17/06/2026
14 June 2026
As we continue to celebrate the youth in this month of June, Charisma Life Tabernacle at Johannesburg South campus was hosted by the Face of a Man, which engaged the church with two preludes. The first prelude focused on equipping the youth with the gospel. The message was grounded in examining key biblical examples of young individuals—such as David and Mary—who played significant roles in the transition of the gospel narrative. Learning from these good examples, the youth were encouraged to continue the race of Christianity inherited from their elders, in love, forgiveness and strength of God. The first preluder, urged youth to appreciate and acknowledge their teachers.
In the second prelude, the congregation was conscientised about the challenges facing today's youth. Statistics reveal that unemployment, substance abuse, and gambling are leading plights among the younger generation. To combat these staggering trends, the youth must be effectively equipped with the gospel.
The church must active in teaching the youth the righteous path to Christ and create a safe environment where they can freely ask questions. Furthermore, the prelude gave words of wisdom to the youth regarding their spiritual growth. The closing exhortation was that "our purity must align with God’s word, and being young does not disqualify anyone from being an active participant in the kingdom of God."
The main sermon was delivered by Minister Mahlatse Setati, who admonished the church on the importance of being a "friend of God." The minister opened by addressing the unfortunate reality that some Christians desire spirituality without intimacy. Often, believers confuse the love of God with friendship with God, yet scripture explicitly identifies only one individual counted as a friend of God—Abraham (II Chr. 20:7; Isaiah 41:8; James 2:23).
Evaluating Abraham’s life reveals the following benefits of being a friend of God:
1. You can negotiate with God (Genesis 18).
2. God confides in a friend (Psalms 25:14).
3. Your prayers are effective (James 5:16).
As believers, we must not deceive ourselves into believing that our righteousness will earn us the status of a friend of God. A true relationship with God is indicated by zeal, intimacy, and friendship.
God is actively seeking friends through whom He can perform His miracles. The speaker concluded by prophesying that the church is entering a season of "manna."