Joseph Otsibah 
The second day of the Seminar for Ministers and Their Wives Who Will Retire by 2035, currently taking place at the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC), Gomoa Fetteh, from 13th to 16th October 2025, began with a spirited devotion led by Apostle M. S. Appiah, Madina Area Head.
Drawing his message from Proverbs 4:23–27, Galatians 1:4, and the theme “Be Focused to Reach Your Goal,”Apostle Appiah admonished participants to view their divine call as a sacred privilege rather than a position earned through education or human effort. “See your call as a great privilege, not a position attained by educational qualification, but purely divine,” he said. Referring to the example of Jesus, he reminded the gathering that “we did not choose ourselves, but God called us,” stressing that “grace will carry us through.”
He cautioned ministers to avoid distractions and remain resolute in their commitment to the call of God. “God chose you because of your availability, not your qualifications,” he noted. “The success is up to Him; the obedience is up to us. When He called us, He already had in mind that we would succeed, provided we are faithful and available.” Apostle Appiah encouraged the ministers not to be swayed by temporary challenges, declaring, “Don’t look at circumstantial evidence to the contrary, just press on. God will surprise you.”
Using the perseverance of Christ as an example, Apostle Appiah urged ministers to endure opposition and hardship. “Heaven was looking upon Jesus to see if He would come out victorious, and yes, He did. He looked at the glory before Him and endured the cross,” he said. “Something great lies ahead of us. We must focus our eyes on Jesus. Like Him, we must be poised to say one day, ‘It is finished.’” Recalling personal experiences during a transfer to Onitsha, Nigeria, as Area Head in 1997, he testified, “The opposition was great, but the Spirit of God whispered into my ears, ‘I have called you, not man.’ Don’t look at people; don’t listen to people. It is God’s plan. God never fails nor disappoints.”
Apostle Appiah further encouraged the ministers to concentrate on past victories and future goals rather than current challenges. “Spend your energy on moving forward. It is well with your soul,” he assured. Citing Philippians 2:8–10, he reminded them that “Jesus was humiliated on the cross, therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above every name, that at the mention of Jesus, every knee should bow to the glory of God.”
Concluding his exhortation, Apostle Appiah advised ministers to avoid the pitfalls that could lead to demotion, dismissal, or excommunication. “King Solomon admonished us to guard our hearts, keep corrupt thoughts far from our lips, let our eyes look straight ahead, and make level paths for our feet so we may land safely,” he said. “The raven that fed Elijah is still alive and will visit you at the right time; only believe.” He encouraged all present to remain faithful to their calling, adding, “Remember what God told you when He called you – through prophecies and personal reflections – because He is faithful and true. Remain focused.”
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