07/06/2026
THE EXCELLENCY OF JACOB VOL. 14 NO 23 SUNDAY 7TH JUNE, 2026
Excellence means the quality of being outstanding, superior, or exceptionally good in something. It is the pursuit of a high standard and doing things with great skill, care and commitment. In simple terms, excellence is doing your best and striving for the highest quality. It can also mean moral or personal greatness, such as excellence in character, leadership, or service.
Beloved, I warmly welcome you to the Thanksgiving Service commemorating the 13th Anniversary and Convention of the Cedar Generation Gospel Outreach. The theme of this year’s Anniversary: THE EXCELLENCY OF JACOB, is an eye-opener to the kind of life God has called His children to live. It is a life based on patriarchal covenant blessing, dominion, and excellence. “He shall choose our inheritance for us, the excellency of Jacob whom He loved” (Psalms 47:4). The excellency of Jacob, the son of Isaac and Rebecca, did not just come out of the blues. Jacob’s greatness had been divinely foretold, when God told Rebecca that his elder twin brother, Esau, was going to serve his younger – Jacob (Genesis 25:23c). In fact, the confirmation of this revelation came to manifestation at birth. Jacob was born holding Esau’s heel, hence his name- “supplanter”.
The divine plan of the excellency of Jacob was later consolidated when he had a dream of a ladder reaching the heaven with angels ascending and descending. He also wrestled with God’s angel throughout the night; he prevailed and was blessed. His name was changed from Jacob to Israel, meaning “one who struggles with God”. The excellency of Jacob is premised on God’s love for him. “As it is written, Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated” (Romans 9:13). All the blessings (fatherly, angelic/divine) received by Jacob made him a blessing. His uncle, Laban, testified to this fact while Jacob was about leaving Laban’s house. “… for I have learned by experience that the Lord hath blessed me for thy sake” (Genesis 30:27). Every child of God has a direct access to the covenant and inheritance of the patriarchs - Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.
I beseech you to always pursue excellence in all that pertains to life and godliness. At Cedar Generation Gospel Outreach, God is helping us to raise a Cedar Generation who will be holy, healthy, and highly successful; radiating the beauty and glory of God in this perverse generation. I wish all members of Cedar household, home and abroad, a happy 13th Anniversary/Convention. SHALOM
Office of the Presiding Pastor
Prof. Ayobami Salami
