By: Pastor Emmanuel Oladimeji

Venue: UNILAG Multipurpose Hall

Date: Sunday, January 7th, 2024

Text: Isa55:1-3; Pslm42:1-2

Demonization of the minds of youths must be prayed against so it does not escalate. The youth of this generation need a lot of prayers on their attitude of disrespect, entitlement mentality, doing what they like, being interested in immediate pleasures, five minutes of sexual pleasure, and being a member of the marine kingdom.

Prophetic Outlook for 2024 – No. 11

The devil’s aim is to kill a lot of Christians this year … the escape route is to purse God.

Things to note about intimacy with God

1. This year, intimacy with God should be your priority.

2. This year, let your experience of God be an individual thing, not a collective thing.

3. Take root in God by yourself this year.

4. Intimacy with God gives authentic auction and authority in the spirit

5. Our strength as Christians comes from intimacy with God.

6. True intimacy with God always brings humility

7. Our intimacy with God determines the impact of our lives this year.

8. Nothing refines character like intimacy with God

9. Intimacy with God gives you freshness

10. Intimacy with God will not allow you to keep struggling with bad habits in secret

11. Intimacy with God impacts our genuine respect for God and his kingdom

12. Intimacy makes you cry desperately to know the heartbeat of God always.

13. Your intimacy with God is what determines your level of influence in your generation

14. Intimacy is the foundation of Christian authority and power

15. It is your intimacy that will introduce you to your generation

16. Intimacy with God never lies; it speaks

17. Intimacy with God gives you genuine passion for his work and his kindgom.

18. Intimacy with God will expose the true state of your heart to you

19. Spiritual depth is not a function of age; it is a product of search.

20. Spiritual depth puts you in practical command. You exercise authority where you find yourself.

21. If you dont deny God in the secret, He will never disappoint you in public

How do you draw closer to God this year?

1. Beware of seduction and seducers – Prov 7:10-12

2. Beware of corruption – Daniel 1:8

3. Understand the power of consistency this year

4. Embrace self-discipline.

5. Understand the dangers of bitterness, jealousy, pride and gossip

6. Let nothing come between you and God this year

7. Regularly demand the help of the Holy Spirit. Romans 8:26

8. Let God know that you cannot do anything without His direction

9. Be committed to covenant practice.

10. Maintain an open heart. It is the first evidence that you are ready to draw closer to God.

Prayer Point

Lord, give me a strong appetite and hunger for your presence.