GOYECAS

  Introduction: Understanding the Nature of a Trap Before we explore today’s message, we must first understand what a trap is. Without clarity, we may not recognize why vigilance is necessary. What Is a Trap? A trap can be understood in several ways: ·It is a device designed to capture and hold—allowing entry but preventing escape. ·It is a hidden scheme or ambush meant to lure a person into acting against their own interest. ·It is a difficult and unpleasant situation from which escape is not easy. Spiritually, life is surrounded by traps—not only those set by the enemy, but also those we create through ignorance, carelessness, and deliberate disobedience to God. Who Is the Enemy? At this point, we must ask: who is the enemy that sets these traps? The enemy is not just one figure—it is a combination of forces working against your soul and destiny. First, the enemy is the devil—the unseen adversary who seeks to lure, deceive, and destroy. J ohn 10:10 — “The thief does not come exce...

Nigeria’s Unfettered Borrowing: The Moral Burden of a Nation Mortgaging Its Future 1. Introduction: The Moral Economy of National Debt Beloved, a nation does not merely borrow money—it borrows its future. Public debt is not only an economic instrument; it is a moral contract between the present and generations yet unborn. When properly managed, it enables development. When carelessly expanded, it becomes a silent transfer of burden to those who have no voice in today’s decisions. Nigeria stands today at such a crossroads! 2. The Fiscal Reality: What Is Happening In November 2023, the National Assembly approved the securitization of ₦22.7 trillion Ways and Means advances from the Central Bank of Nigeria, converting short-term emergency financing into long-term debt obligations. In December 2023, the 2024 Appropriation Act (₦28.7 trillion) was passed, with a significant share directed toward debt servicing. In subsequent fiscal cycles, additional borrowing and financing requests have c...

  Texts: • Judges 16:20 → Departure unnoticed • Psalm 127:1 → Effort without God • Matthew 14:22–30 → Movement without presence • James 3:16 → Internal corruption • Proverbs 29:2 → National consequence Introduction: The Silent Departure Beloved, there is a danger more subtle than open rebellion—it is the quiet assumption that God is still with us when we have already moved ahead of His presence. Samson rose and declared, “I will go out as before.” But Scripture reveals—he did not know that the Lord had departed from him (Judges 16:20 ). Nigeria stands in a similar tension. The Church is active. The nation is in motion. Yet beneath the activity lies a piercing question: Have we carried God with us—or have we only carried the appearance of Him? Yoruba prophetic insight: “A kì í mọ̀ pé iná ti kú, ká máa fẹ́ èéfín.” (You do not keep fanning smoke when the fire has already gone out.) The Prophetic Parable: The Hunter Who Forgot What Matters: In a hunting village, me...

When Satan Supplies Ammunition to Both Sides Text: James 3:16 — “For where envy and self-seeking exist, confusion and every evil thing are there.” To the Leadership of the Church in Nigeria—particularly the Christian Association of Nigeria and Rev. Isaac Omolehin: Grace and peace to you. This letter is written with a sense of spiritual urgency, pastoral responsibility, and deep respect for the offices you occupy. It is not an attempt to rehearse grievances or take sides in ongoing tensions. Rather, it is a call to discern the pattern behind the moment—and to respond in a manner worthy of the Body of Christ. Introduction: Beyond What Is Seen There is a proverb from our land that speaks with piercing clarity: “Ìròmi tó ńjó lójú omi, onílù rẹ̀ wà nìsàlẹ̀ odò.” The water bug dancing on the surface of the stream has its drummer beneath the water . What appears spontaneous is often orchestrated. What looks like a righteous struggle may, in fact, be subtly engineered. Scripture affi...

  1. Introduction: When the Arena Replaces the Altar On October 30, 1974, the world watched a historic contest in Zaire—the “Rumble in the Jungle.” It was more than a boxing match between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman; it was a battle of narratives, influence, and public alignment. The crowd’s chant—“Ali, bomaye!”—captured the power of collective sentiment shaping perception, even before the final blow was struck. Today, a different kind of rumble is unfolding—not in a ring, but within the Church in Nigeria. This is not a contest of fists, but of voices, platforms, and influence. At the center stands the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), alongside prophetic figures and other stakeholders whose public engagements are increasingly drawing the attention—and concern—of the wider body of Christ. What we are witnessing is not merely disagreement. It is the public dramatization of internal tensions. And when sacred responsibility becomes public spectacle, the Church risks exchan...