Office Of the Shepherd ccc Olorun mbe Cathedral Bayeku parish 1

24/01/2026

*The Danger of Treating the Anointed as Common*

When God honors a man, Scripture expects people to adjust how they relate to him. This expectation is rooted in a command God gave His people early on.

> “No one should appear before me empty handed” Exodus 23:15.

To come before God without honor was never treated as neutrality. It was defiance. Appearing empty handed was not humility or caution, but resistance to divine order. Honor was the visible acknowledgment that God had acted and that His decision was accepted.

This explains why Samuel set a portion aside for Saul.

> “Here is what was kept for you. Eat, because it was set aside for this occasion” 1 Samuel 9:24.


Heaven had already honored Saul, and people were expected to follow suit. In Scripture, when God consecrates a man, treating him as common is never harmless. It reveals a heart that refuses alignment with divine choice.

Samuel later described how Saul would meet men going up to God at Bethel, carrying offerings for worship. When they recognized the anointed of the Lord, they gave him bread from what they carried 1 Samuel 10:3 to 4.

These men did not argue about intention or insist that what they carried was only for God. They understood that honoring the anointed was not a diversion from worship but an expression of it.

They did not appear empty handed before who God had honored.

A contrast appears immediately after Saul was proclaimed as the king.

> “But some scoundrels said, ‘How can this fellow save us?’ They despised him and brought him no gifts” 1 Samuel 10:27.

Scripture is precise. Their contempt revealed itself through withholding. They brought him no presents. They brought him no gifts. When people despise the anointed of the Lord, it is never hidden. It shows in what they refuse to give. Withholding is not neutral. It is a position.

God had raised Saul to deliver Israel, yet sons of Belial withheld their resources from the very one sent for their salvation. This exposes a hard truth. Those who withhold resources are not passive observers. They are resisting the success of what God is doing.

To withhold honor from the anointed is to stand against the outcome God intends. These men did not merely doubt Saul. They opposed the deliverance attached to his calling.

This pattern is consistent throughout Scripture. When people value what God has consecrated, honor flows naturally. When they do not, restraint follows. Scripture repeatedly shows that when people do not value an anointed person, they do not give to him.

Jesus made the connection unmistakable. “

> “Anyone who receives you receives me, and anyone who receives me receives the one who sent me” Matthew 10:40.

Treatment of the anointed is never separate from treatment of God. To despise the anointed is to quietly accuse God of poor judgment, as though God would have chosen differently had He known better.

Paul later reinforced this same principle in the life of the church.

> “Anyone who receives instruction in the word must share all good things with his instructor” Galatians 6:6.

This was not presented as pressure, but as recognition. Honor acknowledges that God knows what He is doing.

This principle is stated most clearly in the life of Abraham. When God called and blessed him, He declared that His dealings with others would be determined by how they related to the man He had honored.

> I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse” Genesis 12:3.

God removed neutrality. This is why Scripture treats contempt for the anointed as theological, not merely relational. To treat as common what God has consecrated is to challenge divine wisdom. It is the posture of sons of Belial, those who question God’s choice while benefiting from the order they refuse to honor.

The tragedy in Saul’s story was not simply that he was despised. It was that those who despised him positioned themselves against their own deliverance. They withheld from the very anointed meant to secure their future.

Scripture leaves us with this sober conclusion. When God honors a man, neutrality disappears. Some respond with honor and participate in what God is doing. Others despise, withhold, and stand opposed to the success they claim to desire.

Heaven records both responses, and history shows that those who honor enter into blessing, while those who withhold remain on the outside, watching what they refused to recognize.

This is how the Holy Spirit through Apostle recommends that we treat those he has placed over us;

1 Thessalonians 5:12-13
And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you; [13] And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. And be at peace among yourselves.

Take note of the instruction, ESTEEM THEM VERY HIGHLY !

*The Priest of God*

24/01/2026

FIVE WISE THINGS TO DO IN ORDER TO LEAD THE CHURCH IN A CONSTRUCTIVE NEW YEAR FAST AS A PASTOR

The abuse of anything very likely happens when the purpose isn't known. It is a good understanding of purpose that leads to the right cost counting and proper structuring or planning, for purpose to be effectively fulfilled.

As a pastor, don't just labour your people through a meaningless and vain 40 Days of fasting. Do all you can to understand the purpose and how needful it is for the people. You are the leader; they can easily follow you into anything. A good shepherd indeed thinks well of the people and ensures that they don't waste, faint, and fall off; he provides the platform for Psalms 23 to be real and practical for the people.

So, here are a few things to properly consider and put in place for the fasting season to end with praiseworthy results before the LORD who has set you over HIS SHEEP (or people). Remember, you'll give account for every program and word.

1). Properly define prayer and fasting to the people. Teach extensively on why prayer, why fasting, and how to pray and fast correctly. Don't lose people during such seasons and don't let them do things ignorantly. Answer their questions if any. Our "church world" seems to hardly give opportunity or create platforms for questions and answers. We need this to clear doubts and provide good understanding for good results.

2). Clearly define the objective of the prayer and fasting season in relation to God's expectations for His people. What is it that such prayers and fastings accomplish? What should be their spiritually inclined target? Can they tell they're having the right objectives that please God? God responded promptly to the prayer request of king Solomon because He desired good understanding to fulfill God's will than riches, the life of his enemies, and long life. Priority! Help the people. Let the fasting improve character, resolve issues/conflicts in the Church, recover the lost, and promote love amongst the brethren.

3). Establish a structural discipline that will make it easy for them to pursue that objective effectively. Any Bible study plan? Any prayer plan? Time for meditation? Any activity of service that promotes godliness and growth? Any discipline to help them recover and prosper in critical areas of concern? Establish a program which doesn't need to necessarily overwhelm the people, yet effective in outcome.

4) Establish a follow-up system. How Engaged are the people in the structural discipline? What accountability system is on ground to ensure that everyone is involved and doing well? This is especially needful for leaders in church and those serving in units. Most of them are the reflections of what people think about Christ and His faithfulness to His people. Have a system of supervision and accountability.

5) Lead! Don't just sit behind giving instructions. That is the characteristic of today's worldly leadership. Get involved too and be a model before the people. Pray with them, and lead in areas requiring your participation. Lead! How well you pray and participate will also set the tone of the atmosphere over what is done.

These are 5 key things you can do as a Pastor to help the church get the best out of the 40 days, 21 days, 7 days, or 3 days of prayer and fasting. Whichever you are involved in.

Also remember; don't overwhelm the people at your frequency. You are the one in full-time ministry; not them. They have other authorities over them to whom they are accountable. Be considerate. Don't get people so overwhelmed that the season didn't bless them as it ought. Give room for the people to spend time on the Word, meditate, and also have personal moments of prayer, especially with their own families. Don't just copy what everyone else is doing; understand your ministry and your people.

My prayer is that we'll round off such seasons with a people spiritually rooted in Christ, seasonal and strategic in their approach to purpose this year, and with a firm grip of dominion over the systems of this world. May this season soften the ground for greater unity in the Church, effectiveness in soul winning, regaining of lost territories, and the breaking forth into new grounds. In all, let the Lord be pleased and greatly praised. Amen.

Blessings.

21/01/2026

As God's representatives in our capacity as shepherds, we are obligated to function as outstanding ambassadors, ensuring the well-being of the sheep placed under our care. We are merely caretakers, not the sheep's owners. 🐑

09/06/2025

IF GOD ASKED YOU TO GO INTO MINISTRY,PLEASE TRY TO ASK ,WHAT TYPE OF MINISTRY, FOR YOU NOT TO GO AND BE FUNCTIONING IN WRONG MINISTRY.

03/06/2025

Jesus thank you for everything

03/06/2025

*WHEN PARENTS FAIL – HOW LACK OF DISCIPLINE IS CREATING A GENERATION OF LOST SOULS*

There was a time when parents raised warriors. Now, they raise weaklings.

A time when children feared their fathers’ discipline. Now, children insult their fathers online.

A time when a slap from your mother could reset your entire future. Now, mothers watch their children twerk for clout.

The world changed—not because evil became more powerful, but because parents became weaker.

Children no longer have boundaries. No fear. No respect. No discipline.

And the result?

A generation that mocks God, worships vanity, and embraces sin with pride.

*BRUTAL THREAD:*

1. *CHILDREN WITHOUT DISCIPLINE BECOME ADULTS WITHOUT SELF-CONTROL*

A child who never hears “NO” at home will hear “NO” from life when it’s too late.

The boy who was never told to control his desires will become a man addicted to s*x, gambling, and laziness.

The girl who was never told to respect herself would become a woman who exposes her body for money and attention.

The child who was never corrected for lying will become an adult who deceives, manipulates, and steals.

If parents don’t discipline their children, the world will punish them later.

2. *THE FALL OF FAMILY VALUES IS THE RISE OF MORAL DECAY*

What happened to parenting?

Mothers used to teach daughters how to be women of dignity. Now, they encourage them to “secure the bag” by any means.

Fathers used to teach sons how to be responsible men. Now, they are absent—either too weak, too distracted, or too scared to lead.

So children are now learning from TikTok instead of home, and the internet is raising a generation with no fear of God and no sense of direction.

3. *PARENTS WHO SPOIL THEIR CHILDREN ARE DESTROYING THEM*

Giving your child everything they want is the fastest way to ruin them.

A child who never worked for anything will grow up lazy and entitled.

A child who was never disciplined will grow up thinking life has no consequences.

A child who was never corrected will grow up believing they can do anything and get away with it.

Now, we have a world full of adults who can’t handle rejection, can’t handle failure, and can’t handle life.

4. *WHEN PARENTS CHOOSE FRIENDSHIP OVER LEADERSHIP, CHAOS FOLLOWS*

Many parents today want to be their child’s friend instead of their leader.

So instead of saying:
❌ "This behaviour is wrong!" They say, "She’s just expressing herself."
❌ "You must work for what you want!" They say, "Let me buy it for you."
❌ "This is not acceptable!" They say, "I don't want to hurt their feelings."

And just like that, we have a generation of weak people who cry over small problems and break down when life gets tough.

5. *THE NEW GENERATION LOVES PLEASURE BUT HATES RESPONSIBILITY*

Discipline used to be normal.

Now, a child calls it "abuse" when a parent corrects them.

Now, teachers can’t discipline students because "it’s too harsh."

Now, young people demand freedom but reject accountability.

Everyone wants to enjoy, but no one wants to work.

And this is why:

The streets are full of lazy men chasing quick money.

Social media is full of young girls selling their bodies for attention.

Homes are full of broken families because nobody was raised to be a good partner or parent.

6. *WHEN CHILDREN LOSE DISCIPLINE, THEY LOSE THEIR FUTURE.*

Many young men today are addicted to ma********on, po*******hy, and cheap pleasure—because nobody taught them self-control.

Many young women today expose their bodies for social media likes—because nobody taught them self-respect.

Many young people today are broke, weak, and mentally unstable—because nobody taught them how to survive hardship.

The devil is not the problem. The parents failed.

7. *IF WE DON’T FIX PARENTING, THE WORLD WILL GET WORSE.*

If we continue like this, the next generation will:
⚠️ Have no morals.
⚠️ Have no work ethic.
⚠️ Have no fear of God.

Society will collapse—not because of demons, but because of poor parenting.

*BOTTOM LINE:*

If you are a parent, discipline your children.
If you are young, discipline yourself.

Because the world will not be kind to those who were raised without discipline.

*Let’s raise warriors, not weaklings. Be intentional. Help raise godly seeds.

*May GOD help us all.*

03/06/2025

JUNE 2025: OUR MONTH OF DIVINE STRENGTH AND SUPERNATURAL PROGRESS

*REFLECTING ON GOD'S GOODNESS FROM JANUARY TO MAY 2025*

As we joyfully step into the new month of *June 2025,* let us pause to reflect on the *unfailing goodness of our God* over the past five months — *January* to *May.* In a world full of uncertainties, God has remained our *Constant Help,* our *Shield,* and our *Sustainer.* Each day that passed was a testimony of His mercy and a reflection of His steadfast love.

Many doors were opened, battles were fought and won, silent prayers were answered, and hidden dangers were averted — not because of our strength or wisdom, but because of the Lord’s divine intervention and care. We have every reason to enter this new month with songs of praise and hearts full of gratitude.

*Lamentations 3:22–23* says, *“It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.”*

*1. THANKSGIVING FOR THE PAST FIVE MONTHS* *(JANUARY* TO *MAY 2025)*

As we step joyfully into the sixth month of the year, *June 2025,* it is very important that we return all glory, praise, and adoration to our Faithful God for His sustaining grace from *January* to *May.*

Beloved, let’s take a moment to reflect:

*—* Who preserved us in the midst of storms?

*—* Who supplied our daily bread even when things were tight?

*—* Who kept us and our loved ones from danger, sickness, and shame?

Indeed, *“Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits” (Psalm 103:2).* God has been our Source of protection, provision, peace, preservation, and progress.

We say, *“Thank You, Lord!”* for:

*January* — Our Month of *Divine Beginnings*

*February* — Our Month of *Divine Favour*

*March* — Our Month of *Marching Forward*

*April* — A Month of *Divine Love*

*May* — A Month of *Divine Grace*

Now we declare boldly that *JUNE 2025 IS OUR MONTH OF DIVINE STRENGTH AND SUPERNATURAL PROGRESS, IN JESUS’ NAME!*

*2. PROPHETIC DECLARATION FOR OUR MONTH OF DIVINE STRENGTH AND SUPERNATURAL PROGRESS*

June represents mid-year, a crucial point for resetting, refocusing, and repositioning for the remaining half of the year. God, in His mercy, declares this month as: *“Our Month of Divine Strength and Supernatural Progress.”*

No matter what has happened in the first five months of the year — whether success or struggle — God is set to renew our strength and move us forward supernaturally.

*What is Divine Strength?*

It is God’s power made available to us to carry out what we cannot do on our own. Divine strength will:

*—* Empower our spiritual life

*—* Energize our body

*—* Encourage our soul

*—* Equip us for the journeys ahead.

*What is Supernatural Progress?*

It is moving forward beyond human limits, breaking barriers and rising against all odds — by the hand of God.

*3. BIBLICAL EXAMPLES OF DIVINE STRENGTH AND SUPERNATURAL PROGRESS*

*Elijah* — *(1 Kings 18:46)* — "The hand of the Lord was upon Elijah; and he ran ahead of Ahab’s chariot..."

*Result* — Divine speed beyond physical ability.

*David* — *(1 Samuel 30:6–8, 18–19)* — He encouraged himself in the Lord, received strength, pursued, overtook, and recovered all.

*Result* — Total restoration and supernatural progress.

*Joseph* — *(Genesis 41)* — From a prison to the palace in a day — elevation orchestrated by God.

*Result* — Promotion without human connection.

*Samson* — *(Judges 15:14-15)* — By God’s strength, he destroyed *1,000 Philistines* with a jawbone.

*Result* — Overwhelming victory

*Isaac* — *(Genesis 26:12-14)* — In the time of famine, he sowed and reaped a hundredfold return.

*Result* — Unexplainable increase in unfavorable conditions.

*Paul the Apostle* — *(2 Corinthians 12:9)* — God told him: *“My strength is made perfect in weakness”*

*Result* — Sustained ministry despite affliction

These were ordinary men who achieved extraordinary results because of divine strength and supernatural progress.

*4. PROPHETIC PRAYER POINTS FOR JUNE 2025*

Let us begin this month on our knees:

*Spiritual Strength And Growth*

*—* Father, renew my spiritual strength like the eagle this month, in Jesus’ name *(Isaiah 40:31).*

*—* Lord, rekindle my hunger for your Word and your presence this month, in Jesus’ name.

*—* I receive grace to conquer temptation and spiritual lukewarmness this month, in Jesus’ name.

*Physical and Emotional Strength*

*—* Father, strengthen me against weariness and frustration this month, in Jesus’ name.

*—* I reject every spirit of depression and hopelessness this month, in Jesus’ name.

*—* I receive vitality and divine health this month, in Jesus’ name.

*Financial and Material Progress*

*—* Lord, open doors of supernatural supply for me this month, in Jesus’ name.

*—* I reject stagnation and declare progress in my business and job this month, in Jesus’ name.

*—* Father, bless the work of my hands and make me a kingdom financier this month, in Jesus’ name.

*Moral and Marital Strength*

*—* Father, give me strength to say *“NO”* to sin and ungodliness this month, in Jesus’ name.

*—* I receive wisdom and grace to love, lead, and serve in my family this month, in Jesus’ name.

*—* Let peace, joy, and unity reign in my home this month, in Jesus’ name.

*Ministerial and Career Progress*

*—* I move from one level of glory to another in my calling this month, in Jesus’ name.

*—* Let my spiritual gift begin to find expression this month, in Jesus’ name.

*—* Every spirit of delay and limitation, I break your hold in my life, in Jesus' name!

*Divine Protection in All My Journeys*

*—* Father, order my steps and guide me in all my travels this month, in Jesus’ name.

*—* I declare that no accident, harm, or evil shall come near me or my loved ones this month and beyond, in Jesus’ name.

*—* I cover every journey — by road, air, or sea — with the Blood of Jesus this month, in Jesus’ name.

*5. WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT AND GODLY ADVICE*

Beloved, to enjoy divine strength and supernatural progress, we must:

*Stay Connected to the Source* — No branch can bear fruit apart from the vine *(John 15:5).* Intimacy with God is the key to divine strength.

*Watch What You Say* — Speak progress, declare strength, avoid words of fear and defeat. *“Let the weak say, I am strong” (Joel 3:10).*

*Avoid Sin and Carnality* — Sin saps spiritual strength. Stay pure, stay prayerful.

*Be Diligent and Disciplined* — Divine strength does not encourage laziness. God empowers our effort, not our excuses.

*Walk by Faith* — Even when you don’t see results, keep trusting God. Your progress is loading.

*6. SCRIPTURAL MEDITATIONS FOR JUNE 2025*

Let these verses be our anchor for strength and advancement:

*Isaiah 40:31* — “They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength…”

*Philippians 4:13* — “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”

*Deuteronomy 1:6* — “You have dwelt long enough on this mountain…”

*Psalm 18:29* — “By my God, I can run through a troop and leap over a wall.”

*Romans 8:37* — “In all these things we are more than conquerors…”

*7. MONTHLY DECLARATION FOR JUNE 2025*

*—* “This month, I receive divine strength to run and not be weary, to walk and not faint.

*—* I make supernatural progress in every area of my life.

*—* Stagnation is over. Delay is destroyed.

*—* I receive favor, wisdom, and help from above.

*—* *June 2025* shall answer to me. I shall testify.

In Jesus’ mighty name. Amen!

*8. FINAL WORD: GO IN STRENGTH, GO FORWARD!*

As we journey through *June 2025,* remember: *God is our strength* and *our forward-movement is guaranteed.* We will rise above limitations, break old records, and enter new realms of glory, in Jesus’ name. Let’s keep pressing on, let’s keep trusting Him and let’s keep moving forward.

*“Not by power, nor by might, but by My Spirit, says the Lord of hosts” (Zechariah 4:6).*

As we embrace *the month of June,* may we not take the grace of God for granted. Let us continue to trust Him for the journey ahead, walk in His will, and remain thankful for all He has done — and all He is yet to do. Welcome to a new month filled with grace, peace, and divine possibilities, in Jesus’ name.

Your *Brother* and *Servant of the Lord,*

David Awasuno

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