Olarewaju Olalekan

The Scriptures speak of a mystery that often goes unnoticed: the people of God are not just passive spectators waiting for the end of the age — they play an active role in hastening the coming of the Lord. Peter makes this clear when he writes: “Looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat” (2 Peter 3:12 KJV). This suggests that our actions as believers can, in a sense, speed up the fulfillment of God’s purposes. Let’s look at different ways the Bible shows we may be either hastening or delaying the coming of the Lord. Prayer and Desire for His Kingdom Jesus taught His disciples to pray, “Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven” (Matthew 6:10). The Spirit and the Bride together cry out, “Come” (Revelation 22:17). A heart that longs for His appearing, and consistently prays for it, helps usher in His kingdom. If our prayers are cold, self-centered,...

The Scriptures remind us of two contrasting realities: the ministry of true men of God, and the deception of false prophets. On one hand, we are told, “holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost” (2 Peter 1:21). On the other hand, it is written, “But there were false prophets also among the people, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction” (2 Peter 2:1). These verses place before us a clear distinction. The authentic servant of God does not speak out of personal imagination or ambition; rather, he is borne along by the Spirit of God. His words carry divine weight, bringing edification, correction, and truth. Such men, in every generation, have been channels of God’s revelation, pointing people back to Christ, the only way of salvation. Yet, the danger of counterfeit voices has always been present. False prophets rise, not moved by the Holy Ghost, but by their own desires—often greed, pride, or the thirst for recognition. Scr...

In my country, work is like marriage. Many say there is no work, yet in reality, there is more work than those willing to take it. The problem is not the absence of opportunities but the unwillingness to recognize and embrace them. Just as some people miss out on marriage because they hold on to an imagined picture of a perfect spouse, many remain in poverty because they continually pass over real work opportunities, waiting for the kind of work that fits the image in their mind. Scripture is clear: Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might  (Ecclesiastes 9:10). God does not call us to wait for ideal circumstances before we act; He calls us to engage diligently with what is at hand. Even in Eden, before the fall of man, the LORD God took the man, and put him into the garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it  (Genesis 2:15). Work is not a curse but a divine assignment. Yet many despise small beginnings. They forget the words of Jesus: He that is faithful in that ...

  A Kingdom Perspective for Two Dangerous Mindsets In today’s culture of ambition and hustle, two dangerous extremes have emerged: Those who say, “I’m not called into business. I’m just an employee.” Those who say, “I don’t want to serve anyone—I just want to own mine.” Both of these mindsets are not only flawed—they’re limiting. They reflect a misunderstanding of how God raises people into influence, impact, and provision. We’ll address both extremes and reveal a balanced, Kingdom-based truth: you are already in business, and you must serve before you can own. You're Already in Business—Even as an Employee When you work for a company, organization, or institution, you are already participating in the world of business. You may not own the structure, but you are working within it. You are contributing to its operations, its vision, and ultimately, its profit. Whether you handle customer service, clean the premises, manage accounts, or sit in a cor...

John 4:10 (KJV): “Jesus answered and said unto her, If thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give me to drink; thou wouldest have asked of him, and he would have given thee living water.” These words spoken by Jesus to the Samaritan woman carry eternal significance. Jesus unveils a twofold revelation: the Gift of God, and the identity of the One who is asking. He implies that our lives and prayers would take a completely different dimension if only we knew. Jesus’ statement reveals a spiritual blindness that limits divine exchange. Ignorance of the gift and the giver robs people of access to the very life and power they seek. But once a man or woman knows, asking becomes natural, and receiving becomes inevitable. 1. The Gift of God: The Holy Spirit The “gift of God” in this context is none other than the Holy Spirit—God’s ultimate gift to His children. Not just the gifts of the Spirit, but the Person of the Spirit Himself. Jesus wasn’t merely speaking of water...