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Apostle Michael Orokpo begins by explaining three critical desires God has for humanity. First, God wants to be known, not just intellectually, but through a personal, experiential relationship. This knowledge transforms individuals, making them more like Him. Second, humans are created to worship God, which extends beyond singing to a life submitted to His will, becoming an embodiment of His praise. Third, God intends for humanity to be agents of His kingdom's advancement on earth, acting as His ministers and ambassadors, demonstrating His power and attributes.
God invested five key elements in the creation of man to enable him to advance His kingdom. Man was made in God's image, representing His visible form to the angels. He was also made in God's likeness, meaning he was imbued with God's character and ability to manifest divine power and holiness. Furthermore, man was given God's presence, designed to carry His atmosphere and bring heaven to Earth. He was also granted God's authority over creation, making his words impactful. The final, crucial element, God's life, was initially missed by Adam, leading to a diminished state. Jesus came to restore this missing link, allowing believers to partake in God's divine nature and complete their spiritual creation.
Apostle Orokpo asserts that believers are not 'just human' but partakers of God's divine nature, becoming the 'God kind' and carriers of divinity. He challenges the notion that human limitations justify sickness, sin, or confusion, highlighting that apostles knew their identity enabled them to manifest God's character and power in the world. He contrasts the current state of many believers, who seek what they already possess (healing, favor), with the understanding that they are meant to be powerful representatives of God on Earth.
The sermon explores the three dispensations of God's power—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—and their role in empowering humanity. The Father's power is manifested through creation, bringing things into being from nothing. The Son's power is demonstrated through resurrection and redemption, defeating death and restoring what was lost. Jesus, as the last Adam, fought and conquered Satan on behalf of humanity, transferring His victory, righteousness, name, and anointing to believers. This means that when a believer confronts spiritual adversaries or sickness, it is Christ in them who is confronting it.
Finally, the Holy Spirit demonstrates His power through believers. Unlike the Father's creation or the Son's redemption, the Holy Spirit works through human vessels, enabling them to perform acts of God. The Holy Spirit cannot be conquered and manifests through individuals like Peter, whose shadow healed the sick, and Paul, whose handkerchiefs cast out devils. This signifies that believers are meant to be active participants in manifesting God's power—healing the sick, casting out demons, and bringing direction to their generation. The message concludes by urging listeners to yield their vessels to the Holy Ghost, so their names can be added to the hall of faith as those who manifest God's eternal excellency.