCCG)

THEME: SOAR

MINISTERING: PASTOR BELEMINA OBUNGE (INTERCONTINENTAL YOUTH PASTOR (IYP), RCCG AND PASTOR IN CHARGE OF RCCG REGION 35).

SESSION TOPIC: WELCOMING/OPENING CHARGE.

DATE: 20TH AUGUST 2022

BIBLE TEXT: ISAIAH 40:28-31

INTRODUCTION

It’s our honour to invite to the Stage, our one and only Pastor. Our Daddy (I hope you understand who I am actually referring to)?

The Intercontinental Youth Pastor (IYP), the Pastor in Charge of RCCG Region 35 – Pastor Belemina Obunge.

MAIN ADDRESS

Let’s celebrate the Almighty God!

The Word of God says, clap your hands Oh ye People. Shout unto the Lord.

Let there be a shout!!!

Brethren, what is the Theme for IGNITE 2022? – SOAR!!!

Say with me: I am going Higher!

You see, whenever God gives a Theme, it’s because the time has come for someone to connect with that Theme.

I don’t know who that Person is, but I believe Strongly, that for someone that is hearing my voice or reading now on the Label of DMC – The time has come for you to Change your Level; the time has come for you to go Higher; the time has come for you to “Soar Higher”.

If that’s your Portion, shout a loud Amen – AMEN!!!

Just turn to five (5) Persons, say: It’s my time to Soar!!!

OPENING PRAYER

Lord we ask that as we talk briefly, just connect with Your Word; Your sons and daughters will Soar, in the Name of Jesus – Amen!

Please, be seated for just a few Minutes.

… I am told to give an Opening Address briefly.

Isaiah 40:28-31 says:

28 Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? there is no searching of his understanding.

29 He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.

30 Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall:

31 But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

Is there someone that wants Power today?

If you want Power, shout a loud Power – Power!!!

If there’s someone here that realise they need Power to go Higher, shout Power – Power!!!!

The Word of God says, even the Youth may be weary – There are times you get discouraged or delusional.

But there is a Set of People that are about to Soar! – Those that wait upon the Lord, those that are ready to hear God’s Word.

The Word of God says that: The Lord Himself shall renew their Strength.

Lift your hand and say: My Father, my Father! As I connect with IGNITE 2022, I want to Soar. Renew my Strength. It’s time for me to Soar!

… And if you believe that, shout a loud Amen – Amen!!!

You see, when we are talking about Soaring, we are talking about Ascending. True or false? True – We are talking about Ascending!

We are not just talking about Ascending, we are talking Advancing.

So, when a Plane is Soaring, it is ascending, it is advancing, it is accelerating.

Who is going higher in Life? Who is advancing in Life? Who realise that they need Divine Speed in Life?

I Decree by the Power of God’s Word – As we connect with IGNITE 2022, you shall ascend unto Greater Heights (Amen).

You shall advance, you shall go forward – Amen.

Receive Divine Speed!

You shall Accelerate, in the Name of Jesus – Amen.

In the Business place you shall Accelerate; Internationally, you shall Accelerate!

In the works of your hand, you shall Accelerate!

Let someone shout: I am going forward!

Say it again: I am going forward!!!

Now, who is that Person going forward? – The DMC FAMILY!

… I want to hear the name – The DMC FAMILY is going Forward!

Okay! Let’s all shout: I will Arise!

No be so we dey do am – You have to stand on your feet as you shout it: I WILL ARISE!!!!

Please, be seated!

WHAT DOES IT TAKE FOR SOMEONE TO SOAR?

You see, as the various Speakers will be speaking, you should connect with what they are going to say because, it’s something that will Prepare you to Soar.

And for anyone to Soar:

1. You must first of all Examine your Life.

Ask yourself: “Am I where I should be? Is this the Level God wants me to be?”

The Word of God says in 2 Corinthians 13:5 – “Examine Yourself!”

As you begin to examine yourself in the Business Place, in the Spiritual Arena, intellectually – Is this how far God d wants me to be?

And when you begin to examine yourself, you will realise – No! I need to go to Greater Heights, I need to go Higher.

So the first thing you should realise, as you go through this Program, is that you should Re-examine your Life.

There was a Point in time I needed to re-examined my Life – I had Titles, but I realised, I wasn’t where God wanted me to be.

As I began to improve myself, I went back to School, I decided to do more Courses because I realised that I needed to Soar.

You Re-examine your Life!

2. A Revelation of the Heights of the Latitude – Of the Space!

In the Second instance, once you examine your Life, you need to have a Revelation of the Latitude God wants you to attend.

You see, without Revelation, you can’t express an Innovation in your Life. You need to have a Revelation, you need to see, for you to attend it.

So, you need to have a Revelation of where you should be in Life.

And again I assure you, when the Pilot is in a Plane and they are moving up; he has an understanding of the Height that Plane is going to go.

You must have a Revelation of the Height that God wants you to attend in Life.

And while the Word of God is very, very clear my Beloved Brethren; that we should allow our eyes of Understanding to be enlightened – Ephesians 1:17-18.

Put your hand on your head and say: My Father, my Father: I ask for the Revelation of the Height You want me to attend. I shall not go down in Life, in the Name of Jesus!

And let someone shout: I am going Higher!

So, my Beloved Brethren you must examine your life;

In the second instance, a Revelation of the Latitude, the Height God wants you to attend;

3. In the third instance: you must Reject every Limitations.

Whether the Limitation is a Societal Limitation, whether it’s an Intellectual Limitation, whether it is a Social Limitation – Reject Limitations!

I have often share the Story of a man who was Thirty two (32) years. He was a Reverend, and he met me. He said, Daddy I want to get my PhD. I said that’s very thoughtful of you.

He said, there is a Challenge. I said, what’s up about the Challenge? He said, I have not yet gotten my SSCE – He was Thirty two (32).

He said, along the Part, somewhere I missed it, and I went straight into Ministry because I was missing it. He said now I realised that Ministry requires Intellectual Capacity. He said, I want to get my PhD.

At the age of thirty two (32) to thirty three (33); he went back to Secondary School. And he went with his friend who was driving a Government Vehicle. And when the Principal of the School saw them, he thought they were Government Inspectors.

He got into the Office, and the Principal said, “Yes, Please can I help you Sir? He laughed! He said, you are the own to help me. I want to sit for my WAEC (West African Examination Council) Exams in this School.

The Principal looked at the man, he said, you have to wear School Uniforms. He said it doesn’t matter. I want to sit for my WAEC (West African Examination Council).

The man wear School Uniforms and sat for his WAEC (West African Examination Council) at the age of thirty three (33).

As I speak now, he is a PhD holder – Just because he dealt with that Limitation.

He had determined that he wants to Soar Higher.

If you want to Soar Higher Brethren, you must Reject Limitation.

The Word of God makes it clear in Jeremiah 1:19 – And they shall fight against thee; but they shall not Prevail against thee; for I am with thee, saith the LORD, to deliver thee.

Your Mind shall fight against you, People’s opinion shall fight against you but they shall not Prevail – Amen.

I Pray that every Limitations to your Soaring shall be destroyed, in the Name of Jesus – Amen.

4. In the forth instance, you must Raise your Levels in Life.

Make up your mind that you are not going to remain on this Level.

Whether in the Business, don’t remain on this Level. Intellectually, don’t remain on this Level, in various Sphere Spiritually, don’t remain on this Level.

Resolve that with this Program, with the Theme Soar: In every Spheres of Life, you must move Higher – Amen.

Make up your Mind Beloved Brethren, that you must raise your Standards.

And that is what the Word of God says in Isaiah 62:10 – Lift Up a Standard for the People.

God is saying, Though thy Beginning was Small, yet thy latter end should greatly Increase – Job 8:7

5. And you see, when you are raising your Levels, you are not just raising your Level to remain there; you should resolve (at least to a certain Point) to Lead.

Resolve to be a Leader in your area of Gifting – Resolve not to.just be with the crowd.

For the Bible says: And the LORD shall make thee the Head, and not the Tail; and thou shalt be above Only, and thou shalt not be beneath; if that thou hearken unto the Commandments of the LORD thy God, which I command thee this day, to observe and to do them – Deuteronomy 28:13

That means, with your Gifting, your Talent, your Skills, you should resolve to lead. You should resolve to be among the best ten (1), the best twenty (20).

If they are mentioning that Skill, if they are mentioning that Problem; your name should be a Solution in whatever Gifting, because it’s your Stronghold.

You are not with the crowd, you are going unto Greater Heights.

… Resolve to Lead in Life!

Leading talks about influencing with your Gifting, your Talents, with your Skills.

Resolve to Lead! That is something you should determine to do because it’s your time to Lead.

Deuteronomy 28:14 says – And thou shalt not go aside from any of the Words which I command thee this day, to the right hand, or to the left, to go after other gods to serve them.

6. You should respond to Leverages and Opportunities.

You see, as you resolve to Lead, there shall be Opportunities – I call them Leverages.

With all those Gifts, Talents and Skills, God will Provide Opportunities and Leverages for you.

God Provided that for David, and Davod had an opportunity to play the harp on the King’s Palace – And he responded to his Leverage in Life.

So many People miss out on their Opportunities in Life – So many People!

Lift your hands and say: My Father, my Father: may I never miss out on my Opportunities in Life. It is my time to Soar, in the Name of Jesus!

Oh yes, I have shared this severally, with some of our Leaders: I was Privileged to be a Regional Pastor then, and I was about to send someone to the Mission Fields. And I had two (2) names. I was wondering which of the two (2) to send.

I called the first Brother – It was in a day some Pastors were around. As soon as he entered my Office, he said “Daddy, Thank God I have seen you. I have been looking for an opportunity, that Place they sent me to, na suffer head. Those People are “Stubborn People”.”

… And he began to complain and complain catalogue of Problems.

And the Lord said, this is not the one you should send. He did not realised it, that he has missed out of his opportunity.

I sent for the second one (who was in the same Area and Zona).

That one came, “How now?” He said, Daddy fine Sir! “How is your Area?” Ha, it’s fantastic! Great People, God is doing awesome things.

And by the time he was talking, God said – This is the Person you should send!

Today the Person is a Country Coordinator in one of our Parishes because he responded.

My Prayer is: When your time comes, you shall not miss out on your opportunity, in the Name of Jesus – Amen.

The Bible says in 1 Corinthians 16:9 – For a Great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries.

Beloved, I Pray for each and everyone of you – No matter the adversaries that are against you, you shall go beyond those adversaries, in the Name of Jesus – Amen.

Finally Brethren, for one to Soar in life: don’t forget:

I said in the first instance, you should Examine your Life.

Secondly, you need a Revelation of the Latitudes – The Heights God want you to attend.

In the Third instance, you should reject Limitations.

Fourthly, you should raise your Level, raise your Standards.

In the Fifth instance, you should Resolve to Lead – Be at the forefront, don’t just be a Part of the crowd.

IIn the sixth instance, you should respond to Leverages; respond to the Opportunities that God will Provide for you.

Instead of murmuring and grumbling, in the midst of every Problems, there are Opportunities for Breakthroughs – See the Opportunities and not Problems.

7. And finally, for one to Soar in life, they need to Reach Out.

1 Samuel 2:9 says; for by Strength shall no man Prevail.

And David said in Psalms 27:4 – One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my Life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to enquire in His Temple.

… He (David) just wanted to connect with God – He knew that God was his Source of Promotion and the same God can bring down.

If you want to be sustained in Soaring, you need to reach out and be connected to God.

May we Stand as we Lift our hands to God and say;

My Father,my Father: by Your Grace and Mercy, Strengthen me to say connected to You.

The time for me to Soar in life has come! Help me Oh Lord, in the Name of Jesus!

… Pray that Prayer for fifteen (15) Seconds.

So shall it be! In Jesus’ Glorious Name we Pray!

CLOSING PRAYER

Lord, together with Your sons and daughters, we Declare IGNITE 2022; with the Theme SOAR open.

In the Name of God the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit – AMEN!!!

That as Your children connect with the Words that shall be spoken right from this Altar, Lord – By Your Grace and Mercy, all over this County, Your Children shall begin to Soar – Amen!!!!

There shall be Outstanding Testimonies!

None shall go down in Life!

So shall it be! In Jesus’ Glorious Name we Pray – Amen!

And I am convinced, as you begin to go and as the Testimonies begin to spring forth, People shall ask one Question: WHO DID IT? JESUS, O MY GOD – WAOOOOW!!!!

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