OPEN LETTER TO EMF OSHOFFA

FROM THE DESK OF REV.

DR. WISDOM OMOVIRORO OKOTIE, Ph.D.

P. O. Box 700815, Tulsa, Ok, 74170

The United States of America.

MONDAY APRIL 29^TH, 2019

OPEN LETTER TO:

Rev. Emmanuel Mobiyina Friday Oshoffa

(Head Regent of Celestial Church of Christ Worldwide)

REFERENCE: HONOR YOUR FATHER AND YOUR MOTHER …EPHESIANS 6:1-3

PURPOSE OF THE LETTER: PRESENTATION OF HOLY SPIRIT CHOSEN SUCCESSOR TO PAPA SBJ. OSHOFFA IN COMPLETE FULFILLMENT OF THE 1980 CCC CONSTITUTION AND THE LIVE INTERVIEW OF SBJO CONCERNING HIS SUCCESSOR.

PLEASE NOTE:

ALL CAPITALIZED WORDS ARE STRICTLY FOR EMPHASIS NOT SCREAMING AT ANY ONE.

Disclaimer: 

Please rest assured that nothing in this letter is intended to disrespect, mock, demean or insult the leadership of the Celestial Church of Christ. I also believe that the leadership had tried their best based on the situation in which they found themselves. As the saying goes, uneasy lies the head that wears the crown. The truth is bitter but we must say it in tough love. Our primary enemy is the devil, it is not our Rev. Gentleman, Emmanuel Oshoffa or members of the Pastor-in-council or the Electoral College. If I come across as too blunt or skewed during the cause of this lengthy write-up, please forgive me. I have tried my very best to be as modest and as civil as I possibly can in this write-up without compromising the truth. Any mistake in communication should be pardoned and seen as a mistake from the head not from the heart. No harm or pain is intended in this write-up by any stretch of the imagination. The goal is to expose the devil as best as I can without hurting those I am called to help and assist in carrying out this global assignment.

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Baba Taiwo Oshin

Baba I. K.  Owodunni

Baba S. O. Banjo

Rev. Bennett Adeogun

Baba Olusegun Olarinde

Professor Odeyemi

Baba Michael HOBO Sobowale

Baba Ebenezer Oshoffa

Mommy Edith Oshoffa

Rev. Justin kouame Ackah

Baba Johnson Shodipe

Baba Olu Oshodi

Rev. Gabriel Omoge

Rev. Rotimi Omotosho

Rev. Pius Olarinwaju

Rev. Godwin Shonekan

Evangelist Olatosho Oshoffa

Celestians worldwide

Dear Rev. EMF Oshoffa,

Halleluyah and greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I pray this letter meets you in good health, and I wish you long life, and prosperity.

THE BENEFITS OF THE GENUINE SUCCESSOR FOR THE PASTORAL OFFICE:

A God-chosen leader can be compared to a hidden treasure and the pearl of great value. Such a leader is hard to find, but when we find one we must do everything within our strength to treasure, cherish and protect him, for his value is more than that of a diamond. Such a leader must be treated with dignity,  respect, honor and extreme care. According to scripture:

“The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field. “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it.”Matthew 13:44-46

Wise people treasure quality leadership. On the other hand, quack leadership is like a thorn in the flesh. It causes pain and misery for everyone. Christ has the best description for fake leadership.

“Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You are like whitewashed tombs, which look beautiful on the outside but on the inside are full of the bones of the dead and everything unclean. In the same way, on the outside you appear to people as righteous but on the inside you are full of hypocrisy and wickedness.”

Matthew 23:27-28 NIV

The Celestial Church of Christ may have experienced its darkest moments in the history of the Church in the last 34 years with regard to ineffective church administration, lack of direction and shortage of positive influence and role models from the headquarters, inability to raise the standard and quality of life for all Church workers, inability to hold the church together as one fold, with one shepherd, excessive litigations, half-baked doctrines, poor financial state, bad press, struggling leadership, indiscipline, lawlessness, lack of funds to engage in meaningful projects, near extinction of Signs, Wonders and Miracles, etc.

However, all hope is not yet lost. It is by the grace and the power of God that the Church is still around despite all these major setbacks. Hopefully, we have learnt our hard and bitter lessons by now. After thirty-four years of doing it man’s way and allowing the enemy and flesh to lead the way, maybe it is time to do it God’s way and go back to the original mandate as stated by Papa SBJ Oshoffa in the 1980 CCC Constitution. Once that is done, it will be the beginning of the journey to the promised land of excellence and abundance.

Without laying blame or pointing fingers at anyone, I want to believe that the reason for all the leadership crisis was because none of the self-proclaimed or man-enthroned pastors met the requirements of the I980 CCC constitution. For the first time in thirty-four years, you now have compelling proofs that satisfy 100% of the 1980 CCC Constitution with original documentation that showed that Papa SBJO actually ordained his successor before he transitioned but not in the manner most of us expected.

The main reason for this letter is to sound the trumpet that a new day is dawning for the Church and  there is a strong possibility for a major turn around  if only we agree to honor our Father in the Lord, Papa SBJ Oshoffa by obeying his mandates in the 1980 CCC constitution Section 111 as well as the live interview he gave concerning his successor.

Most big companies would spend millions of dollars in search of the right CEO for the job. Once they find the right person they will do everything within their strength to get him on board. The reason they do that is because they understand the value of quality leadership. 

If human beings can spend millions of dollars searching for the best leadership, how much value can we place on God’s true choice? No wonder Papa SBJO in his live interview about a successor said his successor can be from anywhere in the world including AMERICA and once he appears, whoever is there  and all Celestians must bow to him as the chosen one. He said that because he knows the significance of quality leadership as well as the value of a genuinely Holy Spirit chosen  Pastor. God’s choice is the person that can turn things around for the Church, because God will be with him, nothing else will satisfy. According to Papa SBJO, “Wherever God chooses him from, is whom we shall accept. For he is the one.”

Unfortunately, most people don’t understand the value of quality leadership. They will rather fulfill their self-serving tendencies and greed instead of appreciating quality and God-Chosen leadership.

We should have ZERO tolerance for “quack” leadership because it causes pain and misery for everyone. Leadership can make or break a company. The same principle works for God’s Kingdom. Because God chose David, he defeated Goliath. Because God chose Solomon, he became the wisest and richest King during his reign. Because God chose Moses, he defeated Pharaoh and his army. Because Moses laid hands on Joshua the Journey to the promised land was successful. Because God chose Elisha, he performed twice as many miracles as Elijah. Because Christ selected Peter his shadow brought healing to the sick.

The bottom line was that every one of those chosen performed over and beyond expectations. None of them suffered a crippling set back. Papa SBJ Oshoffa said whoever will succeed him will have many powers than he had. It’s been thirty-four years since the transition of SBJO, so many self-proclaimed and men-enthroned Pastors have emerged. Have we seen or noticed anything spectacular or supernatural about these Pastors. All we have seen so far is propaganda, manipulation, and falsehood. I believe God has given long rope for repentance and change of attitude. Now is the time for the truth to prevail.

GOD WILL ALWAYS CONFIRM THE WORDS OF HIS ANOINTED MESSENGERS:

When I first visited Mommy Edith Oshoffa at her home church at Beulah Parish on the 5^th of September 2018. Something very unique happened. I was well received by herself and the entire Church. This was partly a confirmation of the dream I had in 1980 where a prophetess appeared to me in the dream and said the church said they would accept me.

The first thing Mommy Edith mentioned was for all of us to go into the sanctuary and thank God. Before leaving the United states, the Lord had impressed in my heart to provide the cow for the harvest thanksgiving service of Beulah Parish that year, which was scheduled to take place on Sunday September 23^rd, 2018,  so I was prepared to do just that. Immediately after the prayers I now stated that I had a special thanksgiving to offer the Sunday of September  9^th, 2018. Then I went ahead and mentioned that in addition to my thanksgiving I will also provide the cow for the Harvest. Once that was mentioned, there was an immediate explosion of excitement, with few of the ladies rolling on the Church floor out of joy. Meanwhile, I noticed tears welling up in Mommy Edith’s eyes. I was truly shocked, because I knew that cow for Celestial Church was not a big deal, especially in the caliber of Mommy Edith. So I asked what was happening. She explained, that the excitement was not just for the cow, rather it was the supernatural manner of how it happened.

According to her, roughly twenty minutes before my arrival, some of the ladies have asked her to call her friends for cow for the harvest thanksgiving that year as was their annual practice. But she had told them that she would not ask anybody for cow that year, that God himself would provide the cow for the harvest. Not quite twenty minutes after that conversation I came and told them I would provide the cow for the harvest. She said that development brought back memories of her Father, Papa SBJ Oshoffa. She said when her Dad was here that was how they experienced supernatural supplies from time to time. In other words, my presence invoked the spirit and memories of how  her Dad used to operate in the supernatural.  May God allow our presence to bring great joy to people all over the world. She also mentioned that the harvest that year was the best they have had in the history of their church, because it brought majority of the faction leaders together and they was great accomplishment. To God alone be all the Glory.

WHY DID IT TAKE SO LONG BEFORE COMING OUT WITH THIS  REVELATION?

That is truly a difficult question for me to answer because God Almighty is the Pilot of my life. I have learnt to flow with his moves. I  only act or move as the Holy Spirits leads. God is in total control of the time, not me.  Why did the Israelites spend 40 years for a journey that was meant to take eleven days? Only God knows.

On Wednesday, December 12^th, 1984 a prophetess gave me a message. She prophesied: “You are going to head my Church. This will be your last work in this life. Look at the mighty hat I have put upon you. Look at the many souls you will bring to me. You will be in a very big Church. I have preserved the chair and the cross for you.”  If God says this Church work will be my last work on earth, then I believe everything is working in accordance with God’s plan. Delay or no delay God is in full control of everything. God’s time is always the best.

Prophet Oshodi has some insights into what could have caused the delay.

Prophet Oshodi:

“Prophet Oshodi, leader of the Unification Group, had mentioned on his Facebook page that the Pastor-Founder had warned: “after my death if Celestians stand in unity and one accord, in seven years a Pastor and true leader will arise and lead Celestial Worldwide, but if there arise a deceit and fight for leadership and post, the church will suffer disunity and segregation and when it is thirty years a young anointed man will rise for the unity of Celestial throughout the world.”

THE ROOT CAUSE OF THE LEADERSHIP PROBLEM IN CELESTIAL CHURCH OF CHRIST:

I have discovered that the root of the leadership crisis in the Celestial Church of Christ is a chronic and fundamental deficiency in the understanding and application of God’s word in scripture. We claim to belong to Christ in theory, but in practice, we have not paid careful attention to the teachings of Christ in the bible. Section 116 (B) of the 1980 CCC Constitution states that members are under the oath of allegiance to the total commitment to impart the teachings of Christ based on the Holy Bible. I noticed that we have not always looked for answers from scriptures in conflict resolutions neither have we obeyed simple instructions given by Prophet SBJ Oshoffa. Instead, we seem to be quick to rush to the courts before we even look at scriptures. The word of God is designed to teach us how to behave towards one another. Please let us pay close attention to the following scriptures:

“All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.” (2 Timothy 3:16 NKJV).

“Your word is a lamp to my feet, And a light to my path”.(Psalm 119: 105)”

“The entrance of Your words gives light;

It gives understanding to the simple. (Psalm 119: 130).”

“Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15.”

“For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are naked and open to the eyes of Him to whom we must give account. Hebrews 4:12-13”

“…For You have magnified Your word above all Your name. (Psalm 138:2).”

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it.”

Jesus Christ is the word. We adore Him as the word; we cannot function effectively without strict adherence to the word. The word of God is the will of God.  You cannot be an effective leader in Christianity without rightly applying the word of God. The word of God in the Bible should be the measuring rod to guide all our actions. The word of God is Spirit and is the truth. Heaven and earth may pass away, but the truth of the word of God is made to live forever.

Have you ever wondered why all the dozens of self-proclaimed Pastors never refer to the word of God as the primary  support for their claims? Instead, they focus more on dreams, visions, prophecies, Trustees, Spirits, etc. They forget that the word is designed to thoroughly examine dreams, prophecy,  visions, Trustees, predictions, and to test all Spirits. Nothing is wrong with receiving revelations as long as they can pass the scrutiny of the word in a proper context.

THE ISSUE OF NAMING AND PROCLAIMING:

Do you realize sir,  that everything Papa Oshoffa wrote in the 1980 CCC constitution concerning his successor is scripturally and doctrinally sound? Everything he stated has precedent in the bible, and there was no mistake, failure or gap made?

You probably have heard about the “lacuna” in the 1980 CCC constitution. What they are saying is that Papa SBJO did not name and proclaim a successor before he transitioned. That is not totally true, because he did, but  not in accordance with our expectations or interpretations.

Unfortunately,  those that appeared before the court did not have enough evidence to show that they were chosen by the Holy Spirit and ordained by Papa SBJO, that is why the court declared a “lacuna”. but now that the evidence is present with many convincing proofs, the issue of lacuna is dead and gone forever.

IF BY NAMING AND PROCLAIMING, YOU ARE ASKING IF PAPA SBJO ORDAINED A SUCCESSOR BEFORE HE TRANSITIONED. YES HE DID BUT NOT IN THE MANNER THAT MOST OF US EXPECTED.  ALSO THERE IS NOTHING IN THE CONSTITUTION THAT SAYS THAT THE PASTOR FOUNDER MUST REVEAL OR DISCLOSE HIS SUCCESSOR TO ANYONE. HE HAS THE RIGHT TO KEEP THAT INFORMATION TO HIMSELF, WHICH I BELIEVE HE DID FOR REASONS BEST KNOWN TO HIM.

ON THE OTHER HAND, IF BY NAMING AND PROCLAIMING YOU ARE ASKING IF PAPA SBJO  ANNOUNCED HIS SUCCESSOR TO THE WHOLE WORLD. NO HE DID NOT AND PART OF THE REASON FOR THAT WAS BECAUSE THE CONSTITUTION SAID THAT IT WILL BE DONE AT A TIME CHOSEN BY GOD.

Biblical precedents show that most messengers of God were called and anointed in private. Moses was called in private, God called Abraham in private, Isaac laid hands on Jacob in private, Samuel anointed David in private, Elisha received the anointing from Elijah in private. therefore, the passing on of mantles and the transfer of spiritual  power are strictly between God and his messengers. However, naming and proclaiming (public announcement) may be done in public at anytime chosen by god).

THERE IS A THREE STEPS PROCESS INVOLVED HERE:

1. RECOGNITION AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE SUCCESSOR BY THE PASTOR-FOUNDER. THIS HAPPENED ON THURSDAY 28^TH, MARCH 1985.
2. TRANSFER OF POWER TO THE SUCCESSOR BY THE PASTOR-FOUNDER. THIS HAPPENED ON FRIDAY THE 29^TH OF MARCH 1985.
3. NAMING AND PROCLAIMING TO BE DONE AT A TIME CHOSEN BY GOD. THE CONSTITUTION SAID AT A TIME CHOSEN BY GOD. A TIME CHOSEN BY GOD COULD WELL BE WHEN THE PASTOR WAS ALIVE OR WHEN HE HAD TRANSITIONED. WE ASSUME THAT IT WOULD BE WHEN HE WAS ALIVE. THAT IS OUR ASSUMPTION, THE CONSTITUTION WAS SILENT ON SPECIFICS. WHEN THE TIME CHOSEN BY GOD COMES THE HOLY SPIRIT OF GOD WHO IS OUR HELPER AND DIRECTOR,  WILL GIVE DIRECTIVES ON HOW TO IMPLEMENT THAT.

From the above explanation you can see that the only reason why I am able to solve this succession issue was because I had a personal contact with the Pastor Founder about succession.

First things first. You can only name and proclaim someone who has been ordained and empowered to occupy a particular position. The most important first step is the recognition and the acceptance and the transfer of power by the Pastor Founder to his successor after it was revealed to him.

Perfect scriptural example was King David. He was anointed to be king when he was a teenager, but he was named and proclaimed king when he turned 30 years old at Hebron. What Papa SBJ did is very scriptural and we have precedent in the Bible.

If we interpret what he said in the constitution according to the spirit of the law and not according to the letter of the law alone, you will notice that he was theologically and biblically okay. Do you know that it is an abomination and heresy to change the word of God deliberately to accommodate our agenda?

For instance, you can see that changing the requirements of the constitution to make it easy to hand pick successors had caused the Celestial Church so much pain,  organizational injury and perhaps led to few untimely deaths. Unfortunately, we humans were able to see what was wrong with section 111 of  the 1980 CCC CONSTITUTION but ignore all that was right with that section. 

TWO IRREVOCABLE MANDATES AS STATED BY PAPA SBJ OSHOFFA IN THE 1980 CONSTITUTION AND HIS LIVE INTERVIEW:

Since we have had so many self-proclaimed Celestial Church of Christ Pastors clamoring for the Holy Seat of the Pastor-Founder, it is paramount to repeat the mandates fully, standard and expectation stated by the Pastor-Founder to reduce guesswork, innuendos and interpretation shenanigans. Please pay attention to the following. When the Founder made these statements, he was not trying to play church politics by any stretch of our imagination. These are divine commands, not suggestions that could be toyed with. The following two cardinal points must be fully satisfied by anyone claiming to be the successor to the Founder.

There was a reason why the standard was set so high. Because it is a standard that can be accomplished only with the help and support of the Holy Spirit, that way charlatans, impostors, and half-baked, power-hungry and greedy individuals can be filtered out. Think about it that is a good thing, because God’s perfect choice will eventually emerge and take us to the promised land of excellence, whereas man’s choice will deliver junk to us and lead many weak-minded believers to everlasting bondage.

Below are the two critical points as stated by the Constitution as well as by the live interview of Prophet SBJ Oshoffa:

1. SUCCESSION INTO THE OFFICE OF THE PASTOR

(111). Whereas the Pastor and Founder of Celestial Church of Christ has proclaimed publicly that, by divine inspiration, it has been revealed unto him concerning the mode for the appointment or selection of a Successor to the post of Pastor and Spiritual Head of the Church, it is here firmly established that:-

(i) The successor to the office of Pastor can be from any rank in the hierarchy of the Church and shall, at a time chosen by God to reveal this unto the erstwhile incumbent of the post of Pastor, be named and proclaimed the successor;

(ii) On succeeding after the transition of his predecessor in office, the new Pastor shall occupy the Pastor’s Chair in the inner altar.

2. LIVE INTERVIEW BY SBJ OSHOFFA:

Reporter:

You have done a great work, but I am asking my question because I know that these children (i.e., CCC MEMBERS) cannot on their own, successfully  accomplish all that needs to be done, so, what is being done now, so that when the time comes for you to go and rest at the right hand of Jesus, in order that all will still go well, and you will have the joy of looking on and seeing that your work to old age had not been in vain, and had not become destroyed?

SBJ OSHOFFA: 

“I already have an arrangement, and there is a write-up that is with me, about this very thing. Presently, we have all kinds and categories of officers in the church. However, when I pass, it will not be the officer that is next to me in rank that will sit on my seat. It is the Holy Spirit that will choose the one who will sit on my seat. The one to sit (on my position) maybe someone who had only joined the church six years earlier, or five years earlier, or twenty years earlier. It is the Spirit of God, Who descended this church, that will choose who will take the seat. Whoever was there before, will stay in his place, but the one chosen by the Spirit of God is the one to whom they will all be bowing down. He is the one.”

Reporter: 

So, does it mean that if the Holy Spirit descends today, and decides to implement this, you will relinquish (“yonda”), and agree to this arrangement?

SBJ OSHOFFA :

Oh yes, it is already written.  He (the Holy-Spirit-chosen successor) may be one of my children; he may be a white person; he may be from America. Wherever God chooses from, is whom we shall accept.

HOW CAN WE FILTER OUT IMPOSTORS AND SELF-PROCLAIMED PASTORS?

1. PROCESS OF ELIMINATION

Anybody who does not meet the two standards as stated by the 1980 constitution and the Pastor-Founder in his live interview IS OUT. 

2. TEST AND EXAMINE THE SPIRITS:

Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.” 1 John 4:1 NIV. 

MEANING: That means we must examine every story to see if they meet the standard set by the Founder. To mention that you had a dream, or 400 hundred prophets said the same thing is not enough. To say the Holy Spirit has chosen you is not enough. We must not make a mistake to imagine that Trustees are the Holy Spirit. Every story, dream, vision, prophecy must be scrutinized for authenticity. We must distinguish between the voice of men and the voice of the Holy Spirit.

3. ALTERING SACRED DOCUMENTS OR PROPHECY TO ACCOMMODATE MAN’S CHOICE HAS SEVERE CONSEQUENCES:

“I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this scroll: If anyone adds anything to them, God will add to that person the plagues described in this scroll. Moreover, if anyone takes words away from this scroll of prophecy, God will take away from that person any share in the tree of life and in the Holy City, which is described in this scroll.” (Revelation 22:18-19 NIV)

“Do not remove the ancient landmark, Nor enter the fields of the fatherless; For their Redeemer is mighty; He will plead their case against you. Apply your heart to instruction, And your ears to words of knowledge.”

Proverbs 23:10-12 NKJV

MEANING: 

Nobody has the right to move the ancient landmarks. That means to alter section 111 of the 1980 CCC constitution, or the sacred utterances as stated in the constitution and the will of the Pastor-Founder as stated in his live interview concerning his SUCCESSOR will be considered a heresy.

Any human being or group of individuals who will try to deviate from the mandate given by the Pastor-Founder is under a CURSE  that cannot be appeased in any way, shape or form except they repent because it would mean that they have called the Holy Spirit a liar. Sins against the Holy Spirit are not forgiven once done deliberately and consistently. It is time to cease from spreading falsehood to push man’s agenda. The promises of God must come to pass.

LET US PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO HOW OUR REV. GENTLEMAN EMFO WAS APPOINTED A SUCCESSOR:

First, this is not intended to criticize or demean our Rev. gentleman EMFO in any way, shape or form. I respect and honor him as the head regent of Celestial Church of Christ Worldwide. My target is the devil, not EMFO or any individual. Just remember that what is truly at stake here is the integrity of PAPA SBJ OSHOFFA and the 1980 CCC constitution and his sacred utterances. PAPA who was respected all over the world as a miracle worker said one thing and Human beings are trying to change it to say something else. That is the real issue.

Below is an interview between a reporter from Punch Online and REV. EMF OSHOFFA on September 30th,  2017 CONCERNING THE SEAT OF THE PASTOR.

REPORTER:

Did you try to reject the offer when they told you about it?

EMF OSHOFFA:

“Of course! When they came and told me, I rejected vehemently! I said, ‘No! No!’  I told them to leave me alone. They told me to come to Imeko (Ogun State). Imeko is like our Jerusalem. It is a sacred city. I had just got to Benin Republic. I came with Afrik Air from France. During transit, my luggage was misplaced. I had nothing on me when I got to Benin. I was wearing a white robe. So when somebody came and said I should follow them to Imeko, I refused. I told them I didn’t know who they were. They told me I shouldn’t worry. They said there was no way I would reject. I told them I didn’t have anything on me, they insisted I follow them, and I did…”

Those were the exact words of Rev. EMF Oshoffa when emissaries from the Church contacted him. The people that approached him to come and occupy the seat of the Pastor-Founder were not the Holy Spirit. They were human beings desperately trying to fill a vacant position. They claim that the Holy Spirit had chosen EMFO and he must not reject their offer. Unfortunately, for them there was no confirmation, he told them to leave him alone. What we see happening here is a group of people playing the role of the “Pastor-Founder” by claiming to have a revelation and then going ahead to name and proclaim. What that means was that a group of people had amended the constitution, lowered the standard, call themselves “electoral college” and now see themselves as the voice of the Holy Spirit.

Remember, Papa said the Holy Spirit that descended this Church will be the one to choose his successor, not the electoral college.

Notice that throughout the interview, not once did our Rev. Gentleman disclose any interaction between himself and the Holy Spirit. It is impossible for the Holy Spirit to choose you as the successor to Papa SBJO and not interact with you extensively and personally concerning the wonders and the expectations of that position. If you are not hearing from God regularly in such a highly exalted position, then something is seriously not right.

Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honor your father and mother,” which is the first commandment with promise: “that it may be well with you and you may live long on the earth.” Ephesians 6:1-3

BELOW WAS HOW REV. EMMANUEL OSHOFFA WAS APPOINTE

This type of set up was what the 1980 CCC Constitution was designed to prevent. That set-up opens the door for all sorts of manipulation and falsehood. It empowers prophets and members of Pastor-in-council to pick a pastor at will. With this kind of platform, any group of people can conspire and call their appointment the Holy Spirit appointment. God is not in this type of arrangement. It is a very controlled environment with a captive audience, with one purpose in mind, to choose a pastor at will. It is the pathway to reckless deception.

 It is a far cry from the standard established by Papa SBJ Oshoffa in the 1980 CCC Constitution and his live interview. The Celestial Church can never move forward with this kind of fakery. Now you can all see why the church has been stagnant. When our Rev. gentleman Emmanuel Oshoffa says he was appointed by the Holy Spirit and by divine authority, what that meant was that a group of people came together and appointed him as Pastor. It is obvious we have turned the Holy Spirit into an electoral college. The electoral college is what he is referring to when he says divine authority. He still does not fulfill the requirements of the 1980 CCC constitution, Section 111. The constitution was amended to accommodate him. He knows and and all genuine Celestians know that he is not the one. He is just holding the fort till the right person appears and he knows it.

During an interview with This Day Online, by Bayo Adeleke on 21^st February 2003,our Rev. gentleman EMMANUEL Oshoffa reacted:

“Normally, we cannot say there is no rule to be followed to elect new pastors. What happened is that most people have not been following all these rules and that is why we have been having all these problems. But we thank God that we have a constitution that duly explains the way to elect pastors in the Church, by the grace of God, we are on course. First of all, the nomination of the pastor is made by the Holy Spirit. That is, through divine revelation, not only that, before a pastor can be appointed, he has to be screened by the Pastors in Council. The Pastors in Council has to form an electoral body, which would be saddled with the responsibility of approving what God has chosen, verify every revelation to the effect and that is what has been done in my case”, stating that it was in line with what was in the constitution laid down by the founder as well as the amended version.”

Be very vigilant here; he said his appointment was in line with what was in the constitution as laid down by the Founder as well as the amended version. Once you amend the constitution, it is no longer as laid down by the Founder, it turns into a compromised and watered-down version of the original. Its no longer the original.

It has been the strategy of the devil from the beginning (not our Rev. Gentleman EMFO) to oppose the plan of God. The devil has not changed his tactics. Remember God told Adam one thing and the devil suggested something else to Eve. Because what the devil suggested to  her looked good she fell into the trap of deception, and that led to the great fall. 

Similarly,  Papa laid down a standard, but we decided to amend his standard because someone else suggested something else. Must we oblige to the suggestions of men? Someone said to change the constitution, why can’t we LOOK or WAIT for the true successor that will satisfy the requirements of the constitution? We had two options to either change or wait till we meet the requirements that Papa laid down. Why did we rush to change? WE RUSHED TO CHANGE BECAUSE WE DID NOT BELIEVE THAT THE PROPHETIC UTTERANCE GIVEN BY PROPHET SBJO WOULD COME TO PASS. That is what scripture calls UNBELIEF.

Remember in scripture when those in authority told Peter and the other Apostles not to preach in the name of Jesus anymore. How did they react? They said to the authority that they would rather hear God than man. They were bold and fearless, they persisted and refused to give up.

Let us further examine what transpired in Genesis. Adam blamed his disobedience on Eve and Eve blamed it on the devil. No one was willing to take full responsibility for their actions. Similarly, the Trustees would blame this amendment on the court, and the court would blame it on the so-called “lacuna”. The result is that the devil would seat in the corner gloating and laughing because we as a church could not discern his strategy.

 We were not vigilant enough to resist the devil. 

With all due respect Sir, Papa SBJ Oshoffa gave us a standard with the 1980 CCC Constitution and his prophetic utterance concerning how his successor would emerge. Instead of us to wait for the fulfillment of his prophecy, we decided to create an “alternative ” system to satisfy our agenda. Is that what we are now calling “FOLLOWING” the rules? WE VIOLATED SACRED RULES WITH THE 1980 CCC CONSTITUTION.

PAPA OSHOFFA ALREADY GAVE US RULES TO FOLLOW. WHO BEWITCHED US TO IGNORE PAPA’S RULES TO COME UP WITH OUR RULES?  From the time Prophet Isaiah prophesied about the coming of the Messiah to his actual arrival it took 700 years. Israel waited for the arrival of the Messiah. When John the Baptist was asked if he was the Messiah, he said No. How come most of our self-proclaimed Pastors keep deceiving themselves and misleading so many. Why are they claiming to be who they are not? Why can’t they tell the simple truth?

Why couldn’t the church wait instead of rushing to enthrone people that were not called into such an office, with no experience or divine anointing? IMAGINE THE PAIN AND HARDSHIP THE CHURCH HAD ENDURED FOR 34 YEARS.TWO PASTORS WERE REMOVED BY THE COURTS DUE TO ILLEGAL OCCUPANCY OF A SEAT THEY KNOW THEY SHOULDN’T OCCUPY IN THE FIRST PLACE. ONE “PASTOR” DIED AFTER SPENDING SIX WEEKS IN OFFICE. ALL THESE HAPPENED BECAUSE THEY COULD NOT SATISFY THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE 1980 CCC CONSTITUTION. HOW MANY MORE DEATHS AND DISASTER DO WE WANT TO SEE HAPPEN BEFORE WE LEARN OUR LESSON.

IF YOU WANT TO KNOW THE TRUTH, Papa SBJ Oshoffa is very angry, the angels are angry, God is angry, and more disaster will befall many if they don’t put a stop to the deception, lawlessness and madness that has run rampant in the Celestial Church for so long. Enough is enough.

We are copying secular systems and other denominations  when we start talking of electoral college,  forgetting that electoral college is not the Holy Spirit, Pastor-in-council is not the Holy Spirit, Prophets and prophetesses are not the Holy Spirit.The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity, and he acts independently and has liberty. He is a person who has emotion, will, and intellect. He is our advocate, comforter, teacher and helper. He can speak and he can act. We cannot put him in a controlled group and then expect objectivity. We cannot put the Holy Spirit in a box and command him to say what will satisfy our itching ears. Remember that  the Spirit of the prophet is subject to the prophet and can be manipulated to satisfy their boss. That was what King Ahab did with 400 prophets who were influenced by lying spirits.

Why are we going backwards to a system that continues to produce leaders that cannot perform signs, wonders and miracles? God gave us a diamond as a church, instead we say we prefer the bronze. What an irony?

FINALLY, BY THE GRACE OF THE GOD WHO DESCENDED THE CELESTIAL CHURCH OF CHRIST AND SENT HIS MESSENGER, PROPHET SBJ OSHOFFA, WE NOW HAVE IN OUR HANDS A COMPELLING EVIDENCE WITH MANY CONVINCING PROOFS IN BOOK FORMAT, A 381 PAGES OF THE ACTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT WITH DETAIL EXPLANATION OF HOW A TRUE AND GENUINE SUCCESSOR WAS CHOSEN BY THE HOLY SPIRIT. TO GOD ALONE BE ALL THE GLORY.

Sir, we have heard about the 43 messages that were scrutinized by Prophets and Prophetesses to appoint you, the unanimous decision of the Pastor-in-council through the medium of the Electoral College. Was that how Papa Oshoffa said his successor would emerge? NO, NO AND NO.

These are some of the specific questions to ask all self-proclaimed-Pastors?

1. Did “self-proclaimed Pastors” reveal unto the erstwhile incumbent (Papa SBJ Oshoffa) while he was alive that the Holy Spirit had chosen them as his successor?  CHRIST SAID TO PETER; FLESH AND BLOOD DID NOT REVEAL THIS TO YOU BUT MY FATHER IN HEAVEN. As a result of that revelation, Peter was imparted  spiritually to head the early Church. What happened when I disclosed my revelation to the Pastor-Founder ?  He commented that I was telling the truth and that I was full of the Holy Spirit.
2. Did Papa SBJ Oshoffa lay hands on “self-proclaimed Pastors”      as Moses did to Joshua after they disclosed that the Holy Spirit had chosen them as his successor?
3. Did Papa SBJ Oshoffa ask “self-proclaimed Pastors”    to hold his garment and ask for what they wanted after they revealed to him that the Holy Spirit had chosen them? As Elijah asked Elisha what he wanted from him? How many of them prayed the following prayer while holding Papa’s garment? “God grant me the same power, crown, and anointing that you gave to Papa and just as you placed him on the throne and stood by him, do the same for me.”
4. To how many  “self-proclaimed Pastors”  did Papa SBJ Oshoffa proclaim that they told the truth, were full of the Holy Spirit and called them “Aladura ni” (he is a prayerist) ,  after they disclosed to him that the Holy Spirit had chosen them as his successor.
5. How many “self-proclaimed Pastors”   can honestly say that the same day the Celestial Church of Christ turned 38 years old September 29^th, 1985 that  the Holy Spirit spoke verbally to them “the Lord is choosing you to head His Church”? (original documentation is available). Mommy Edith in her book page 229 said she does not ‘fully comprehend the meaning of 38 years but strongly believe that God, being the perfect planner and achiever, will reveal Himself at the appointed time through whosoever He will choose.” Take note of the number 38 and the words CHOOSING AND CHOOSE.
6. Timing is important. How many “self-proclaimed Pastors”  can provide documentation of how the Holy Spirit appeared to them regularly, several years before Papa transitioned  and as a result revealed to Papa  what the Holy Spirit had shown them?
7. How many  “self-proclaimed Pastors”  have written a 381 pages of the “Acts of the Holy Spirit” showing detailed information of how the Holy Spirit choose them as successors to the Pastor Founder.

Most of these self-proclaimed Pastors have not disclosed one personal interaction or encounter with the Holy Spirit of how  they have been chosen as successor  to the Pastor Founder. How did I know that? Because the Holy Spirit is not a fraudster, he cannot and will not choose two leaders for one position. Ask them to explain when, how, where they encountered the Holy Spirit on a personal basis. I mean a one on one, not through prophets or Boards, or other individuals. If they have that information we need to hear about it after thirty four years of waiting. I can assure you that none of them had divine encounter with the Holy Spirit or solid scriptural support or personal contact with Papa SBJ Oshoffa concerning succession when the Prophet was still alive.

 Apostle Paul had a personal encounter with the Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ had a personal encounter with the Holy Spirit, Papa Oshoffa had a personal encounter with the Holy Spirit. All three of them disclosed their personal encounters.  Why have these self-proclaimed Pastors not disclosed their personal encounters with the Holy Spirit for 34 years?

When did they have personal encounter with the Holy Spirit and what exactly did the Holy Spirit say to them about succession? When did they reveal their personal encounter unto the erstwhile incumbent Papa SBJ Oshoffa? We need to know.

If they have not had such personal encounters, then they may have been called as  regent or caretakers to hold the fort until the genuine successor shows up. That could be the best explanation considering all that had transpired so far. If that is the case, then to God be all the Glory. They need to tell the truth and shame the devil.

If you pay close attention to the letter used to appoint our Rev. Gentleman you will notice that they changed “reveal unto the erstwhile incumbent” which was in the original 1980 CCC constitution TO “reveal by the erstwhile incumbent” in the amended constitution. Reveal unto and reveal by are not saying the same thing.

Remember this Sir, this is a spiritual battle and my goal is to expose the silly old devil that had caused so much organizational injury to all Celestians. I am sent not to destroy or scatter but to defend and protect the integrity and legacy of your biological Father and my spiritual Father, Papa SBJ Oshoffa and to protect and preserve the Holiness of the Celestial Church of Christ. No human agent, or demonic influence has the power to alter what Papa said in section 111 of  the 1980 CCC Constitution or to work against his original will for the Church.  Anybody who does that is walking in error and is highly deceived. It can never be well with such a soul. A word is enough for the wise.  “Cursed is he who does the work of the Lord deceitfully…(Jeremiah 48:10a)

MY JOURNEY IN THE CELESTIAL CHURCH OF CHRIST:

By the grace of God, I have been a true and genuine member of the Celestial Church of Christ since 1976 till date per Section 103 (V) of the 1980 CCC Constitution which states  (living or dead I remain a full member of the Celestial Church of Christ…).

I was the Superior Senior Leader in Charge of Uniben Parish Benin City, and my learned colleague Dr. Emmanuel Ayorinde was Assistant Evangelist and Chairman of the Parochial Committee and a Senior Lecturer at the University of Benin.  We started Uniben Parish from scratch and impacted many of the University students and staff then. Till this very day, the impact of that work is felt, and many of the students are still very active as members of the Celestial Church. I keep in touch with them from time to time, and they are doing fantastic work recruiting and winning more souls to the Celestial Church. They have been firm in networking for the Celestial Church to the glory of God. 

A year after the transition of Papa SBJ Oshoffa I came to the United States for ministerial training. God had prepared and equipped me for decades both theologically and in practical ministries. By my pastoral training, I foresee the systematic development of a robust Apologetics for the Celestial Church of Christ Worldwide based on the Holy Scriptures to protect the dignity and sanctity of Christ’s church.

WHY AN OPEN LETTER:

I decided to make this an open letter because when I first met with Papa SBJ OSHOFFA on Thursday, March 28th, 1985 with several of his lieutenants around I asked to share some essential revelations with him privately, but he insisted that whatever I wanted to share with him should be done openly. When I started my disclosure, he commented that I was telling the truth and that I was full of the Spirit.

To honor his initial directive, I have concluded in my Spirit to be very transparent with any testimony that relates to him or the Celestial Church of Christ. That was the directive given by Papa SBJO to me in 1985, and I intend to maintain that policy of total transparency as long as I have breath in me. 

VISIT WITH MOMMY EDITH OSHOFFA:

On September 9th, 2018 I visited with Mommy Edith Oshoffa, a precious and amazing lady and the Matriarch of the Oshoffa family at her home church in Beulah Parish in Lagos. I was led by the Holy Spirit to present her with a great book that completely vindicated our Spiritual Father, Papa SBJ Oshoffa’s sacred utterances while he was still with us. It was the very first time I met with her after the September 5^th visit,  and she never knew or discussed any of the contents of the book with me. The book was presented publicly during the Sunday 10 am morning service.

I advised her to read the book and share it with the Oshoffa family and the leadership of the Church as led by the Spirit after which she should contact me with their findings. The reason for that move was to treat the Oshoffa family and the leadership of the Church with respect, honor, and dignity by allowing them to be the first to review the contents of the book before we go public.

This month of May 2019 would make it the eight-month since that information was given to the family and the leadership of the Church, through Mommy Edith. So far, I have not received meaningful feedback from the family or the Church. As a result, I have decided to write an open letter to you and all the Celestians. Please bear with me as I present my testimony one point at a time. 

1.  FIRST PROPHETIC MESSAGE:

After thirty-three years of theological and practical ministerial training in the United States of America, I was led by the Holy Spirit of God to visit Beulah Parish in Lagos on the 9th of September 2018. The very first message that Sunday came from one Prophetess Blessing, a young pregnant lady that probably saw me for the first time in her life. 

BELOW IS THE UNIQUE PROPHECY I RECEIVED THE FIRST TIME I WORSHIPPED AT BEULAH PARISH AFTER 33 YEARS IN THE UNITED STATES:

“What the world has worked to make hard, the Lord has made easy. I saw Papa SBJ Oshoffa on a throne, he had a notebook and wrote down your name in the list of the Oshoffa children. Your name has been taken from the list of Celestial members and added to that of Oshoffa’s children. Initially, we had the sign of “Celestian” on you, but now, we have turned it to the sign of Oshoffa.

Today the Glory has been changed to the Oshoffa Glory kind. Your power and anointing have been increased today. Henceforth, whatever you say shall be so and whatever you loose shall be loosed. Many have sought for this Glory given to you but did not receive it from me.

Today the angels that hold up the Celestial Church of Christ have descended…You have been given a new name; you have been recreated. You have been turned into the true child of Oshoffa. You have been endowed with the Glory of SBJ Oshoffa. They will envy you, but don’t be surprised and don’t be scared. Envy will come up, but God has given you the power that is above all abilities to strengthen you. A unique gift has been given to you today by the Almighty God. Continue to thank God because God has empowered you. Also, it would be best if you continued to walk in the path of holiness. Envies will arise. However, whoever attempts to hurt you will hurt themselves. Just keep thanking God. God is with you and his peace is with you.” (The original audio recording of this message is still in my possession for whoever is interested in listening).

(Based on the above message I am writing this letter with love from my heart as a fellow Celestian and as a person, the Holy Spirit has chosen as a true spiritual Son of Papa SBJ Oshoffa).

•  ORDER, UNITY, PEACE, LOVE:

The reason for this write-up and visit is to advocate for Order, Peace, Unity, Love and Divine greatness for CCC Worldwide. For over 33 years the Church has been embroiled in a leadership tussle. As a result, we have experienced a period of litigation and factionalism as like we have never seen in the history of our church. In a sense, the Church has been crawling for thirty-four years due to bad press, struggling leadership and excessive litigations. I believe the time has come for the Celestial Church of Christ to listen to the directives of the Pastor-Founder so that the Church can thrive again.

•  REASON FOR THE LEADERSHIP STRUGGLE:

Papa SBJ OSHOFFA gave specific directives as led by the Holy Spirit in the 1980 CCC constitution and live interviews on camera, that the Holy Spirit will choose his successor and after which it would be revealed to him.

•  THE PROBLEM:

Maybe, due to error or lack of ministerial expertise, our leaders did not wait for the fulfillment of the prophecy of the Patriarch. As a result, all attempts for anyone to occupy the Pastor’s Seat in the last 33 years by any other humanly devised method under the disguise of the “Holy Spirit” had been nullified by the courts or by natural occurrence. It is sad and unfortunate to go through these turbulences as a church because we did not discern accurately.

•  THE SOLUTION:

The only way to resolve this leadership crisis is to go back to the original mandate and follow the orders given by Papa SBJ Oshoffa. The 1980 CCC constitution must be the standard. There will be peace once this simple instruction as assigned by the Pastor-Founder is implemented. Any action contrary to what Papa said would only lead to more problems for the Church because people already know the truth. It will do us much good if we can respect, cherish and honor the prophecy of our Father in the Lord, Papa SBJ Oshoffa.

•  THE EVIDENCE IS MUCH:

For the first time after thirty-four years, we have verifiable and overwhelming evidence that I had a divinely-orchestrated interaction with Papa SBJ Oshoffa and 100% of the 1980 CCC Constitution was fulfilled, plus a host of other circumstantial evidence. We have new and compelling information that the Church and the court had not seen before. This further information should bring peace of mind once and for all to the entire Celestial Church and protect the church organization from all manner of litigation. This new information will protect the contents of the 1980 CCC Constitution and vindicate the most significant prophecy given by our Pastor Founder. This further information will show that nothing was wrong with the 1980 CCC constitution. It will show that the lacuna created by the opinion of the judges was due to misinterpretation, is actually nonexistent and was due to a lack of understanding of spiritual matters and insufficient evidence that was presented to the court.

With this new information, we as Celestians can all come together and protect the only piece of document with the name of our Founding Father SBJ Oshoffa. We must preserve his legacy, his sacred utterances and not allow Papa’s work to be stolen from him. We are all Oshoffa’s children and must rise to the task at hand. If we fail in this regard, the consequences will be too severe for generations to come.  We can also prove that the constitution is a spiritual document and should be interpreted spiritually not in a secular manner. That the Pastor did not name and proclaim is an error in interpretation rather than an omission. The bottom line is that a spiritual document should be interpreted spiritually not in a secular fashion. When it comes to the 1980 CCC section 111, we have met all the requirements without any fault if interpreted in the spirit of the law and not in the letter of the law alone.

•  SBJ VINDICATED: A TRUE PROPHET OF GOD…

For the first time in the history of the Celestial Church, we have a comprehensive report in book format of what I believe Papa SBJO meant when he said that the Holy Spirit would appear to his successor and it would be revealed to the incumbent. This book while loaded with astounding revelations by the Holy Spirit, it is also written by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit.

This is as detailed a report as you can get, it is the FINAL STOP, and it completely vindicates Papa SBJ Oshoffa and also meets the standard of the 1980 CCC constitution. The evidence is overwhelming and breathtaking. It is loaded with facts and a series of divine confirmation that cannot be disputed. 

• ONLY GOD CAN DO THIS:

According to my learned colleague and co-author, Dr. Emmanuel Ayorinde,  “the precise concatenation of the multitude of events as attested to in this narrative, cannot by any probabilistic principle of mathematics have been a mere random happenstance…the numerous revelations to ourselves, and to a multiplicity of other worshippers, prophets and prophetesses from different places and at different times, and the fulfilled and being-fulfilled instructions/predictions of Pastor-Founder SBJO as shown in Spirit, of which many but by no means all, are documented in this narrative, indicate God’s hands in the whole arrangement. No human being, no matter how powerful, can “arrange” this.”

•  THE WAYS OF GOD:

This new development is another resolved mystery in the arsenal of miracles by Papa SBJO. God has done this in a manner that caught most people by surprise, including me. We are all genuinely puzzled at this development. It only goes to show that the promises of God through his genuine servants like Papa SBJO must come to pass no matter how long it takes. Celestial is a Covenant Church. In the enforcement of covenants, the unexpected happens. None of us ever imagined this was the way God was going to vindicate Papa SBJO in the fulfillment of one of his most significant prophecies. Again, His ways are not our ways, and his thoughts are not our thoughts. 

“And I know that whatever God does is final. Nothing can be added to it or taken from it. God’s purpose is that people should fear him.”

(Ecclesiastes 3:14 NLT)

1.  RESTORATION OF HIS GLORY…

The goal is to bring back the Glory of the Celestial Church of Christ and to establish a solid structure, order, and discipline in the organization. We thank God for all we have accomplished so far, but I genuinely believe that there is still much more that we can do to bring the Church to the promised land of excellence.

1.  FOOD FOR THOUGHT:

In my opinion, there are tens of thousands of authentic and genuine Celestians that are in the diaspora that would eventually come back to the fold once the original mandate given by Papa SBJO is restored. Moreover, they will come back with wealth, power and glory that has been held back by the spirit of falsehood. God has hidden such people from the pain and misery that “Babalawos in Soutana” could cause them. Only God can truly estimate the loss, both in power and wealth that has disappeared from the Church due to the rampant deception and recklessness that has gone on for over thirty-three years. I believe the time for the truth to prevail and the Glory of the Celestial Church to be restored is now. May God cause his face to shine on his church again. 

I trust that God willing, this book would bring us all together again as one-fold with one shepherd per Papa SBJO Oshoffa’s prophesy, and that it will once and for all resolve the issue of the authentic successor to the Pastor-Founder SBJ Oshoffa by God’s Grace and power.

Now that we know the truth, I pray that this truth will set us free from being an object of ridicule and mediocrity to the whole world. Celebration of mediocrity and failure will only make things worse. Now is the time to change and do the right thing.

1.  FINAL CALL:

It is not the time to be pretentious and defend what is wrong or celebrate failure. It is not the time to repeat the error that has caused the church endless litigation and sharp divisions. It is not the time to support actions that would destroy the name of our Pastor Founder by removing his name from the Church he labored all his life building. Taking the name of the Pastor-Founder from the articles of registration will be like attempting to take the name of Christ from the Bible. That type of grave error could bring a kind of curse on the Church that would be worse than what happened to the houses of Eli and Saul. We don’t need to change anything in the constitution. What Papa said was very well in order theologically and spiritually.

It is not the time to enter into worthless treaty with Egypt according to Isaiah 30:1-3.  We don’t need the help of Egypt for anything. God is more than enough for us as a church. Even the leadership of the Church along with the Oshoffa family would dance and rejoice to see the great legacy of our Pastor Founder fully restored. It is the time to walk in the Spirit and not in the flesh. 

Think about this Sir. What a great honor it will be that during your reign Papa’s prophecy was fulfilled, and you did what he said you should do in that popular interview he had that is all over Youtube. I believe such a move will make you a stronger and a more powerful person not a weak person by any means. Moreover, many more will celebrate you for doing the right thing than the alternative.

Please take time to watch the interview on YouTube, it was placed there several years ago, and the title is Papa SBJ Oshoffa and his successor. The one I am referring to was for 1:38 seconds. That number 38 seconds is essential and has spiritual significance as addressed in our book. Below is the transcribed version of the clip:

PASTOR SBJ INTERVIEW ABOUT HIS SUCCESSOR: (CAN BE FOUND ON YOUTUBE). (THIS IS A REPEAT IN THIS NARRATIVE FOR EMPHASIS & CLARIFICATION)

Question:

“Because I know that these children (i.e. the members) they cannot accomplish all that needs to be done, so, what is being done now, so that when the time comes for you to go and rest at the right hand of Jesus, in order that all will still go well, and you will have the joy of looking on and seeing that your work to old age had not been in vain, and had not become destroyed?”

SBJO Answer:

“I already have an arrangement, there is a write-up that is with me, about this very thing. Presently, we have all kinds and categories of officers in the church. However, when I pass, it will not be the officer that is close to me in rank that will sit on my seat. It is the Holy Spirit that will choose the one who will sit on my seat. The one to sit (on my position) maybe someone who had only joined the church six years prior, or five years earlier, or twenty years prior. It is the Spirit of God, who appointed this church, that will choose who will take the seat. The one who was there before will stay in his place, but the one chosen by the Spirit of God is the one to whom they will all be bowing down. He is the one.”

Question:

“So, does it mean that if the Holy Spirit descends today, and decides to implement this, you will agree to this arrangement?”

SBJO ANSWER:

“Oh yes, it is already written.  He (the Holy-Spirit-chosen successor} may be one of my children; it may be a white person; he may be from America. Wherever God chooses from, we shall accept (him as our leader.)”

Those words were directly from Papa SBJ Oshoffa..

There is a famous African saying that the best time to exit a dance is when everyone is cheering.

We can see the graphic image of the consequences of disobedience trailing the Celestial church daily, and it is genuinely heartbreaking. This lingering damage can be reversed by merely doing the right thing.

GENERAL OBASANJO’S ADVICE TO ONE OF OSHOFFA’S SONS:

In an article written online by Global Excellence on November 24th, 2015

during the last CCC leadership saga, General Obasanjo validated his respect for Papa Oshoffa, and the pinpoint accuracy of his prophecy as follows:

“The former president was said to have told his visitors a story of his closeness to Pa Oshoffa when he was a military ruler. Obasanjo reportedly asked Tosho to respect his father’s wish because he knew him to be a man whom God listened to. According to the source, Obasanjo said that Pa Oshoffa. It was who foresaw that he would come back to rule Nigeria for eight years as a civilian.

“Everything your father told me came to pass,” the former president reportedly told his visitors. “And when I was to be hanged, I remember his prediction and looked up to the sky in wonder when suddenly the man who ordered my hanging died that same day.” On that score, Chief Obasanjo was said to have appealed to Tosho to have a rethink on his ambition.”

Please let us honor our Founder and our Father in the Lord Papa SBJ Oshoffa and yield and surrender to God’s divine plan and prophetic utterance which cannot be undone by any power on earth.

This is a GOLDEN opportunity to change and correct all diabolical errors. Celestial Church of Christ belongs to Jesus Christ and Papa SBJ Oshoffa our patriarch is His messenger. I pray we cease this moment as a church and do the right thing.

1.   HONOR YOUR FATHER AND MOTHER…

“Children obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honor your father and mother,” which is the first commandment with promise: “that it may be well with you and you may live long on the earth.” (Ephesians 6:1-3 NKJV).

This command comes with two precious promises: One; that it may be well with you. Two that you may live long and that includes excellent health. What good is it if we live long but miserable lives? How do you honor your parents? You honor them by treating them, and all that concerns them with dignity and with respect. You honor them by obeying them. To be specific what the best way to honor Papa SBJ OSHOFFA?

1. We can honor him by implementing his God-directed wishes in the constitution and his recorded live interviews.
2. We can honor him by protecting his sacred documents that bear his name.
3. We can honor him by giving priority to things that were very sacred to him while alive
4. We can honor him by following the teachings he laid down that are in line with scripture
5. We can honor him by putting the good of the Church first over our agenda.
6. We can honor him when we treat others with dignity and honor

 Let us look at the scorecard so far and see what we have done to the most significant prophecy of the Enigmatic Spiritual leader of our time. Papa Oshoffa was used by God to raise at least 14 dead people, gave an accurate prophetic message to General Obasanjo and thousands of other people and performed mighty works and mighty miracles during his lifetime. SO, CAN GOD NOT USE SUCH A PERSON TO GIVE AN ACCURATE MESSAGE ABOUT HIS SUCCESSOR? IF WE SAY GOD CANNOT, THEN WE ARE BEING DISHONEST, DISINGENUOUS AND INSULTING THE INTEGRITY OF PAPA SBJ OSHOFFA. NOW LET US EXAMINE HOW WE HAVE DISHONORED OUR FATHER?

• Did we wait for the Holy  Spirit’s choice as Papa SBJO asked us to? NO
• Did Papa say the Celestial Church of Christ would have multiple Pastors with everyone doing their own thing? NO
• Did Papa say the Electoral college, Pastor-in-Council , Prophets and Prophetesses would  be the medium through which to appoint, name and proclaim his successor? NO
• Did Papa say the leadership of the church should gather prophets and pray for 2 days and then choose a successor? NO
• Did Papa say his successor would be chosen by seniority or hierarchy in the church? NO
• Did Papa say the  criterion  for choosing a successor will be his biological children? NO
• Did Papa say the  criterion for choosing a successor will be through inheritance by his senior son? NO
• Have you seen any of the self-proclaimed Pastors performing signs, wonders and miracles like Papa Oshoffa? NO
• Did Papa say self-proclaimed Pastors would duplicate their  office by electing successors on their  own terms? NO
• Did Papa say anyone should change the contents of the constitution so they could have the power to effectively rule as his successor? NO
• Did Papa say his successor would be running all over the place begging and campaigning for the seat of the Pastor? NO
• Did Papa state his will as to  how the new successor will emerge? Yes, he did.

Now let me clarify a significant point. Baba Owodunni and Rev. Shonekan may not be the successors to Papa Oshoffa, but God used both to dethrone the plan of Satan to destroy the glory of the Celestial Church. Satan intended to create an alternative way to appoint Papa SBJ Oshoffa’s successor by not meeting the requirement of the 1980 CCC constitution. Also, the members of the Pastor in council and Rev. EMF Oshoffa have been used indirectly by God to prevent other claimants who have not met the requirements of the 1980 CCC constitution from claiming the Pastor’s seat as well. However, their push to now change the wording of section 111 of the 1980 CCC constitution to accommodate their agenda is the real threat to the legacy of Papa Oshoffa, and I will explain why.

THE TARGET OF THE DEVIL IS THE ELIMINATION OF THE 1980 CCC CONSTITUTION

SECTION 111

What the devil is targeting is the heart and soul of the Celestial Church of Christ which is the 1980 CCC Constitution. The death of the 1980 CCC constitution Section 111 will tantamount to the end of the Glory of the Celestial Church of Christ as we know it. It will mean that we as a Church have called our Father Papa SBJ Oshoffa a liar. Why? Because someone else suddenly felt smarter and think they can come up with a better sentence and make it easier to appoint a successor than what Papa authorized. That is the real issue. The manufacturer of a product knows more about the product than the consumers. If the consumers now suddenly start tampering with the assembly of the product, the product may suffer permanent damage.

Please let me be very clear, the Celestial Church  leadership may not be equipped to see and understand what am saying, because spiritual insight and biblical discernment  are  needed to discern these issues. We acquire spiritual knowledge through study and prayer, with the help of the Holy Spirit.

If you pay close attention, you will see the fulfillment of Ephesians 6:12. “For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.” (Ephesians 6:12 NKJV). 

So the fight is not about attacking anybody. The battle is to save the soul of the Church which is the 1980 CCC constitution from Satanic grip.

This is not the first time the devil has applied this strategy of trying to destroy documents that will cause his downfall. A perfect example is our Holy Bible. Many lives were lost; innocent people were mercilessly tortured to death because they defended the integrity and the dignity of the Holy Bible. The reason why Christianity is surviving today is that we have the Bible.

The list of dishonest practices in the Church is endless. Can anybody look at the above key points and honestly say we have honored Papa SBJ Oshoffa’s sacred utterances? Can you now see why the devil is fighting so hard to change the 1980 CCC constitution and alter section 111?

Do not be deceived, the number one reason why they changed the 1980 CCC constitution section 111, was partly because of what the Supreme Court said. However, the real reason why the devil wanted it changed was so we can hand pick successors. The amended constitution takes the selection process from the hand of God and places it in the hands of men.

Naming and proclaiming are just like 1% of the succession issue whereas 99% are the acts of the Holy Spirit. Any attempt to alter section 111 of the 1980 CCC constitution would tantamount to heresy. Such change will cause major structural damage to the church and would open the floodgates to multiplicity of Pastors and chronic abuse to the succession process.

The reason why the Supreme Court said there was something missing was because the court was misled by the information provided by self-proclaimed Pastors. The court did not have enough information to decide in favor of the 1980 CCC  constitution, section 111. Therefore, the 1% suddenly became more powerful than the 99%. It is time to re-examine that premise, make the logical decision then move on. .

But what our leaders failed to see was that the constitution also stated that such naming and proclaiming would be done at a time chosen by God, not at a time chosen by Papa SBJ Oshoffa. That same constitution also said God would reveal the successor to the incumbent. This part was definitely fulfilled on Thursday 28^th of March 1985.

HOW TO EXAMINE THE WORKS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT:

The main thing that Papa said was that the Holy Spirit would choose his successor. This is where it gets tricky because everybody claims to hear from the Holy Spirit. Who is authentic and whom can we believe? IT IS VERY EASY TO SORT OUT. We must first have the understanding that revelations can originate from three power centers: Holy Spirit, Evil Spirit and Flesh(Ego, Ambition, people, and Pride?). The challenge becomes how to filter truth from falsehood. That is the reason the Bible said all Spirits must be well examined for honesty and sound doctrine. Many times, we have known evil Spirits and lying Spirits to simulate themselves as angels of light. To get to the truth, we must analyze correctly and effectively.

FIRST, WE MUST EXAMINE IF THE REVELATIONS OF PURPORTED SUCCESSORS SATISFIES THE CONDITIONS LAID OUT IN THE 1980 CCC CONSTITUTION OR THE LIVE RECORDING INTERVIEW GRANTED BY SBJO.

SECOND, WE MUST EXAMINE IF THEY HAVE SOLID SCRIPTURAL SUPPORT AND IN PROPER CONTEXT.

THIRD, WE MUST EXAMINE THE HOW, WHEN, WHO, WHAT AND THE WHY OF THESE OTHER HOLY SPIRIT MANIFESTATIONS BY THE SO-CALLED SUCCESSORS. INDIVIDUAL MOTIVES, INTENTIONS, AND AMBITIONS MUST BE ANALYZED AND SCRUTINIZED.

FOURTH, WE NEED INDEPENDENT SPIRIT FILLED, WELL ENLIGHTENED AND BIBLE EDUCATED BELIEVERS WHO ARE NOT BIASED TO EXAMINE THESE REVELATIONS FOR AUTHENTICITY.

Close examination OF SECTION 111 of the 1980 CCC CONSTITUTION will reveal that there are lots of details not covered in that statement. Here are a few points to examine carefully. The statement said at a time chosen by God. It did not specify where, how and when that naming and proclaiming would take place

• The constitution just said at a time chosen by God. It did not determine whether that would be when the Pastor would still be alive, or when he would be gone to Glory.A time chosen by God could be when the Founder was alive or gone to Glory. God’s time is always the best.
• The whole statement did not specifically name the founder as the one to do the naming and proclaiming. We are only assuming that he would be the one to name and proclaim.
• The other main point was the first part of the constitution which stated that the successor would be revealed unto the incumbent. Did this ever happen? The answer is yes, yes and yes. The detail of how it happened is fully stated in our book.
• ANYBODY CAN NAME AND PROCLAIM BUT NOT ANYBODY CAN TRANSFER THE SPECIFIC POWER, ANOINTING AND UNCTION TO FUNCTION ON THAT LEVEL. IT MUST BE DONE BY THE ERSTWHILE INCUMBENT PAPA SBJ OSHOFFA OF BLESSED MEMORY.

As already mentioned, the human judges made their decision based on their understanding of the information presented to them. However, the best way to understand what Papa said would have been to interpret his statement based on the Spirit of the law, meaning to spiritually discern and come up with a valid and verifiable reason why he failed to name and proclaim. Is there a valid and good reason why he was unable to name and proclaim? Yes, yes and yes. The reasons were very well explained in our book pages 54 to 61.

Papa SBJO did not name and proclaim (public pronouncement) for several alleged reasons. However, the main reason was that it had to be done at a time chosen by God.

The main reason why I know for sure that he did not name and proclaim was that I had a personal encounter with PAPA SBJ OSHOFFA. I was deeply involved in the process. If that was the case, then I can unequivocally and categorically state that there was nothing wrong with what Papa said. Nothing is missing, or enough to now change section 111 of the 1980 CCC constitution.  If any group of people has done that, it was done in error and must be reversed, because we have new information to show that Papa was scripturally correct.

Even though one of the judges advised in his own opinion that it may be helpful to amend the constitution.  Now that we have new information and overwhelming evidence we can show to the world and the court that Papa was not wrong, he ordained his successor but not the way we expected him to do it.

Moreover,  if all other requirements have been met viz a viz revelation of the successor to the Founder, Holy Spirit chosen successor, ordination by the Pastor-Founder, etc. Then  the Holy Spirit as our ultimate helper could guide us on how to name and proclaim (Make public pronouncement) when that time comes.

The other point which is even more potent than naming and proclaiming is the fact that Papa said the HOLY SPIRIT WOULD CHOOSE HIS SUCCESSOR AND IT WOULD BECOME GLARING TO ALL. We have written a book three hundred and eighty-one pages that have thoroughly explained with verifiable facts and convincing proofs that the HOLY SPIRIT HAS TRULY CHOSEN THE FOUNDER’S SUCCESSOR. Three hundred and eighty-one  pages are by no means the whole story. We can quickly write another three hundred pages depicting substantial revelations by the Holy Spirit concerning this succession.

I don’t think some of our leaders have the theological understanding and spiritual insight to know the negative impact and crippling consequences of their actions, when they altered section 111 of the 1980 CCC constitution.  It is the heart, soul, and foundation of the Celestial Church. 

See what alternative ways of electing a successor had cost the church for thirty-four years. Trustees appointed Baba Bada without meeting the standard set by section 111 of the 1980 CCC constitution. The result was the total division of the Church and multiplicity of self-proclaimed Pastors. The Trustees also appointed Baba P.H. Ajose.  He died six weeks later. Our Rev. gentleman EMF Oshoffa was appointed by the “Electoral College”. The result is that the Church is still crawling, and he cannot function independently as a leader.

Obviously,  the reason why all these three Babas have not succeeded as Pastors or miracle workers like Papa SBJ Oshoffa, was because none of them met the standard of the 1980 CCC constitution, Section 111. We cannot walk in disobedience and expect God to move. Our great God is no respecter of persons whether you are the first son or last son, or same blood does not matter. God is looking for those who will obey him and worship him in Spirit and truth. 

Have these three Trustees-appointed Pastors done some good? OF COURSE THEY HAVE DONE SOME GOOD, AND WE CELEBRATE THEM FOR THAT. THEY HAVE ALSO CAUSED MUCH PAIN TO THE ORGANIZATION. IN WHAT WAY HAVE THEY CAUSED MUCH PAIN? BY OCCUPYING AN OFFICE THEY KNOW FOR SURE, GOD HAD NOT CALLED THEM TO OCCUPY. GOD DOES NOT PLAY POLITICS WITH HIS HOLY CHURCH.  NO WHERE IN SCRIPTURE HAS GOD RAISED UP MULTIPLE LEADERS FOR ONE POSITION.

HOWEVER,  THEY WERE APPOINTED BY TRUSTEES AS SUCCESSORS TO THE PASTOR FOUNDER AND NONE OF THEM MET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE 1980 CCC CONSTITUTION. None of them could pass the Holy Spirit appointment test. None of them interacted with Papa SBJ Oshoffa with regards to succession.

Can’t you all see the well-crafted plan of the devil to destroy the Celestial Church of Christ? The arithmetic is elementary if you take out the 1980 CCC constitution by altering section 111 then you take out the authentic successor and if you take out the genuine successor, then you take out the mighty miracles that Papa promised would be manifested through his authentic successor. Moreover, if you take out the mighty miracles then the blind will no longer get back their sight, the lame will not walk, the deaf will not hear, and the dead will no longer come back to life. Once in that state of coma, we would have a church that is headed for destruction. Our church would then become a church of the blind leading the blind to fall into the biggest ditch. Instead of being the last ship of salvation we would then end up being the last ship of bondage that would load gullible and weak-minded people like a pack of sardines in a crazy ship and transport them to perpetual darkness. God forbids.  That will not be our portion in Jesus name.

Unfortunately, and painfully, our Rev. gentleman is blind right now. I will not wish any leader such disability, not even my enemy. I EMPATHIZE WITH HIM AND THE CHURCH FAMILY.  Also, that makes his job extremely difficult. So who becomes the real leader? Since he is incapacitated, he depends on others to lead. He is unable to see things for himself. When you are in such a position, you are at the mercy of those around you.  IT IS ABSOLUTELY IMPOSSIBLE TO BE EFFECTIVE AS A LEADER WITH SUCH A MAJOR HANDICAP. Consciously or unconsciously you are afraid because you don’t know who could hurt you. As a result, you compromise and dance along with whatever loud voice you hear. Those who have the ears of the Rev. Gentleman becomes leaders by default, and they push in all their personal agenda. Those are the same people that will love to maintain the status quo because they  may be  feeding off the weakness of the  ‘figurehead’  leader. 

Instead of us putting our heads together to see how we can bring relief to him we are celebrating his weakness as if it is a blessing from God.  Some are shouting all over the place that he is the longest-serving pastor. REALLY? Try to close your eyes for one day and let people lead you around and see if that is a good thing. There is nowhere in scripture where blindness is celebrated as a blessing. It is not a blessing to be blind. We must work together to rescue our Rev. gentleman from this dilemma. He is suffering in silence, and we Celestians must come to his rescue and allow him to live the rest of his life in peace and happiness.

Some of us probably think it is funny, but I can tell you that it is not funny at all. We should be smart and compassionate enough not to drive a willing horse to death. Put yourself in his position and imagine what it feels like to carry such a burden, then you will begin to feel his pain. The stress level of operating in such a state is heartbreaking. I genuinely empathize with such an unfortunate  state. I feel his pain.  Then there may be few die-hard waiting for him drop dead so they can start fighting for position. Well that will no longer be an issue, because he can now boldly declare that while holding the fort God sent the true and genuine successor of Papa SBJ Oshoffa during his tenure. THAT ALONE SHOULD BE SEEN AS A HUGE ACCOMPLISHMENT UNDER THE WATCH OF  THE REV. GENTLEMAN, REV. EMF OSHOFFA. IF THAT HAPPENS I CAN SEE HIM GOING DOWN IN HISTORY AS A GREAT HERO IN THE ANNALS OF CELESTIAL CHURCH OF CHRIST.

IN A DREAM WITH OUR REV. GENTLEMAN REV. OSHOFFA

On this day  Monday November 26^th, 2018 @ 6.20am.I had series of revelations about Rev. Emmanuel  Mobiyina Friday Oshoffa. He came across as a good person, joking and playing with several people. In one instance he needed my help to assist  him move a boxed object from one spot to another, because he could not move it. I did assist him. Then in another development we sat together, he sat on his own chair and I sat separately on my own chair close to him, and he revealed to me that he was ready to step down from his seat and allow me come in. He said he is ready to sign the papers and step aside. He then added that he won’t miss the position. I was surprised  in the dream at how easy he made it sound.

That suggests to  me that the man is carrying a burden that is too heavy for him. He needs our help and God’s intervention. From all indications our Rev. gentleman is a good man with a good heart, and he loves people, however, some powerful people have influenced him to engage in making some poor judgement that has led to severe consequences for the organization. Even those who have influenced him don’t really mean bad for the Church, their goal was to help the Church and help establish his leadership, but that was not the perfect will of God.  Sometimes in an attempt to help God, we may end up causing more trouble. 

I genuinely believe that everybody had tried their best based on their level of understanding and the situation on the ground. They sincerely believe they were trying to help the Celestial Church.

The bottom line is that a fierce battle has been raging between the kingdom of light and the kingdom of darkness, knowledge and ignorance, experience and neophytism enlightened leadership and mediocrity. By the grace of God, we shall overcome.

Do you all honestly believe that such a predicament is God’s perfect will for his church? Unfortunately, some people benefit greatly from other people’s misfortune and will fight to keep the status quo. In a sane world we protect the dignity and self-respect of our dear ones, but today in particular in the African continent, we seem to have set a new normal and celebrate the pain of our beloved ones. Ignorance is costly. I pray that God will send help speedily and deliver our Rev. gentleman from this dilemma in Jesus’s great and mighty name. 

However, that is not the issue now. GOD FORBID THAT I COME ACROSS AS IF I AM MAKING MOCKERY OF THE LEADER OF OUR CHURCH. I KNOW NOT TO DO THAT.  IT WILL BE TOTALLY OUT OF CHARACTER AND WOULD BE SHEER MADNESS FOR ME TO DO SUCH A THING.  I WAS NOT RAISED TO DISRESPECT MY ELDERS. THE TRUTH IS BITTER, BUT SOMEBODY HAD TO SAY IT WITH LOVE.

The point is the failure to obey and honor our PAPA SBJO will plunge the entire organization into spiritual darkness, in the sense that the Church will never have a genuine successor again. Spiritual darkness is even worse than physical blindness. You cannot produce a legitimate successor by changing the way Papa said it should be done.  AGAIN, YOU CANNOT PRODUCE A GENUINE SUCCESSOR WITH A FAKE DOCUMENT. It will never happen.

Everybody suffers when God’s instructions are compromised. We cannot move the post and succeed.

“Do not remove the ancient landmark, nor enter the fields of the fatherless; For their Redeemer is mighty; He will plead their case against you. Apply your heart to instruction, And your ears to words of knowledge.” (Proverbs 23:10-12 NKJV).

Here is a graphic description of the devil’s plan. Once the requirement of the 1980 CCC constitution that Papa gave is compromised, then we are left with a carnal choice. That will mean the end of the glory of the Celestial Church of Christ. What that means is that the Church of Christ will now be run like a family business. The seat of the Pastor will now be treated as a family inheritance. Oh no, no no that approach will destroy everything. Papa Oshoffa would throw up in his grave. The angels and all of heaven will be angry. Why? Because it is Celestial Church of Christ, not Celestial Church of Nigeria or the United States or any human being. We are building God’s kingdom, not our dynasty. This is God’s Business, not a family enterprise. Read this quote:

“No man is an island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent.” John Donne

Now let me be clear. This does not mean that Oshoffa’s children will be ignored. Not at all. Any sensible leader knows that we are all in this together. I SEE MYSELF AS ONE OF HIS CHILDREN, AND THAT WAS CONFIRMED BY THE VERY FIRST PROPHECY THE DAY, I VISITED BEULAH PARISH. MY EFFORTS WILL HELP THE FAMILY AND THE ENTIRE ORGANIZATION. THIS WILL BE GOOD FOR ONE AND ALL. However, if we make the mistake of shifting the original boundary, that is when everybody including the Oshoffa family will encounter serious challenges. In other words, there are blessings when we honor our Father and curses when we disobey. This fight is for the good of everybody. The only person that will lose is the DEVIL. 

 In comparison, that was the mistake the first King of Israel made, King Saul. Samuel told him to wait for him, but Saul was so afraid of his elders that he performed the duties of the priest. That was how the name of Saul and his entire lineage were wiped out from God’s kingdom. Most people don’t understand the concept of obeying and wait. When God says, wait for his time you better wait, because it is only the chosen vessel of God that can deliver. An alternative would only provide junk. 

LEADERSHIP VACUUM:

Another thing I have heard some people say is that there cannot be a vacuum in leadership. As a result, they must rush to put someone there by all means. That cannot be true. I would rather have a vacant seat than to have the wrong person occupy that seat. God is the one that raises leaders, not man. Trying to help God has cost us pain and hardship for thirty-four years. If you are head of the Church until the successor comes, you will do just fine. If Baba Bada of blessed memory has maintained his position and waited patiently till the true successor appears, he could have saved the church from this 34-year turbulence. Unfortunately, he chose the path of least resistance. He acted based upon his emotions and was deeply influenced by people who don’t have an intimate and theological understanding of God. Baba Bada and Baba EMF Oshoffa were demoted by the courts because they did not fully satisfy the 1980 CCC Constitution? That did not stop the Church from worshipping God. In other words, we don’t have to illegally occupy the Pastor’s seat in order to lead. You can just be a regent until the genuine successor shows up.

What are the consequences when we fail to honor our Father in the Lord?  Or alternatively, when we try to move ancient boundaries? IT WILL NOT BE WELL WITH US.

WHEN TRUE LEADERSHIP IS LACKING, SLACK IN QUALITY OF SERVICE  BECOMES OBVIOUS:

Now you can see the root cause of our problems in the Celestial Church. That is why the Spirit said to King Saul it is better to obey than to sacrifice and the sin of stubbornness is as the sin of witchcraft.  The actual test of leadership is to lead by example. A true leader must lead from the heart, not from the head. Scripture tells us that he that rules over men must be just ruling in fear of the Lord. A leader that fails to practice something as basic as the fifth commandment needs to be truly born again. A leader that fails to honor his Father is not a wise child. A wise child will fight to protect the dignity, respect and honor of his parents. May God let our children be smart. Amen.

Unfortunately, these days every little thing that happens we find ourselves in the courthouse trying to sue or be sued. The irony is that instead of the courts running to us for help we are running to the courts. Conflict resolution through the application of biblical principles is the most effective way to solve life challenges. 

Are human-made laws more binding than the acts of God?  Christ called the Pharisees hypocrites because they tried to replace the commandments of God with the traditions of men. He also said of the Jews you honor me with your lips, but your hearts are from me. In Malachi 1:6 scripture says if you call me master and Lord, and do not obey me, then where is my honor. Words are cheap, and actions are rare. There are severe consequences if we violate the commandments of God. The Bible says if we continue in disobedience, by dishonoring our Father after we have been warned, it will not be well with us.

Could that be the reason why Celestial Church has been crawling for thirty-four years? Could that be the reason why the leadership has been struggling in ways we have not seen before? Teaching for doctrines the commandments of men? What happened to the Spirit of love that we all enjoyed in the seventies and early eighties? What happened to the signs, wonders, and miracles that we enjoyed and cherished during the glorious days of the church? I will submit to you that these wonders are on hold for now till we go back to the 1980 CCC constitution and obey the voice of our Father. Then we can all enjoy multiples of the power that Papa SBJ predicted.

At this point, I will advise that the best favor we can do ourselves as individuals and as a church is to HONOR our great Pastor Founder Papa SBJ Oshoffa by implementing the sacred utterances he made. We are at a crossroads and we have two options. The first option is to try to manipulate the church and its members with human-made documents obtained through dubious means and seek to hold on to power that would soon disappear. The second option is to do what Papa said to do with regards to succession and allow the rain of blessings to start pouring again. 

The very painful  thing is that when a leader walks in disobedience and sin, his actions will affect the whole organization and cause lack, poverty, sickness, and disease. The leader is supposed to be the moral compass of the church and the foundation of morality. However, if the foundation has structural problems, then it won’t be long before the whole building comes tumbling down. Not practicing what one preaches makes it very difficult to be an effective leader.

Our children are watching what we do. Our actions speak so loudly that they no longer hear our voice. It’s  not a good thing to dishonor our parents.  The apparent consequence according to scripture is that it will not be well with us. 

Has it been well with us in the last 34 years? Do we have a healthy church? Do we have healthy finances as a church? Do we have a standard block of offices for the Church? Has Imeko the Holy City accomplished the status of a Holy tourist city? Do we walk in love as a church? Have we been able to build Imeko City to reflect the Glory of God’s Kingdom? Have we been able to hold the church together?

Let’s take a quick look at Imeko. Thank God for the “Cathedral.” In many cities in the United States and several other cosmopolitan cities around the world, I have seen church structures. The complete structure involves  blocks of offices, pastorate, youth departments, children’s department, High school, standard parking lots, Fellowship Hall, Commercial kitchen, Athletic building, gymnasium, Church bookstore, and gift shop, etc.

However, how come that after 34 years no good drainage system, no good roads, no street lights, no parking lights, no pavement, no good restrooms, no shopping centers, no excellent plumbing, no primary schools for Imeko city? Can we honestly say it is well with us? How come when there is heavy rain in Imeko, Parish One gets flooded because of poor drainage system? How come life is not bubbling at Imeko daily except for the Christmas season, even that is happening only because we obeyed the directive given by Papa. Is it well with us as a church? We claim to have millions of members. How can you have millions of members apparently depend on Cherubim and Seraphim Church to come to our rescue? There is something seriously wrong with that picture.

It is better to do the right and godly thing than trying to manipulate and control people with all types of human-made documents. We must be honest with ourselves and stop celebrating mediocrity and failure. Now is the time for us to act and honor our father SBJ Oshoffa by fulfilling his sacred utterances so that it may be well with our children and us.

THE COST OF TRAINING:

 I was the Superior leader in charge of Uniben Parish, Benin City before God opened the door for me to come to the United States for further studies in ministerial and practical training in 1986. We started the branch from scratch and obtained a letter of authenticity from Ketu. Other denominations would typically invest a considerable amount in preparation of their workers. However, when coming to the United States for ministerial training, I never asked or requested a dime from Ketu. I came to the United States by the special grace of God after receiving divine impartation from Papa SBJ Oshoffa. 

So far, I have completed my bachelors, Masters, and Ph.D. in Pastoral ministry and we have paid off two commercial buildings worth hundreds of thousands of US dollars in conservative value. Just calculate the money God has invested and the discipline to go through the ministerial and practical training plus the cost of dozens of leadership training over the years. You are looking at hundreds of thousands of American dollars invested by God so far. In my college days, I maintained a 4.00-point grade point average. I graduated the outstanding theological students in my class. I graduated Summa cum Laude. I was a member of who is Who among students in American Universities and Colleges.  I am saying all these to show that my 33 years here have been busy, expensive and challenging. I believe each of us has been paying the price of hard-work and discipline per God’s plan to take the Celestial Church to a global and enviable standard in our little ways. So, no one should look down on the hard-work of another, because what is not known to man is well known to God. Not only that by God’s Grace I have maintained excellent health. My first book, the greatest Physician is all about health and living right. A healthy and wise adult is better than young and senseless youth.  Think about what I just said. 

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THREE CARDINAL POINTS THAT FULFILL THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE 1980 CCC CONSTITUTION AND HOLY SPIRIT CHOICE AS STATED IN OUR BOOK:

1.  There is a date and a time when the revelations were given unto the erstwhile incumbent as stated in the 1980 CCC Constitution.

Thursday, March 28th, 1985.

That was the day I revealed all my God-inspired dreams and prophecies to Papa SBJ Oshoffa before his lieutenants concerning succession.

While I was still talking, He said I was telling the truth and that I was full of the Spirit. He said I should record everything I disclosed in a cassette tape and bring to him.

This fulfills the part of the constitution that said

it would be revealed to the erstwhile incumbent.

Scriptural Support:

Matthew 16:15-17

“He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Simon Peter answered and said, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Jesus answered and said to him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but My Father who is in heaven. Also, I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock, I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it. And I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.” (Matthew 16:15-19 NKJV).

• There is a date and a time when the transfer of anointing took place through laying on of hands and holding onto the Holy Robe of the Pastor Founder.

Friday, March 29th, 1985

In the Holy land at the International headquarters Ketu. I was taken to Papa by Espedit.

Espedit introduced me to Papa as the young man that disclosed those great revelations and that I had brought the tape. Papa took the tape, then asked my city of origin. Then he gave me 20 Naira for transportation. He said I should hold his garment and ask for what I wanted.

At first, I grabbed a large portion of his garment, but he said just holding a small part would be equally effective. I held his garment and prayed as earlier, and then, (detailed in our book) directed by the Holy Spirit: 

After which I shouted Hallelujah, Hosanna, and Ebenezer seven times each.

It was the heart of the divine encounter.  It replicates what happened between Elijah and Elisha. Elijah asked Elisha what he wanted.  I also was at the right place and at the right time. Elisha saw Elijah before he departed and what he picked up was his robe, an indication of great power.

Scriptural support: 2 Kings 2:9-14; Deuteronomy 34:9

Moses transferred power to Joshua after he laid hands on him for a specific purpose.

Six months later, Papa was called home to the Lord.

These two parts fulfilled the requirement of the 1980 CCC constitution. The reason why he did not name and proclaim was it also had to be done at a time chosen by God. Detailed explanation is on pages 54 through 61 of our book.

• There is a 381 pages text of the “Acts of the Holy Spirit” to show how the Holy Spirit made his choice per the prophetic utterance of Papa SBJ Oshoffa.

Papa said the Holy Spirit would choose his successor. We have written a Holy Spirit-inspired book with 381 pages explaining in detail  how the Holy Spirit had chosen me as successor with overwhelming evidence and pin-point accuracy. 

The above three points categorically and unequivocally fulfill the sacred utterances of Papa SBJ OSHOFFA and meet the requirements of the 1980 CCC constitution, Section 111. No need to change anything in the constitution. None of all the claimants to the Pastor’s seat can satisfy these requirements as had been meticulously presented by the Holy Spirit through this manual. NONE OF THE SELF-PROCLAIMED PASTORS COMES CLOSE.

MOMMY EDITH OSHOFFA AND THE SPIRITUAL SIGNIFICANCE OF THE NUMBER 38:

A close reading of Prophetess Edith’s book reveals one of those hidden puzzles that only the Spirit of God can discover, recognize and then solve. Most people will read it and not even have a clue what the mystery is all about. In my interpretation, I believe it is the Spirit of God that spoke those words through Princess Edith. Now let us pay close attention to what the Spirit said through her and help solve the puzzle at the same time: According to her,

“I do not yet fully comprehend the meaning of 38 years, but I strongly believe that God, being the perfect planner and achiever, will reveal Himself at the appointed time through whosoever He will choose.”

My understanding of this statement is that at the appointed time God will make the meaning of 38 years plain, which seem to be a cardinal marker in the life of Papa SBJ Oshoffa. A more in-depth insight into 38 years will reveal more truths that may come only from the person God has chosen to succeed Papa SBJO.

To that, I will say, God who is the most exceptional communicator, the best architect, planner, and achiever has given me the answer to 38years, and I believe it will make more sense to Princess Edith and to all those who read this book. (Detail explanation is on Page 258 through 269 of the book). Meanwhile, let me state up front that Sunday, September 29^th, 1985 was the exact day that Celestial Church turned 38 years. That same day the Holy Spirit spoke to me in a dream, and I have the original documentation of this dream. The Holy Spirit said to me “the Lord is choosing you to be the head of His church.”

Now that I have presented my case as the true and genuine successor to the Pastor-Founder. I believe that my presentation fulfills all the requirements of the 1980 CCC constitution section 111 as well as meets the will expressed by Papa SBJ Oshoffa on a live interview during his lifetime.

As a result, I humbly ask the leadership of the Church to examine the contents of my presentations and if they turn out to be the truth as I already know they are, let us join our hands together in accordance with the will of Papa SBJ Oshoffa on live interview and begin the healing process of building the last ship of salvation. I will ask that all factions come together and let us start the journey of the restoration of the Celestial Church of Christ to her former Glory and future greatness.

WHAT DID PAPA SBJ OSHOFFA SAY SHOULD HAPPEN WHEN HIS GENUINE SUCCESSOR FINALLY SHOWS UP?

SBJO: “The one who was there before, will stay in his place, but the one chosen by the Spirit of God, is the one to whom they will all be bowing down. He is the one.”

Question: So, does it mean that if the Holy Spirit descends today, and decides to implement this, you will agree to this arrangement?

SBJO ANSWER: “Oh yes, it is already written.  He (the Holy-Spirit-chosen successor) may be one of my children; he may be a white person; he may be from America. Wherever God chooses from, we shall accept him as our leader.”

We need one  another, and I cannot do it alone without the help and cooperation of all true Celestians and the support of the Almighty God. Let us begin the journey of love, peace, progress, and unity and begin to treat one  another with dignity and respect as it was in the days of the Pastor-Founder. Let us cease from fighting God’s plan. No man, no matter how powerful can stop the sun from shining. Now is the time for change. Any further delay will be catastrophic. Enough is enough.

I pray for long, Holy, healthy and peaceful life for our Reverend gentleman EMF Oshoffa. The best advice I can give to him is for him to obey the voice of his biological Father and my spiritual Father SBJ Oshoffa.

HERE IS THE WHOLE TRUTH:

Celestial Church of Christ is a ship that is the mother of all ships. It is more significant than a continent, a country, a tribe or a family. It is only God that can effectively manage his church. That is why any attempt to take it from the hands of God and place it in  the hands of men will be impossible. For what God has done, nothing can be taken out, and nothing can be added.

CONCLUDING THOUGHTS:

When I presented my story to Papa SBJ Oshoffa on Thursday the 28^th of March 1985. He said I was telling the truth and that I was full of the Spirit. On Friday the 29th of March 1985 he followed the biblical pattern of how power is transferred by asking me to hold his robe and pray for what I wanted. In the process, he laid hands on me as Moses laid hands on Joshua.  

After thirty-two years of ministerial training in the United States, I visited Imeko and was asked to offer thanks to God. I sent money for them to buy instruments, but the Shepherd said the crown first. As a result, I built a crown in Parish One at Imeko.

On reading the book written by Mommy Edith Oshoffa, she mentioned that she didn’t quite understand the number 38 even though it had been a significant marker in the life and ministry of Papa. She said  “…God being the perfect planner and achiever, will reveal himself at the appointed time through whosoever He will choose.”As God will have it Sunday, September 29^th, 1985, the same day the Celestial Church turned 38 years, that same day the Holy Spirit spoke verbally to me in the dream and said “God is choosing you to be the head of his church. Also, it was the year the Church turned thirty eight years that I had the divine encounter with PAPA SBJO.

Thirty-three years later September 9^th, 2018 I presented the book to Mommy Edith during the morning service at her home church. Before she read the book,  and without me mentioning one word about the essence of my mission, she asked the leader in charge to cover me with the original robe of the Founder after the service so I can pray for whatever I wanted. Also, they asked everyone in the congregation to get one candle and face Papa’s robe and pray for whatever they wanted. While that was going on, I was asked to pray for the whole congregation facing the robe as well.  Mommy Edith also helped me carry the special cross for the special thanksgiving; she even helped me place the order for the unique handcrafted Founders chair that I used for thanks offering in her church. It took about three months for the chair to be built. Plus, we have a book 381 pages of the acts of the Holy Spirit concerning succession.

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT I ONLY MET MOMMY EDITH OSHOFFA THE WEEK I VISITED NIGERIA FROM THE USA. AND BOTH OF US NEVER DISCUSSED ANYTHING ABOUT SUCCESSION. HER HOSPITALITY AND SACRED GENEROSITY TOWARDS ME WERE STRICTLY BY THE DIRECTIVES OF THE HOLY SPIRIT.

The evidence is truly overwhelming. It is now up to the World headquarters at Imeko and the Supreme headquarters at Port Novo and all other factions  to review my presentation and lets now come together as one-fold with one shepherd and together take the Celestial Church of Christ to the promised land of excellence

Even though I have more INDISPUTABLE  evidence and convincing proofs than anyone wearing the Pastor’s robe or sitting on the Pastor’s chair, I will ask for all to come together in one accord. My goal is UNITY, NOT DIVISION. Part of my spiritual training is that protocols must be followed. To God alone be all the Glory. I pray that the God of our Father in the Lord, Papa SBJ Oshoffa will intervene and bring his church together again in Jesus’s great and mighty name.

PLEASE PAY ATTENTION TO THESE DATES: THESE ARE SIGNS THAT CONFIRM WHAT THE HOLY SPIRIT HAS DONE. THESE DATES WERE NOT PLANNED, THEY JUST HAPPENED.

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 5TH 1985 PAPA SAID TO MOMMY EDITH, “ I WANT TO GO HOME, GO TELL MY SON OMEBEN TO GIVE US MANY POLICEMEN AS ESCORT  SO THAT WE WOULD NOT BE TRAMPLED UPON, BECAUSE THE CROWD WOULD BE MUCH, I SHALL STOP BY AT KETU, I WILL GO TO ABEOKUTA BUT I WILL GO AND REST AT IMEKO.”

33 YEARS LATER WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 5TH, 2018 WAS THE DAY I FIRST PRESENTED MYSELF TO MOMMY EDITH AND TEARS OF JOY WELLED UP IN HER EYES BECAUSE MY PRESENCE AND DONATION INVOKED MEMORIES OF HOW GOD USED TO SUPERNATURALLY PROVIDE THROUGH HER FATHER SBJ OSHOFFA. THAT SAME MORNING I HAD A DREAM AND I SAW PAPA SBJO IN HIS WHITE ROBE WITH A HAT, STANDING AT BEULAH PARISH. HE TOOK OFF HIS HAT AND STARTED WALKING AWAY WITH AN ANGEL BURNING INCENSE IN FRONT OF HIM AS THEY WALKED AWAY. AS IF TO SAY NOW THAT I HAVE FINALLY APPEARED TO REVEAL MYSELF AS HIS SUCCESSOR, HE COULD THEN EXIT.

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 9TH. 1985  WAS THE DAY PAPA SBJO HANDED OVER ALL HIS KEYS TO MOMMY EDITH AND GAVE HER INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING THE FAMILY.

33 YEARS LATER SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 9TH, 2018 WAS THE DAY I PRESENTED OUR BOOK  REV. SBJ OSHOFFA VINDICATED… A TRUE MAN OF GOD, TO MOMMY EDITH DURING THE SUNDAY MORNING 10AM SERVICE. THAT WAS THE SAME DAY SHE INSTRUCTED THE SHEPHERD OF THE CHURCH TO CLOTHE OR COVER ME WITH PAPA’S ROBE SO I COULD PRAY FOR WHATEVER I WANTED. 

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 10^th, 1985 This was the day that Prophet SBJ Oshoffa transitioned into eternal glory.

33 YEARS LATER MONDAY SEPTEMBER  10^th, 2018: This was the day I traveled to Imeko to lay a wreath. A memorial service was conducted for the founder on that day. During the service I offered thanks in commemoration of the 33 year anniversary of the Founder. During the thanksgiving as I danced towards the altar, I felt the physical presence of the Holy Spirit. I tried real hard to control myself but the power of the Spirit overwhelmed me and swept my feet ofF the ground. I was completely slain. The entire church were so excited but to me it was a very humbling experience. Immediately after the offering one of the elders walked to me and said, “Now I know you are a prophet.” Prophet Greg who was with me explained that what God started at Mommy Edith’s church on Sunday September 9th he completed on Monday September 10^th. He said the reason why I was slain in the Spirit was God’s way of letting me know that a power that is bigger than me was released upon my life on that day.

The significance of the matching dates is just another sign of precision arrangement by the Holy Spirit of God.  Remember that our Lord and Savior went to Glory at 33. The first Unification group that was instituted to bring all factions together in the Celestial Church consisted of 33 members. Power from on high was released upon me during the 33rd anniversary of the celebration of the Founder at Imeko Parish One, where a crown was built at the mercy land on my behalf. These dates were not pre planned by Mommy Edith and I. To God alone be all the Glory. These were orchestrated by the Holy Spirit.  This year 2019 will make it 33 years since I came to the United States. Again, these are all just divine signs of the working of the Holy Spirit.

ONE MORE INDEPENDENT HOLY SPIRIT EVIDENCE:

 I visited Imeko in 2017 after thirty-two years in the United States, the very first Celestian I ran into was a Prophetess. She mentioned to me that part of her responsibility was to pray for Rev. EMF Oshoffa. She was the one that gave a message to me and said there is a seat of elevation waiting for me. Till today this Prophetess does not have a clue about my real status. On Thursday the 26^th of April 2019, she called to let me know that she had an open vision about me. She said in her vision she saw me on a stage with a microphone addressing millions of people, while holding a cross. While that was going on, she said she saw a hand place a crown on my head. This Prophetess has been praying for me as led by the Spirit since August, 2017   when I met her for the first time.

Immediately after that vision,  she received a phone call from another prophet who said God said to tell her that she had been praying for one man every day for a long time, that the man’s prayer had been answered. She was further instructed to give personal  thanks to God every day on behalf of this man. The prophet said he saw the paper with the name of this person with a long written symbol of a pass mark on the paper. This was a confirmation of what the Lord already revealed to me, because a few weeks ago, my exam paper was graded in the dream and I was given 100%.

There goes another independent prophetic confirmation from people that don’t even have a clue that God through the Holy Spirit had chosen me as the original successor to the Pastor Founder. It is not the accuracy of the prophecy that is so much the issue, but the long thread of consistency and confirmation by independent prophets and prophetesses since 1980 till today.

 (For those who are interested, I have a recording of this latest message from Imeko the Holy Land of CCC Worldwide).  To God alone be all the Glory.

Please enclosed is a copy of the book for your review and decision.

May God cause his face to shine on his Church again. Psalm 80

Halleluyah, Hosanna, and Ebenezer to one and all in Jesus great and mighty name.

Papa SBJO Vindicated,

For Christ and His Kingdom,

In one accord,

Rev. Dr. Wisdom Okotie, PhD

(Superior Senior Leader, 1985).