House of Prayer Intl Covenant Church Owerri Branch

13/08/2026

THE SIXTH MONTH OF THE HEBREW CALENDAR — ELUL

A Month of Preparation for the Appointed Feasts of the Seventh Month

The sixth month, traditionally called Elul, is the month immediately preceding Tishrei, the seventh month. Elul is an acronym, just like UNILAG, UNIPORT. It consists of twenty-nine days. Its New Moon appears between August/September of the secular calendar.

Biblically, it is a season of preparation, rebuilding, examination, and spiritual readiness. Its message is especially powerful because the appointed feasts of the seventh month are approaching: Trumpets, Atonement, and Tabernacles (Leviticus 23:23–44).

Elul therefore asks: “Are you ready to meet the King?”

1. ELUL — A MONTH OF REBUILDING

Some of the clearest biblical references to the sixth month are:

“So the wall was finished in the twenty-fifth day of the month Elul, in fifty-two days.” — Nehemiah 6:15

“In the sixth month, on the first day of the month, came the word of the LORD by Haggai the prophet…” — Haggai 1:1

God’s message was simple: stop building only your own houses and rebuild His house.

The people had become comfortable while God’s house remained neglected (Haggai 1:2–8).

The lesson:

Before entering the solemn and glorious appointments of the seventh month, God wants His people to put His house, His Word, and His presence back in their rightful place.

2. ELUL — PREPARATION BEFORE THE SEVENTH MONTH

The seventh month contains a remarkable sequence of divine appointments:

1. Feast of Trumpets — 1st day

Leviticus 23:23–25

“A memorial of blowing of trumpets, an holy convocation.”

The trumpet is a wake-up call.

2. Day of Atonement — 10th day

Leviticus 23:26–32

A solemn day of affliction, repentance, and atonement.

3. Feast of Tabernacles — 15th–21st days

Leviticus 23:33–43

A joyous celebration of God’s provision, presence, and dwelling among His people.

Therefore, Elul is the preparation room before the feast season.

Before the trumpet sounds, prepare.

Before the Day of Atonement, examine yourself.

Before Tabernacles, prepare your heart to rejoice in God’s presence.

3. ELUL — A TIME TO EXAMINE OUR WALLS

Elul also connects beautifully with the rebuilding of Jerusalem.

Nehemiah completed the rebuilding of Jerusalem’s wall in 52 days (Nehemiah 6:15). The work involved removing breaches, restoring gates, and protecting the city.

The spiritual question for us is:

What breaches exist in my life that must be repaired before I enter the seventh month?

“Let us search and try our ways, and turn again to the LORD.” — Lamentations 3:40

Examine your:

* Prayer life
* Obedience
* Relationships
* Words
* Integrity
* Family altar
* Commitment to God’s Word
* Attitude toward others

4. ELUL — FROM REPENTANCE TO READINESS

The sixth month is not merely about feeling sorry for our failures. It is about turning back to God.

“Turn ye even to me with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning.” — Joel 2:12

And:

“Rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the LORD your God.” — Joel 2:13

The goal is not condemnation but restoration.

5. PRACTICAL EXAMPLE

Imagine someone preparing to welcome an important king into his home.

He would not wait until the king arrives before cleaning the house.

He would:

Repair → Clean → Arrange → Prepare → Welcome.

That is the spiritual picture of Elul.

The seventh month is coming.

The trumpet will sound.

The Day of Atonement will come.

The Feast of Tabernacles will come.

Therefore:

Elul says, “Prepare the house before the King arrives.”

6. THE PROPHETIC MESSAGE FOR THE SIXTH MONTH

The sixth month is God’s gracious opportunity to correct before judgment, repair before celebration, and prepare before manifestation.

It says:

Repair your altar.

Restore your priorities.

Reconcile with one another.

Remove spiritual compromise.

Strengthen your faith.

Return to the Word.

Prepare for the appointed times.

7. A POWERFUL CHARGE

As we approach the seventh month, let nobody enter the season casually.

Trumpets will call us to AWAKEN.

Atonement will call us to HUMBLE OURSELVES.

Tabernacles will call us to REJOICE IN GOD’S PRESENCE.

But Elul calls us to PREPARE.

“Prepare to meet thy God.” — Amos 4:12

May Yehovah protect, promote, bless, and reward us abundantly in Elul for the sake of Ethanim and beyond.

HAPPY NEW MOON, BELOVED BRETHREN.

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07/08/2026

Isaiah 62:1–7
Key Supporting Text: Psalm 35:27

“For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent… until her righteousness shines forth like the dawn, and her salvation like a blazing torch.” (Isaiah 62:1)

“Let them shout for joy and be glad… Let the LORD be magnified, who has pleasure in the prosperity of His servant.” (Psalm 35:27)

SALVATION IS THE ROOT. SUCCESS IS THE FRUIT.

God never intended salvation to end with the forgiveness of sins or simply with coming to know Him. His divine desire is that every transformed life should become a living testimony that radiates His glory before the world.

Isaiah envisioned a day when righteousness would shine with unmistakable brilliance and salvation would burn like a blazing torch for all nations to behold. A holy life adorned with God’s blessings becomes a compelling witness that draws men and women to Him.

Success without salvation may attract admiration, but it can never produce eternal hope. Likewise, salvation without visible transformation and growth may leave many questioning the reality of God’s redeeming power. God’s perfect purpose is that salvation should be beautifully displayed through lives that reflect both His holy character and His abundant blessings.

1. SALVATION CHANGES THE PERSON. SUCCESS DISPLAYS GOD’S GLORY.

Isaiah declared that Zion would receive:

• A new name.
• A crown of beauty.
• Honour among the nations.

These blessings flowed from God’s work of redemption.

2 Corinthians 5:17 reminds us, “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation.”

Matthew 5:16 declares, “Let your light so shine before men.”

Salvation transforms the heart. Righteous success magnifies the greatness of the Saviour.

2. GOD DELIGHTS IN THE FLOURISHING OF HIS PEOPLE.

Psalm 35:27 does not portray God as delighting in greed, selfish ambition, or worldly excess. Rather, it reveals His pleasure in the flourishing, well-being, and prosperity of His faithful servants.

Biblical success includes:

• Spiritual maturity.
• Godly character.
• Peace.
• Fruitful service.
• Honest labour.
• Wise stewardship.
• Becoming a blessing to others.

Joshua 1:8 teaches that good success comes through faithful obedience to God’s Word.

3 John 2 declares, “Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.”

The highest form of success is to prosper in God’s purpose while remaining faithful to His principles and relevant to the advancement of His Kingdom.

3. SUCCESS MUST NEVER REPLACE HOLINESS.

Isaiah deliberately connects righteousness with salvation before speaking of honour.

God’s divine order remains unchanged:

Holiness before honour.
Character before the crown.

Matthew 6:33 commands us to seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness.

Proverbs 10:22 reminds us that the blessing of the Lord makes rich and adds no sorrow.

When success is separated from righteousness, it becomes dangerous. When success grows out of righteousness, it becomes beautiful and glorifies God.

4. SUCCESS SHOULD MAKE SALVATION ATTRACTIVE.

The world should see:

• Integrity instead of corruption.
• Compassion instead of selfishness.
• Excellence instead of mediocrity.
• Faithfulness instead of compromise.

Then they will glorify our Father in heaven.

Titus 2:10 exhorts us to “adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour.”

Philippians 2:15 calls us to shine as lights in the midst of a dark world.

Our success should never point people to ourselves. It should always point them to the God who redeemed, transformed, and established us.

🔥 HOW TO BEAUTIFY YOUR SALVATION

• Walk in unwavering obedience to God’s Word.
• Pursue excellence in every assignment.
• Work diligently and honestly.
• Remain humble in seasons of prosperity.
• Use your blessings to become a blessing to others.
• Keep God at the very centre of your success.

CONCLUSION

God’s vision for His people is not merely to save them from sin, but to make them living testimonies of His grace and glory.

Let your salvation shine through:

• Your character.
• Your family.
• Your work.
• Your worship.
• Your service.
• Your influence.

Then the world will see that the God who saves is also the God who transforms, establishes, prospers, and blesses all who faithfully walk with Him.

PROPHETIC DECLARATION

May our success never become our idol, but always remain a beautiful testimony of the salvation we have received through Christ.

May the Lord clothe you with the garments of salvation and crown you with His everlasting favour. May your life continually reflect holiness, excellence, fruitfulness, and unwavering faith. May your success bring glory to God, strengthen the saints, inspire generations, and draw countless souls into His Kingdom.

May your righteousness shine like the dawn, and may your salvation burn like a blazing torch before the nations. May the beauty of the Lord rest upon you, establish the work of your hands, and cause your life to become an enduring testimony of His goodness, His grace, and His glory, now and forevermore.

SHABBAT SHALOM, SAINTS OF SALVATION AND GOOD SUCCESS.






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31/07/2026

Joshua 14:6–15
Key Verse: “Now therefore give me this mountain…” (Joshua 14:12)

HOLY BOLDNESS CHANGES HISTORY

Fellow Covenant Believers, audacity is not arrogance; it is holy courage born out of unwavering faith in God.

At eighty-five years old, Caleb did not ask for comfort, retirement, or an easy assignment. He asked for the mountain—the very place occupied by giants. His confidence rested not in his age or physical strength, but in the unshakable promise of God.

The Church of God has never advanced through fearful spectators, but through faithful, sacrificial, and courageous believers.

As we prepare for the Lord’s Annual Chain Feasts and our Diamond Jubilee (Yovel Yahalom) Grand Global Celebration on Sunday, October 4, 2026, God is calling every minister, leader, elder, father, mother, worker, youth, and member to make an influential and audacious impact in gratitude for His mighty grace over the past sixty years.

1. INFLUENTIAL AUDACITY IS BORN FROM FAITH

Caleb declared:

“If the LORD be with me, then I shall be able to drive them out.” (Joshua 14:12)

Faith does not deny obstacles; it declares that God is greater than every obstacle.

Hebrews 11:6 — Without faith it is impossible to please God.
1 John 5:4 — This is the victory that overcomes the world, even our faith.

Great faith produces great influence.

2. INFLUENTIAL AUDACITY REMAINS FAITHFUL

Caleb repeatedly declared,

“I wholly followed the LORD.”

His influence was built upon consistent obedience, not occasional enthusiasm.

Deuteronomy 1:36 — Caleb wholly followed the Lord.
Matthew 24:13 — He who endures to the end shall be saved.

Faithfulness over many years produces lasting influence. God promotes those who remain faithful when others choose compromise.

3. INFLUENTIAL AUDACITY EMBRACES SACRIFICE

Caleb understood that every inheritance has a price.

Likewise, every great work of God requires:

* Prayer
* Service
* Giving
* Commitment
* Perseverance

2 Samuel 24:24 — “I will not offer to the LORD what costs me nothing.”
1 Chronicles 29:9 — The people rejoiced because they offered willingly.

Our Diamond Jubilee is not merely an anniversary to attend; it is a covenant opportunity to contribute joyfully, pray fervently, serve faithfully, and give sacrificially in thanksgiving to God.

Those who sacrifice for God’s work leave footprints that time can never erase.

4. INFLUENTIAL AUDACITY BLESSES FUTURE GENERATIONS

Caleb’s victory secured an inheritance for his descendants.

Psalm 145:4 — One generation shall praise Your works to another.
Proverbs 13:22 — A good person leaves an inheritance.

The impact we make today will strengthen tomorrow’s Church.

Our sacrifices today can become testimonies for generations yet unborn.

A life wholly lived for God always outlives itself.

OUR DIAMOND JUBILEE CHARGE

As we approach the Annual Chain Feasts and Yovel Yahalom (Diamond Jubilee) Grand Global Celebration, let every faithful believer ask:

* What mountain can I help conquer?
* What sacrifice can I make for God’s Kingdom?
* What legacy will I leave?
* How will my gratitude be demonstrated in action?

The greatest thanksgiving is not merely spoken—it is demonstrated through faithful service, generous giving, fervent prayer, and unwavering commitment.

CONCLUSION

Caleb’s testimony was simple:

“Give me this mountain.”

May that become our testimony.

Not:

“Give me comfort.”

But:

“Give me responsibility.”

Not:

“Let others do it.”

But:

“Lord, count me worthy to serve.”

God’s sixty years of faithfulness deserve more than applause; they deserve audacious gratitude expressed through consecrated living, sacrificial giving, and wholehearted service.

“Be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labour in the Lord is not in vain.” (1 Corinthians 15:58)

ROYAL DECLARATION

May the Spirit that strengthened Caleb strengthen us. May we receive bold faith to attempt great things for God, joyful hearts to give sacrificially, willing hands to serve faithfully, and enduring grace to finish well.

As we celebrate God’s mighty acts at our Diamond Jubilee, may our lives become lasting testimonies of Influential Audacity, bringing glory to God, blessings to us, and a rich inheritance for generations yet to come.

Amen.

SHABBAT SHALOM, DIAMOND SAINTS

28/07/2026

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HOUSE OF PRAYER INTERNATIONAL COVENANT CHURCH

DIAMOND JUBILEE (YOVEL YAHALOM) GRAND GLOBAL CELEBRATION

Celebrating 60 Glorious Years of God’s Covenant Faithfulness

“Thus far the LORD has helped us.” — 1 Samuel 7:12

With hearts overflowing with thanksgiving and profound gratitude to Almighty God, we are delighted to invite you, your family, friends, and loved ones to the Diamond Jubilee (Yovel Yahalom) Grand Global Celebration of House of Prayer International Covenant Church as we commemorate 60 glorious years of God’s unfailing covenant, divine preservation, abundant grace, remarkable growth, and countless mighty works among His people.

Celebration Details:

• Date: Sunday, October 4, 2026

• Time: 10:00 a.m.

• Venue: International Headquarters, Okporo, Orlu, Imo State, Nigeria

This Historic Global Celebration Will Feature:

• Powerful worship and heartfelt thanksgiving to God

• Life-transforming messages from God’s Word

• Inspiring testimonies of God’s faithfulness through six remarkable decades

• Spirit-filled special musical ministrations

• Warm fellowship with brethren from across Nigeria and around the world

• A glorious celebration of God’s everlasting covenant and enduring faithfulness

This is more than an anniversary, it is a historic milestone and a once-in-a-generation celebration of God’s enduring goodness. Join us as we reflect with gratitude on the past, rejoice in the present, and receive fresh prophetic blessings and divine direction for the future.

Your presence will bring honour, joy, and greater glory to this unforgettable occasion as we gather together to celebrate the faithfulness of our covenant-keeping God.

Don’t come alone! Bring your family, friends, neighbours, colleagues, and everyone who desires to experience the power, love, and faithfulness of the Living God.

We eagerly look forward to welcoming you to this extraordinary celebration.

HOUSE OF PRAYER INTERNATIONAL COVENANT CHURCH:

Celebrating 60 Years of Covenant Grace, Divine Preservation, Kingdom Impact, and the Unfailing Faithfulness of God!

See you in Okporo on Sunday, October 4, 2026.

May the Almighty God grant you and your loved ones perfect divine travel mercies as you journey to this historic celebration.

SHALOM.

25/07/2026

17/07/2026

17/07/2026

Key Text: Hebrews 12:7–17
Supporting Text: Romans 12:18

Fellow Covenant Faithful, this weekly Sabbath is yet another opportunity to give thanks for the divine deliverance we experienced at our International Headquarters on Tuesday, July 18, 1995, from the hands of bloodthirsty arsonists. It is now 31 years and counting. For that redemption and so much more, we are eternally grateful to Yehovah. So let everything that has breath praise Yehovah.

THE TWO PURSUITS THAT LEAD TO GOD

Life is full of pursuits—love, wealth, relationships, business, education, influence, comfort, and success. While these have their place, the writer of Hebrews points us to two pursuits that have eternal value: peace with people and holiness before God.

Peace without holiness is compromise.
Holiness without peace can become harshness.
God calls us to pursue both.

1. PEACE IS A RESPONSIBILITY, NOT AN ACCIDENT

The word “follow” (or “pursue”) in Hebrews 12:14 means to chase after earnestly. Peace does not happen automatically; it requires humility, forgiveness, patience, and wisdom.

Paul wisely adds:

“If it be possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men.” (Romans 12:18)

Notice that Paul does not say peace will always be possible. Some people may reject reconciliation, but covenant believers must never be the cause of unnecessary conflict.

Matthew 5:9 — “Blessed are the peacemakers.”
Psalm 34:14 — “Seek peace and pursue it.”

You may not control another person’s attitude, but you can control your own response.

2. HOLINESS IS THE BEAUTY OF A CONSECRATED LIFE

Holiness means being set apart for God’s purpose. It is not merely avoiding sin; it is living daily to please God.

1 Peter 1:15–16 — “Be holy, for I am holy.”
2 Corinthians 7:1 — Perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

Holiness is seen in:

* Pure thoughts
* Honest speech
* Clean relationships
* Upright conduct
* Obedient hearts
* Genuine repentance

Holiness, just like the Lord’s weekly and annual Sabbaths, is not a burden—it is the beauty of a life surrendered to God.

3. DISCIPLINE PRODUCES BOTH PEACE AND HOLINESS

Hebrews 12 begins by explaining that God’s discipline is evidence of His fatherly love.

Hebrews 12:10–11 — His discipline yields “the peaceful fruit of righteousness.”

God sometimes allows correction, delays, and trials—not to destroy us, but to refine us.

Like gold purified by fire, believers become more peaceful and more holy through God’s loving discipline.

God’s correction is preparation for His glory.

4. DO NOT EXCHANGE ETERNAL BLESSINGS FOR TEMPORARY PLEASURES

Esau is presented as a warning.

He traded his birthright for a single meal.

Genesis 25:29–34 — Esau’s careless choice.
Mark 8:36 — “What shall it profit a man…?”

Many still exchange:

* Integrity for quick gain.
* Holiness for pleasure.
* Peace for revenge.
* Eternity for temporary satisfaction.

A moment of carelessness can cost a lifetime of blessings.

HOW TO PURSUE PEACE AND HOLINESS

* Walk humbly with God.
* Forgive quickly.
* Guard your words.
* Resist bitterness.
* Obey God’s commandments.
* Pray for those who oppose you.
* Let the Holy Spirit shape your character.

Ephesians 4:31–32 — Put away bitterness and be kind.
Colossians 3:12–15 — Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts.

SUMMARY

The believer’s journey is not merely about reaching heaven; it is about becoming more like Christ on earth.

Peace reflects our relationship with people.

Holiness reflects our relationship with God.

Together, they reveal the character of a true disciple.

As we pursue peace with all people and holiness before God, we become living testimonies of His grace and prepare ourselves to see Him in glory.

“Blessed are the peacemakers…” (Matthew 5:9)

“Without holiness no one will see the Lord.” (Hebrews 12:14)

PRIESTLY DECLARATION

May the Lord God Almighty remove every root of bitterness from our hearts, fill us with His peace, and clothe us with His holiness. May we become peacemakers in our homes, our church, and our communities while living lives that honour God in purity and obedience. And when our earthly race is finished, may we joyfully behold the Lord in His everlasting Kingdom. For this I pray in His Precious Name.

SHABBAT SHALOM, SAINTS OF ADONAI

14/07/2026

The Fifth Month of the Hebrew Calendar (Av):

A Month of Solemn Reflection, Faith, and Hope of Restoration

Its New Moon appears between July and August of the secular calendar, and it consists of thirty full days. Av is one of the most significant months in the Hebrew calendar. It is remembered for national sorrow caused by unbelief and disobedience, yet it also carries God’s promise of restoration, comfort, and future joy. Av teaches us that what unbelief destroys, faith and repentance can restore.

1. Aaron’s Death—The End of a Generation

Numbers 33:38

“And Aaron the priest went up into Mount Hor at the commandment of the LORD, and died there… in the fifth month, on the first day of the month.”

Israel’s first High Priest, Aaron, died, marking the close of an important chapter in Israel’s journey; just like the peaceful transition of our Big Daddy, Founder and first High Priest, Most Rev. Jude Peter Oguaju, in the month of Av, almost 20 years ago. Jude Okporo served God and his generation for forty solid years with uncommon zeal and undeniable results.

Spiritual Lessons

* Every generation has an appointed season.
* God’s work continues even when His servants pass on.
* Leadership may change, but God’s covenant and purposes never fail.

For example, when a respected parent, mentor, pastor, or leader dies, God’s work does not end. He raises others to continue His divine purpose, just as Joshua succeeded Moses; Eleazar succeeded his father, Aaron; Phinehas succeeded his father, Eleazar; and John succeeded his father, Jude Okporo.

2. The Evil Report of the Ten Spies

Numbers 13:32

“And they brought up an evil report of the land… saying, The land… is a land that eateth up the inhabitants thereof…”

Although God had promised Canaan, ten spies focused on the obstacles rather than on God’s promise.

Moral Lessons

* Fear exaggerates problems.
* Unbelief delays destiny.
* Negative words can discourage an entire community.

Because of this unbelief:

* Israel wandered for forty years (Numbers 14:26–35).
* An entire generation missed the Promised Land.

Many people abandon businesses, ministries, careers, or marriages because they focus on challenges instead of God’s promises. Faith sees possibilities where fear sees impossibilities.

“We walk by faith, not by sight.” (2 Corinthians 5:7)

3. The Fast of the Fifth Month

Zechariah 8:19

“Thus says the LORD of hosts: The fast of the fourth month, and the fast of the fifth… shall be to the house of Judah joy and gladness, and cheerful feasts; therefore love the truth and peace.”

The fast of the fifth month commemorated the destruction of Solomon’s Temple (2 Kings 25:8–10; Jeremiah 52:12–13), one of Israel’s darkest national tragedies, just as we remember the July 18 arson incident at our International Headquarters some thirty-one years ago this weekly Sabbath.

Yet God promised that days of mourning would become days of celebration.

Prophetic Significance

God specializes in transforming:

* Judgment into mercy.
* Sorrow into joy.
* Ashes into beauty.
* Brokenness into restoration.

4. Major Themes of the Fifth Month

A. Faith Over Fear

Never allow circumstances to speak louder than God’s promises.

“Be strong and of a good courage.” (Joshua 1:9)

B. Finishing Well

Aaron’s death reminds us to live faithfully and leave a godly legacy.

“I have fought a good fight… I have finished my course.” (2 Timothy 4:7)

C. Hope After Loss

Though Israel mourned the destruction of the Temple, God promised restoration.

“The glory of this latter house shall be greater than that of the former.” (Haggai 2:9)

5. Real-Life Applications

Individuals: Do not allow disappointment to destroy your confidence in God.

Families: Replace negative confessions with words of faith and hope.

Churches: Continue God’s work faithfully despite the loss of leaders or difficult seasons.

Nations: National restoration comes through repentance, truth, and righteousness.

Priestly Charge for the Fifth Month

The fifth month challenges every Eternal Covenant Believer:

* Reject the evil report; believe God’s report.
* Do not allow fear to rob you of your inheritance.
* When one chapter closes, trust God to begin another.
* Believe that God can turn mourning into rejoicing.

Conclusion

The month of Av reminds us that unbelief can delay God’s promises, but repentance and faith restore hope. Therefore, we must:

Never allow fear to replace faith, never allow loss to destroy hope, and never forget that the God who permits seasons of mourning is also the God who transforms them into seasons of rejoicing.

May these and many more be our testimonies and experiences this month and always, in the powerful Name of Yehovah.

Happy New Moon Av, Saints.