Rev. Hezekiah Duro-Aina, Senior Pastor of the Conquerors Assembly in Egbeda, Lagos, has called on Christians to arise from spiritual slumber, emphasizing that popularity on social media does not guarantee recognition in heaven. He made this statement during the Grace Celebration 2026, a five-day program that began on September 30 and is scheduled to end on Sunday. According to Duro-Aina, many Christians have become popular on social media but lack genuine spiritual relationships with Jesus Christ.
Duro-Aina urged Christians facing disappointment, depression, failure, rejection, and other challenges not to surrender to hopelessness. He emphasized that setbacks, disappointments, and losses are not necessarily the end of their journeys. Instead, he encouraged them to remain hopeful and trust God for restoration. The cleric referenced Isaiah 60:1, urging Christians to arise from depression and frustration and rise to a new life.
The pastor also emphasized that failure is not permanent and should not define one's future. He cited biblical accounts of Elijah, Samson, and other figures to illustrate the possibility of restoration after periods of despair and failure. According to Duro-Aina, Christians should not allow oppression, failure, or rejection to convince them that their journey has ended.
Duro-Aina also called on Christians to arise from spiritual slumber, warning that many believers have become spiritually insensitive. He urged them to remain sensitive to the Holy Spirit and maintain a consistent relationship with God. The pastor condemned attempts to redefine sinful acts as mere mistakes or describe deliberate wrongdoing as wisdom, emphasizing that God has already defined sin.
The cleric further emphasized that church attendance alone is insufficient and that Christians should not replace genuine spirituality with religious activities. He urged Christians struggling with sinful habits to repent genuinely rather than relying on the doctrine of grace as justification for continued wrongdoing.
Duro-Aina encouraged Christians facing difficult circumstances to maintain hope, stressing that their present condition should not determine their future. He prayed for those attending the celebration, declaring that every hold of depression, rejection, and sin would be broken in their lives. The cleric also invited those who were not born again to surrender their lives to Jesus Christ.
The Grace Celebration 2026, where Duro-Aina delivered his message, is a five-day program aimed at promoting spiritual growth and renewal. The event, which began on September 30, features various activities, including prayers, sermons, and testimonies. Duro-Aina's message was well-received by the congregation, who were encouraged to rekindle their commitment to prayer, righteousness, and spiritual growth.
Key points
- Rev. Hezekiah Duro-Aina urges Christians to arise from spiritual slumber and seek a genuine relationship with God.
- The cleric emphasizes that popularity on social media does not guarantee recognition in heaven.
- Duro-Aina encourages Christians to maintain hope and trust God for restoration despite facing challenges.
