Pastor Mensah Otabil, General Overseer of the International Central Gospel Church (ICGC), has charged Christians who want to experience a blissful and successful year, in 2011, to lead a righteous life by seeking the face of God.
\nPreaching his \u2018Crossover\u201d sermon to mark the end of 2010 on Friday night, the man of God declared this year as a \u201cyear of righteousness\u201d , stressing that \u201cin 2011 God wants us to set him as the number one in our lives\u201d.
\n\u201cIn 2011 God wants us to set Him as the number one in our lives, He wants to be the number one in your life, He wants to be the priority in your life, He wants you to seek him first\u2026 So as I sought the face of the Lord, this scripture was implanted in my spirit and the word that came to me was righteousness, that 2011 would be a year of righteousness\u201d.
\nHe pontificated: \u201cGod says if you seek Him first , there would be addition in your life, but if you seek [worldly]things first there would be subtraction in your life.\u201d
\nOver 40,000 people, mainly Christians, from all walks of life attended the Crossover at the Accra Sports Stadium, and were doused with a cocktail of prophetic and hopeful messages. There was no a single seat which was not occupied in the 40,000 all-seater stadium with hundreds of congregation spilling over the venue.
\nThe event, which started around 8:00pm was characterized by songs of praise, worship and most importantly incessant prayers to God Almighty which was led by the Pastor Otabil.
\nThe Pastor reminded the congregation that they serve a living God, who irrespective of what happens in the world, His faithfulness still endures forever. He also urged them not to count themselves out of God\u2019s flowing favour because He is still at work.
\n\u201cThe hymnist tells us, through all the changing scenes of life, in trials, in troubles, God still remains faithful and His faithfulness is renewed everyday, and his faithfulness is forever more. He has been our God in terms of joy and He\u2019s been our God when the tears flowed down our cheeks.
\n\u201cHe was there when men kicked us and He will be there when you are lifted up to your high places. He was there when people despised you and He will be there when your glory comes, He will be there when your honour comes because those who mock at you today would stand in amazement at what God will do with your life. This is not the end of the story, this is only a chapter in your life story, God is still writing on the pages of your life, He has not finished with you yet, don\u2019t cancel yourself out, because He is still at work with you and He will perfect that which concerns you.\u201d
\nHe however noted that even though it is good to celebrate and enjoy our success, we must not lose sight of setting our life right with God.
\nHe was hopeful the God who saw his people through 2010 would take them through 2011 with his face shinning on them.
\n\u201cI see good happening to you, I see favour happening to you, I see God surrounding you with his peace, with his goodness with his mercy.\u201d
\nThe night\u2019s scripture was taken from Matthew 6:28-33 (NIV) \u201cAnd why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. 29 Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. 30 If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you\u2014you of little faith? 31 So do not worry, saying, \u2018What shall we eat?\u2019 or \u2018What shall we drink?\u2019 or \u2018What shall we wear?\u2019 32 For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. 33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.\u201d
\nThe vigil was graced with soul touching and heart soothing songs from some of the country\u2019s finest musicians and groups. They included Pastor Josh Laryea, Celestine Donkor, Daughters of Glorious Jesus, Benard Amankwah, Soul Winners, Zamar and Prince Aggrey. There were also beautiful musical interludes from the Praise Team and New Edition, both of ICGC Christ Temple.
\nVendors who sold various items ranging from food to inspirational books were also there to take care of the physical needs of the people while they enjoyed a spiritual banquet with their maker.
\nStory by Isaac Essel and Dorcas Mensah\/Myjoyonline.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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