Above The Hills Ministry International Inc

21/05/2026

NO BELIEVER HAS AN EXCUSE NOT TO PREACH THE GOSPEL.

Oftentimes, we believe that it is until we have in-depth revelation or knowledge of the Word or being educationally sound before we can reach out to people about Jesus. And this has formed a mindset of timidity in some people because those who are not yet fluent in educational knowledge or the knowledge of God’s Word often feel inadequate to preach. Truly, Knowledge emboldens. When people lack knowledge, they may become timid about sharing the gospel.
Acts 4:13 says:

“When they saw the BOLDNESS of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and IGNORANT men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.”

This scripture above further confirms that knowledge in the context of education brings boldness naturally, but in the case of Peter and John it was not education, as they were unlearned. It was clearly boldness from the Spirit and their association with the Lord Jesus . But here is the twist: it is not until you become educationally knowledgeable or vast in Scripture before you can reach out to others about Jesus Christ.

Your TESTIMONIES are powerful tools for preaching the gospel.

A perfect example is the story of the mad man of Gadara in Mark chapter 5. After Jesus cast the demons out of him, the man wanted to follow Jesus.

But in Mark 5:19, Jesus told him:
“Go home to thy friends, and tell them how great things the LORD HATH DONE for thee, and hath had compassion on thee.”
Then Mark 5:20 says the man went to Decapolis — meaning ten cities — proclaiming what Jesus had done for him, and all men marvelled.

What was he preaching? The goodness of Jesus.
The gospel simply means “good news.” There is the gospel of salvation, the gospel of healing, the gospel of prosperity— all manifestations of the goodness of God. This man was declaring:

“I was once mad, but now I am whole, Jesus Christ healed me.”

That was good news. That was preaching the gospel. At that time, they only had the Scriptures; which is from Genesis to Malachi. Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John were not yet compiled as we know them today. Yet Jesus did not tell him to go and learn Scriptures (Genesis to Malachi) before preaching. Note: I am not saying learning the word is not important. Jesus simply told him to testify of what God had done for him.

In other words, your testimony can preach Jesus. There are people around you going through things your testimony can speak to. Your testimony can make them know that Jesus is real. Your testimony can reveal the love of God shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost (Romans 5:5). And it is not only testimonies of needs being met — testimonies of transformation can also change lives.
Praise God.

Learn this today: you do not have any excuse not to preach the gospel.
Preach it in season and out of season (2 Timothy 4:2). Tell your colleagues, your classmates, your neighbours, your friends. Start with the things the Lord has done for you.
And guess what? As you do this, more testimonies will begin to happen in your life, because God always INVESTS more in whatever brings glory to Him consistently.

God bless you!

Rev. Opeyemi Olugbile
21/05/26

16/05/2026

A MUST READ ON BIRTHDAYS

Birthdays are not merely ceremonial dates on a calendar; they are spiritual landmarks. When it comes to birthday celebrations, the Spirit of God often has specific demands and expectations for each season of one’s life. In other words, Heaven has a calendar concerning every birthday we experience.

Many times, however, people approach birthdays with a fixed pattern or stereotype. Some believe every birthday must be marked only by prayer and fasting, while others feel it must always involve giving to orphanages, the poor, and the needy. While all these things are beautiful and commendable, wisdom demands that we remain sensitive to the leading of the Spirit of God for each particular birthday.

One thing believers must be careful about is turning spiritual activities into rigid traditions. For instance, it has become a common pattern among many Christians that every birthday must involve charity visits or giving to orphanages and the needy. While giving is good and is something God desires from believers, we must understand that giving should not merely become a birthday ritual or routine. In fact, believers should give whether it is their birthday or not.

However, there are specific seasons where the Spirit of God may desire something entirely different from you. At certain times, He may want only thanksgiving. At another time, He may demand consecration through prayer and fasting. In another season, He may specifically lead you to acts of generosity and charity. The wisdom, therefore, is not merely in doing good things, but in discerning what Heaven is emphasizing for that particular moment.
The reason is simple: what God may require from you in one season may differ from what He desires in another. If you make one activity God’s permanent modus operandi for every birthday—except He has specifically instructed you so—you may unintentionally miss His present emphasis and purpose for that season.

For example, during my birthday which I just celebrated yesterday, the 15th of May, I usually would have entered into intense prayers, fasting, or some other spiritual exercise. But this time around, I did not sense such a burden in my spirit. Rather, from the evening before my birthday, there was an unusual and overwhelming burden of thanksgiving and joy in my heart. The joy was so strong that I simply began to praise God and thank Him continuously. As the hours went by, I remained in thanksgiving and worship. In the morning, together with my family, we only appreciated God and thanked Him. Interestingly, I did not even make requests before God because deep within me, I knew the Spirit of God only wanted thanksgiving from me at that moment. After thanking God in praise and worship, I also gave a thanksgiving seed unto the Lord as an expression of gratitude and honour to Him.

Later that same day, I called one of my mentors for birthday prayers, and he said to me, “This is a birthday of thanksgiving. God just wants you to thank Him, and as you thank Him, He will do more.” I was amazed because that was exactly what God had already ministered to my spirit beforehand.

Why did I share this experience? To show that every believer can have specific burdens from the Spirit concerning different birthdays and seasons. Sometimes, the burden may indeed be to give generously to the poor, orphanages, and the needy. At other times, it may be a call to deep prayers and fasting—even dry fasting—for a new season God is ushering you into. There may also be seasons where the emphasis is simply thanksgiving, worship, joy, or quiet reflection before God.The key wisdom, therefore, is to follow the leading of the Spirit because every birthday carries its own spiritual demand and divine significance.

Even in the occultic realm, people understand that birthdays are spiritually significant. Some engage in acts of charity, others make sacrifices, and some even perform dark rituals during birthdays because they recognize that birthdays are spiritual gates and portals of transition. While their practices are evil and contrary to God’s will, it still reveals an important spiritual principle: birthdays are not ordinary.

God is Spirit, and He desires that we walk with Him by discernment and sensitivity in all things—including how we approach our birthdays.
Indeed, birthdays are gates in the Spirit.

Rev. Opeyemi Olugbile
16/5/2026

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16/05/2026

MY BIRTHDAY GIFT TO MINISTERS

There is a difference between grace being multiplied and being strong in grace (in the context of gifts/unction and administration)

The Bible shows that grace can be multiplied through knowledge. In 2 Peter 1:2, Peter says:
“Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord.”
So, grace increases through the knowledge of God. As revelation grows, grace is multiplied.

However, being strong in grace is different. In 2 Timothy 2:1, Paul told Timothy:
“Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. Being strong in grace does not come merely by knowledge alone, but by practice, exercise, and consistent use.
This is similar to what the writer of Hebrews said in Hebrews 5:14:
“But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.”
So when you consistently exercise a grace repeatedly, you become strong in it.

It is like muscles in the body. A person may have big muscles, but not necessarily strong muscles. Strength comes through exercise and consistent training. In the same way, a pastor may carry great grace, yet not be strong in that grace because they have not developed consistency and mastery in it.

That is why it is important to continually exercise the grace God has given you—whether it is the grace of healing, the prophetic, teaching, prayer, leadership, or any spiritual gifting. Consistency matters.
If possible, exercise that grace daily. If not, at least consistently—perhaps two or three times a week. Over time, strength develops in that grace.

Then, as faithfulness is proven, God begins to anoint that grace at a deeper level. It moves from merely being a gift to becoming an anointed and trusted vessel of operation because you have passed the test of consistency and faithfulness.
God trusts faithful people with greater dimensions of anointing.

For instance, over the years in my prophetic ministry, by the grace of God, I have become very strong in that grace through consistency. By God’s grace, I function in the prophetic at least five times every week, minimum—through both physical meetings and our online meetings across our various centers around the world.
That consistency has helped me greatly over the years to become strong in the prophetic. As a result, we receive many testimonies—not only concerning accuracy, but also regarding the depth and strength of the prophetic operation by the grace of God.

This further confirms that when a grace is consistently exercised, strength develops in it. Over time, faithfulness produces maturity, stability, depth, and greater manifestation in that grace.

Rev. Opeyemi Olugbile
16/05/2026

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