THE MIRACLE OF THE NUMBER 38 IN THE CELESTIAL CHURCH OF CHRIST

Superior Senior Prophetess Lace Sister Edith Oshoffa in her book, SBJ Oshoffa, the Enigmatic Leader of our time, wrote a beautiful piece about the number 38. Let’s examine her statement:

“C.C.C. EVENTS & DATES: It is pertinent to take note of the following events and dates, to be able to appreciate the greatness of God, the perfect architect, in our lives and in the life of the church: SBJO was born 11th October 1909.  SBJO heard the voice LULI, THE GRACE OF JESUS CHRIST, on 23 May 1947 SBJO was 38 years of age. The mortal remains of Papa SBJO laid at the mortuary for 38 days.  SBJO received the Divine Order on 29th September 1947, when the church was founded, and the name of the Church descended. SBJO received the last call, joined his ancestors on the morning of Tuesday 10 September 1985. Celestial Church of Christ was 38years old.  SBJO received the divine commission during the first week of October 1947.  SBJO’S final journey ended on the 19 October 1985, when his mortal body was laid to rest in his compound at IMEKO. The Church was 38 years Old. I have now realized that the months of May, September, and October are very significant in our lives and the life of the Church. 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 the above statement by Mommy Edith Oshoffa is that at the appointed time God will make the meaning of 38 years plain, which seems to be a cardinal marker in the life of Papa SBJ Oshoffa. A deeper insight into 38 years will reveal more truths that may come from the person God has chosen to succeed Papa SBJO and/or other source.

 To that I will say, God who is the greatest 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 our book with an open mind:

1. Papa started his ministry on September 29, 1947, when he was 38 years of age. On Sunday, September 29th, 1985, exactly the day the Celestial Church turned 38 years, the HOLY SPIRIT spoke to me in my dream: “The Lord is choosing you to be the head of his Church.” (Original copy of my immediate documentation of this dream is available). Mommy Edith Oshoffa was right. The mystery of the number 38 is hereby fully resolved in Jesus great and mighty name just by this dream alone. However, there are more related points.

2. I had a divine encounter with Papa Oshoffa on 29th March 1985, the year that CCC turned 38 years. Pastor Founder SBJ Oshoffa said to me on that day and year, “Hold my robe and ask God for whatever you want him to do for you.” I held the edge of his robe and prayed as follows: “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.”

-Wisdom Okotie

While I prayed silently, Papa placed his right hand on my head, with his head bowed and prayed silently as well. I was moved mightily by the Spirit. SIX MONTHS AFTER THIS ENCOUNTER PAPA SBJO WAS CALLED HOME TO BE WITH THE LORD.

3. The 1980 CCC Constitution which has been a tough nut to crack by those who claim to be the true successors to the Founder was promulgated into being on the 29th of March 1980. Likewise, 29th of March 1985 was the day I had a divine encounter with Papa concerning succession. That means the 1980 CCC Constitution shares the same “birthday” with the day Papa laid hands on me for impartation and empowerment, which happens to be the 38th year of the Celestial Church of Christ.

To break it down, Papa started his ministry at age 38, he ministered for 38 years, the day the Church turned 38 years, the Holy Spirit verbally chose me in a dream as the head of the Celestial Church of Christ. Also, the 38th year of the Church I had a divine encounter with Papa concerning succession. Furthermore, the 1980 CCC constitution shares the same birthday March 29th with the day Papa laid hands on me. (Please excuse the repetition).

These points don’t need any secret interpretation, they are as clear as crystal and as bright as a sunny day to those who are spiritually discerning.   These are not mere coincidence, they are divine signals to validate, confirm and to show the hand of God at work. Only those who are spiritually mature can understand these divine signals.  ONLY GOD CAN ARRANGE THINGS LIKE THIS. THIS SHOULD SOLVE WHATEVER PUZZLE IS ASSOCIATED WITH 38YEARS IN THE LIFE OF SBJO AND CCC. TO GOD ALONE BE ALL THE GLORY.