Joseph Attoh 
The General Secretary of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Samuel Gyau Obuobi, has assured believers of God’s presence in their lives even in times of trials, sufferings, and battles.
He made this remark on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at the Osu Central Auditorium of The Church of Pentecost during their 2024 Christmas Convention.
Delivering the sermon titled ‘Emmanuel – God With Us’, Apostle Obuobi emphasised that Christmas transcends mere merrymaking; it is a time to celebrate Jesus’ birth and reflect on its significance.
He referenced Matthew 1:21-23, highlighting the prophecy from Isaiah 7:14, which foretold the virgin birth of Jesus.
‘One of the unique things that sets Jesus apart is His virgin birth,’ he stated, adding, ‘Jesus was conceived without the intervention of man. This is a fact we cannot debate; it is the truth of the word of God.’
Elaborating on the meaning of ‘Emmanuel,’ which means ‘God with us,’ Apostle Obuobi highlighted the importance of recognising God’s constant presence in believers’ lives.
He cited Isaiah 41:10 to encourage the congregation, saying, ‘The believer must always walk in the confidence that God is always with them. We will not walk in fear of demons, witches, or any satanic powers.’
He further referenced Jesus’ promise in Matthew 28:20, assuring that God’s presence accompanies believers even in their darkest moments.
‘Even when we come face to face with death, He is with us,’ Apostle Obuobi affirmed, drawing from Psalm 23:4.
He reminded the faithful that God’s presence remains steadfast through trials and battles, as stated in Deuteronomy 20:1: ‘Life is sometimes full of wars and battles, but even if we are faced with enemies more sophisticated than we are, our God is always with us.’
Concluding his message, the General Secretary invoked Romans 8:31 to reassure believers of God’s diving protection: ‘Because God is with us, nobody can rise up or come against the child of God.’
He encouraged the congregation to embrace the true essence of Christmas by acknowledging and celebrating the ever-abiding presence of God in their lives.
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