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THE ARK:
LIKE OBED-EDOM LIKE OTA
WEIGHTY WORDS by Bishop Oyedepo
That confirmeth the WORD of his SERVANT and performeth the counsel of his messengers; that saith to Jerusalem, Thou shalt be inhabited; and to the cities of Judah, Ye shall be BUILT...
Isaiah 44:26
The 18th of August 2024, was another epoch making day in Christendom as Bishop Oyedepo finally announced the dedication date of the Ark. One thing was obvious. Regardless of what part of the divide -For or against the project, despite the large amount of work left to be done, not one person has come out to say the date is not feasible. Clearly the world has learnt from Faith Tabernacle and many examples since then that Bishop Oyedepo is simply not a rabble rouser but indeed a servant of God.
Putting into consideration what has been done so far and what remains, by the time the Ark is ready for dedication in November 2025, it will become the fastest building project in history when size and time are juxtaposed.
It will be 4 years, 8 months and 4 days since the groundbreaking ceremony of the Ark Legacy Project at Canaanland took place on 25th March 2021.
What more?
The Ark is the largest single private project in the history of Ota and it has also brought in the largest single Government project in Ota's history to Ota ie the building of a 6 lane expressway as well as two overhead bridges at Oju-Ore and Canaanland.
Ota was formerly known as the home of the most terrible witches. It will now be known as the home of the largest single indoor Church structure in history.
Obed Edom prospered when he hosted the Ark of the Covenant. Ota has prospered more than ever and is set to prosper much more since she hosted Canaanland and now the Ark.
Video: Pastor David Oyedepo Jr receives award from a Rotary Foundation Team for his contributions to Ota and the subsequent visit by the Team to the Ark.
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WAITING UPON THE LORD FOR A SPOUSE
"Iâm in the waiting room. It feels like everyone around me is getting married, and Iâm just... waiting."
Rachel sipped her drink and gazed out the window. Couples walked by, hand in hand, laughing and enjoying the afternoon. She couldn't shake the feeling of loneliness that lingered, the question always nagging at her: When would it be her turn?
Just then, her best friend Sophia walked in, a bright smile on her face. "Hey, Rach! Whatâs on your mind?"
Rachel sighed, unable to mask the heaviness in her voice. "Iâm in the waiting room. It feels like everyone around me is getting married, and Iâm just... waiting."
Sophia pulled up a chair, sitting beside her. "I get it," she said thoughtfully. "But waiting on the Lord isnât just about passing time, hoping for the next thing to happen. It's about trusting Him while weâre in the process, and growing in ways we might not even see yet."
Rachel raised an eyebrow. "Easy for you to say. Youâre married."
Sophia chuckled. "True, but I remember when I was in your shoes. And let me tell you, it wasnât easy. But what kept me grounded was focusing on Godâs promisesâlike Isaiah 34:16, 'None shall lack her mate.' I chose to focus on what I could control: my relationship with God and my personal growth."
Rachel sat up, intrigued. "What do you mean by personal growth?"
Sophiaâs smile softened. "Instead of obsessing over when Iâd meet my spouse, I asked God, 'What do You want me to learn in this season? How can I grow in my faith, in my career, and in every area of my life?'"
Rachelâs eyes widened. "Thatâs powerful. Iâve been so focused on the end goal that I forgot to enjoy the journey."
Sophia nodded. "Exactly. The beauty of waiting isnât just in whatâs to come. Itâs in what God wants to do in you right now. Youâll look back and realize that waiting wasnât wasted time."
Rachel felt a weight lift off her shoulders. "How do I start doing this?"
Sophia leaned in, offering encouragement. "Start by pursuing your interests and developing yourselfâwhether thatâs learning something new, taking care of your health, or deepening your relationship with God. Remember Matthew 6:33: 'Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness.' Everything else will fall into place."
Rachel smiled, feeling a renewed sense of peace. "Thank you, Sophia. For being here, for your wisdom. I really needed this."
The two friends embraced, and Sophia left the room, leaving Rachel with a heart full of new perspective. She reflected on their conversation, determined to approach this season of waiting with intention and trust.
Reflection:
Waiting for a spouse isnât just about time passing; itâs about becoming who God is calling you to be in the process. How do you view this season of waiting? What lessons have you learned while waiting on God's timing? Whatâs one thing you can do today to make the most of this season, whether youâre waiting for a spouse or any other blessing?
Drop your thoughts in the comments! I'd love to hear your perspective.
With love, â¤ď¸
Feranmi.
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THE GOD THAT CONFIRMS THE WORDS OF HIS SERVANT...
SOME RECENT PICTURES OF THE ARK PROJECT
* Finishing has commenced.
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WAITING UPON THE LORD FOR A SPOUSE.
I laugh when some people think that itâs only women who wait upon the Lord for a spouse đ. And for the men who felt they had a lot of options and just needed to choose âanyoneâ and settle down, how is that going for you ehn? đŤ
80% of the issues we have in marriage comes from the âchoiceâ. Why do we want to gamble away with a âforeverâ decision?
But here has been one of the dilemmaâs of waitingâŚ. âDoes God actually choose a spouse for me? Well, we will talk about that next week.
But hereâs what kept me: James 1:17 âEvery good thing given and every perfect gift is from above; it comes down from the Father of lights [the Creator and Sustainer of the heavens], in whom there is no variation [no rising or setting] or shadow cast by His turning [for He is perfect and never changes].â
God wants you to have that good and perfect gift so donât settle! I promise you that the waiting is worth it. Make sure you start early!
Watch out for our other posts coming. Remember to send us an email concerning any issue to relationshipwithchurchgist@gmail.com. Itâs a safe space
Yours truly
Feranmi
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EXACTLY ONE YEAR TO THE DEDICATION OF THE ARK PROJECT - Part B
SEE WHAT THE LORD HAS DONE!
THE ARK LEGACY PROJECT:
A LEGACY FOR INFRASTRUCTURAL PROJECT DELIVERY
A LEGACY FOR THE CHURCH
A LEGACY FOR CHRISTENDOM
Daniel Breakforth
Why else is the Ark Project unique?
PLANNING AND DELIVERY
From the onset and entrenched in her Mandate, no project should exceed 2 years. However while that has not happened as explained earlier, the Church made sure she purchased all necessary materials which would be required for the project in advance. By this act alone, she almost completely beat the challenge of erratic naira to dollar exchange rate which became a cause of great concern over the last few months. Very recently, Bishop Oyedepo indicated that every material required up to the roof to finish the project was already on ground.
TIMELINESS
During the groundbreaking, no completion date was announced unlike it happened at the Faith Tabernacle. However, a few weeks ago, the date for the dedication was announced and it is 29th November 2025. Exactly one year from today. For many this seems impossible but with God, nothing shall be impossible.
NO PRESSURE ON MEMBERS, STAFF OR OTHER OBLIGATIONS
The Mandate states that:
The Church members or public must never be put under any kind of pressure to give towards any kind of project. Launching and appeal funds are prohibited.
Additionally it says:
All recurrent financial obligations must be given priority over project disbursement.
It goes further to instruct:
On no account should recurrent financial obligations to staff or third parties be delayed due to project execution.
It then concludes on projects :
Effort to provide appropriate facilities shall not be allowed to hinder spiritual growth of the Church.
This implies that salary payment have not been withheld for the sake of projects. Nobody has been told to sacrifice his income or family on the Altar of the Ark. Yet to Godâs glory, the people have remained committed to seeing the project grow as it gradually comes to completion.
THE GLORY OF THE LATTER HOUSE
The glory of this latter house shall be greater than of the former, saith the Lord of hosts: and in this place will I give peace, saith the Lord of hosts.
Haggai 2:9
Interestingly, it has been remarked humorously by none other than Bishop Oyedepo that Faith Tabernacle looks like âboys Quartersâ near the Ark. In my mind, I see the Ark and Faith Tabernacle like the Biblical Rose of Sharon. Faith Tabernacle like the branch while the Ark rests on it like the budding Rose itself.
Daniel Breakforth writes for Church Gist
NOTE:
*Factory beggars
*Members of âsell the alabaster ointment and Give to the Poorâ by Judas Iscariot.
*Men that live by bread alone.
*Sons of belial etc
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EXACTLY ONE YEAR TO THE DEDICATION OF THE ARK PROJECT - Part A
SEE WHAT THE LORD HAS DONE!
THE ARK LEGACY PROJECT:
A LEGACY FOR INFRASTRUCTURAL PROJECT DELIVERY
A LEGACY FOR THE CHURCH
A LEGACY FOR CHRISTENDOM
Daniel Breakforth
And he built his sanctuary like high palaces, like the earth which he hath established for ever.
Psalm 78:69
âChristians donât believe in big things. They serve a big God and do small things and thatâs an insult to God.â
Archbishop Benson Andrew Idahosa
The 14th of March 2024, was exactly 3 years since the groundbreaking ceremony of the Ark Legacy Project, Canaanland was announced and that groundbreaking itself was 3 years old on 25th March 2024.
Something was however amiss while at the Faith Tabernacle on Sunday 24th March. Unlike the norm many Christiand are used to, nobody made any special announcement to remind the Church of the project or the need to give a very big seed âof completionâ towards it. Infact, there was no reference whatsoever to the project in the 3 services that held not to talk of mentioning it at the healing (4th) service.
No, this was not how I grew up in my grandparents Church at Ebute Meta where a cathedral was constructed for over 20 years or the one at Ekotedo Ibadan where the Vicar once boasted that the walls of the 600 capacity parish which construction lasted over 10 years was built that way so that âour childrenâ will not dare pull it down. I am not even referring to our family Pentecostal church opposite North Gate ABU Zaria which took some 5 years to build or the one at Ekoro Road, Abule Egba, Lagos which lasted about 7 years (Interestingly we once had a dynamic minister from Uyo who said God told him to collect our building offering for his dynamic city church and on his way to the airport at Ikeja, he asked âUncle Akeemâ our American deportee new convert staying with us and driver during that visit to divert to Obalende where he and âmadamâ purchased a whole lot of âhollandisâ with the building money ...but thatâs another story entirely).
Remembering Sunday 24th March 2024, I wondered why similar announcements by our governments donât generate such excitement. It is 3 years and 8 months since groundbreaking of the Ark and what was a routine pulpit announcement is getting ready to find its place in the annals of history for many reasons.
The curiousity in me made me check online for all National or State infrastructure projects in Nigeria announced or started in 2020 and 2021 with the same magnitude of the Ark Project (Any project between $150 and $200 million). I saw that none was even near the halfway mark not to talk of nearing completion. Interestingly, I went ahead to check projects from the private sector and none has grown as fast and efficiently as the Ark.
To put this in better and proper context. the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KJC) a church in the Philippines which set out in 2012 to build a 75,000 capacity church costing $212 million opened the sanctuary in September and planning to dedicate the facility possibly in April 2025 if Apostle Quilboloy is let go of the present legal challenges he is facing. Again that's another matter.
What makes the Ark unique?
PROPHECY
The Ark is a prophetic structure.
Isaiah 2:2 says...
And it shall come to pass in the last days, that the mountain of the LORD'S house shall be established in the top of the mountains, and shall be exalted above the hills; and all nations shall flow unto it.
Isaiah 2:2
Prophet Isaiah saw clearly the coming of Jesus. He apparently also saw the gatherings in Nigeria. Today the Mountain of the Lordâs House is being established from Redemption City to Deeper Life International Conference Centre, to Prayer City, to the Lordâs Garden, Hand of God, LoveWorld Grounds and ofcourse the Ark.
Way back on 10 April 1982, it was prophesied during the Power House meetings that âAt the base of this Church, a Sanctuary shall be built to contain 50,000 people. By 1999, Faith Tabernacle became that prophetic base with the cloud moving to rest on the Ark later this year.
In 1987, while on a trip to Oral Roberts University, a sight of the then Faith Mediplex Towers, consisting of one 60 floor, 30 floor and 20 floor high rise buildings respectively led David Oyedepo to mutter âIt can happen anywhereâ because according to scriptures,
âGod is no respecter of persons:
But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with himâ.
Acts 10:34-35
Shortly after, he was told to âget back home and make my people richâ.
By 12 December 1995, âI will yet relocate my church to another Rehoboth (her place of enlargement) was prophesied and a few days later, a search team found a location 30km away on Idi-Iroko Road Ota where the sweet words âThis is the Placeâ was sent as yet another prophetic assurance.
Fast forward to 2020, at the heat of COVID and the lockdown of churches, 3 years after the warning âdonât talk to me about the building project until I speak to youâ, the words came again-Was it not you I told that Shiloh was the place of my appearance? I would not have followed you there (the earlier proposed site). By that instruction, Faith Tabernacle will always be relevant and conjoined to the Ark as long as Canaanland remains the headquarters of the Liberation Commission.
FUNDING
First of all, the Ark is one of the largest projects in this age built without any kind of bank facility. Thank God for men who offer churches interest free loans but that has not been used at the Ark as the Living Faith Church, builders of the project stands on the assurance of divine supplies for all projects embarked upon.
A closer look at the Mandate, the constitution of the Living Faith Church states this clearly in its project implementation chapter.
On no account should loans, borrowed funds or credit purchases be employed in financing any of Ministry projects.
At about 1500, construction of St Peters Basilica by Pope Leo commenced for over a century and it soon became the largest church structure on earth. It took the autonomous and wealthy Vatican City over a hundred years of aggregation for the vision to see reality partly due funding. Today, it appears that the Ark will be done in less than 1/25 of the same period. No wonder Bishop Kwadwo Bempah of Ghana declared concerning the Ark Project-âA Church building something that look like (itâs) a Nation ( building).
SPEED
According to the (old version of the) Mandate, in (old) Section 17 (Project Policy), Para 17.2 (General Project Implementation Approach) vii. It says....âIn all cases of construction, no church shall be allowed to embark on a project that will not be completed within 2 yearsâ
One may say the Ark has taken 3 years already but note that the Ark is as good as at least 100 church projects in one so just over 3 years In construction for a project that should be considered quick even within 15 years is no mean testimony.
The only mega church building that has beaten the Ark is Faith Tabernacle which is less than a third of the full size of the Ark project and far less technologically equipped.
At foundation level, a Nigerian news outlet allegedly reported that the project would cost N160bn however due to the fluctuations of the Naira, that figure is unreliable. Other conservative sources have tagged the project to about $200m. These figures may not be sacrosanct. However Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo of COZA announced 2 years ago that N100 Billion ($150 million) had been paid in advance
Be that as it may, the cost, size and timing of the project in the last 3 years is still a source of inspiration for nations filled with elephant projects or projects which take forever to build.
SIZE
The Ark has a span of 318m, the longest in the world, a height of over 90m, foundation depth of 69 feet (21m) or half the length of Burj Khalifaâs foundation, a footprint of 66,000+ Sqm, 1200 toilets, 129 escalators, translators and elevators (the structure with the most number of such in the world) and with ability to generate 1 Megawatt of Solar power from the roof. The mainbowl will take over 109,000 people while the basement can take 350 cars of 44,000 congregants.
The Children Church seats 20,000 and Teen Church-5,000. The foyer takes another 30,000+. Indeed, if all the facilities within the Ark are filled up, it will take more than 200,000. At the foundation laying for Faith Tabernacle, Bishop Oyedepo announced a 24 storey Tower that would soon be built. Today, the twin 12 storey each Towers making a total of 24 storey are already up to roofing level and lest I forget, I observed the twin helicopter landing roof being emplaced above the twin towers on Sunday 24th March among many amazing features which will be revealed soon.
Daniel Breakforth writes for Church GistÂ
NOTE:Â
*Factory beggars
*Members of âsell the alabaster ointment and Give to the Poorâ by Judas Iscariot.Â
*Men that live by bread alone.
*Sons of belial etc
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HAPPY 64TH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY TO MAURITANIA
We thank God for the lives of the people and the Nation of Mauritania. We pray that the light of the Gospel shall shine forth upon the Land and bring peace and progress across the Nation. May God bless the leaders with wisdom and understanding to lead the Nation on the right path and may the Body of Christ in Mauritania continue to expand and flourish exceedingly.
A special shout out to our esteemed Church Gist followers in Mauritania.
Congratulations and God's Multiplied Blessings.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO EVANGELIST GOSPEL AGOCHUKWU
Founder and President, Shekinah Arena Gospel Ministries.
We celebrate the mercies of God with you today as you mark a new age. Thank you for being a blessing to the Body of Christ and for touching the lives of many. We pray that this new season will mark a new beginning of God's greater glory in your life, family and Ministry. May you continue to be a vessel of honour for God's glory. We pray that you will never lose your relevance in Christ.
Congratulations Sir and God's Multiplied Blessings.
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THREE AMAZING POWER PACKED NIGHT VIGILS HAPPENING THIS FRIDAY AND NEXT
1. THE EXPERIENCE:
The largest annual Praise Session in the world held in honour of Jesus with over half a million in physical attendance at the TBS and many more online.
2. Dunamis Worship Word and Wonders Night taking place at the end of the Kingdom Power and Glory World Conference. The largest monthly gathering of worshippers and worship ministers at the Glory Dome in the World in honour of Jesus Christ.
3. ONE NIGHT WITH THE KING-One of the largest periodic night gatherings of Christians worldwide on ground and online in honour of Jesus taking place at Canaanland.
MAY NIGERIA BECOME A GREAT NATION AND MAY THESE NIGHT VIGILS NEVER BE TURNED TO NIGHT SHIFTS FROM NOW TILL JESUS COMES.
If you believe type Amen.
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HAPPY 30TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY TO ONYEBUCHI (BUCHI) AND JANE ATUONWU
Gospel Music Minister
We joyfully celebrate with you on this 30th Wedding Anniversary. We are grateful to God for how far he has kept you in this marital journey. We pray that the Lord shall continue to keep your union and continually bless your household. May the oil upon your union remain ever fresh and may your strength be renewed as you continue on this journey.
Congratulations and God Multiplied Blessings Sir and Ma.
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Behold I have given him a WITNESS to the people. Isaiah 55:4
A witness, leader and commander to the people. Isaiah 55:4, John 17:18, Luke 1:1-4, Acts 1:1-3