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CELEBRATING 15 YEARS OF HIS FAITHFULNESS…


The Lord hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with loving-kindness have I drawn thee – Jeremiah 31:3

How time flies! So it has been 15 years since I came to “REALLY” know the LORD. I say REALLY because though I was supposedly born into a ‘Christian’ home, I was not a Christian. I was not born again. Why should I be? I always asked myself. I am not a ‘bad’ boy. I go to church. I am generally well behaved. I heard many messages of salvation (including watching the film ‘Burning Hell’ severally) but I was not convinced I needed to be born again. It is only those who have done ‘bad’ things that needs to be ‘born again’, I reasoned many times. Even with the privilege of starting my professional career in a very spiritual setting (as a Personal Secretary to one of the greatest generals God gave this generation – Bishop Kola Onaolapo) in 1998, I never at that time thought I needed to be born again.



But cometh the hour, cometh the day! On 22 April, 2001, I came across a book in the Library of the Bishop titled “Join This Chariot” written by T.L. Osborn. He explained the gospel in a very simple manner, that were all born sinners and this was the reason we needed to be born again and some other things I cannot remember now. It was as if I have never heard or read that anywhere before that time. There and then, I knelt down and accepted the redemptive work of Christ on the cross. And that was it!  I became “B-O-R-N       A-G-A-I-N!"




I must be honest to admit that my journey in the faith has not been a roller coaster one but more of ‘wobbling and fumbling’, a famous quote in football parlance (my past passion), or what the Yorubas will refer to as “Subu loni, dide lola” kind of stuff. A lot of “going in the way that seemeth right but in the end…” Lots of mistakes, partial obedience here and there, etc., but I must admit that the Lord has indeed the being faithful. 
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Yes, I am not where I should be in my walk with Him but am not where I used to be. My deepest desire is to keep growing until Christ is fully formed in me (Gal.4:19) and until I come to …, the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ (Eph. 4:13). The Lord has flooded my heart with so much peace that I am so highly confident of what the future holds. I am so highly confident that come what may, I shall fulfil His purpose for my destiny in the land of the living. Much more importantly, I am so highly confident I shall reign with Him forever in eternity.




THANKING GOD FOR...
I am eternally grateful to my spiritual parents – Bishop Kola & Rev Dr (Mrs) Jane Onaolapo for I know it was their prayers that played a big role in me eventually accepting the same gospel they have been preaching (and continue to preach) even before I had the privilege of being given the opportunity to serve in the vineyard. They continue to be a towering influence in this journey of faith. May God continue to strengthen my mummy in the Lord as she trudge on with the baton left behind by the Bishop. Her eternal rewards shall not elude her in Jesus name.




I deeply appreciate Pastor Wale Ogedengbe of Jesus The Living Rock Assembly. As well as his single minded passion for the work of the ministry committed to his able hands, it was he who provided the platform for my spiritual restoration and stability in the faith after my ‘first attack’ from the pit of hell back in the early years of my journey in the faith. He shall not lose his eternal rewards in Jesus name.

I say a big thank you to my biological parents, Mr. & Mrs. Oloyede for their counsel from time to time. I pray they continue to reap the fruit of my labour. My siblings; you are all appreciated for your support and encouragement in this journey of faith.
He that findeth a good wife findeth a good thing and obtains favour from the Lord, so says the Holy Book. I appreciate God for my dear wife (Mrs. A. Oloyede) for her all-round support and encouragement since our marriage close to a decade ago and my children – David, Eunice and Daniel for their understanding and support in this journey of faith, which is by no means an easy one.


I have  benefited immensely from my “other instructors in Christ” in this journey of faith -  I am greatly indebted to them all. You all shall not lose your eternal rewards in Jesus name.
Oloyede Ayodele
"Wherefore I will not be negligent to put you ALWAYS IN REMEMBRANCE of these  things, though you know them..." - 2 Peter 1:12




Location: Lagos, Nigeria

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