27/11/2024
I AM NOT GOD BUT OLUMBA OLUMBA OBU
First Bible Lesson: Revelation 11:15
"And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of His Christ; and He shall reign for ever and ever."
Second Bible Lesson: 1 Corinthians 15:28
"And when all things shall be subdued unto Him, then shall the Son also himself be subject unto Him that put all things under him, that God may be all in all."
Golden Text: Revelation 21:3
"And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and He will dwell with them, and they shall be His people, and God Himself will be with them, and be their God."
Brethren the Word of God is not something that can be revealed through human wisdom or to be interpreted by the wisdom of this world. It is not something that is written down on papers. It has been fixed from the foundation of the world. If you subtract or add to it you make yourself a confusionist, and must suffer the penalty.
It is an undisputable fact that no one hates Brotherhood. The problem is that you members of Brotherhood do not abide by the Word of God you are given from day to day. You have left what you should do, and gone to do what you are supposed not to do.
This is where the confusion lies. For you to say that a man is God, or that Olumba Olumba Obu is God, puts you out of gear. God has been doing his work by Himself from the beginning of creation. Adam, Moses, Abraham or Christ did not say that they were God. Even Jesus Christ simply said that He was the Son sent by the Father. Now God has come by Himself to do His will, and exalt His glory.
There is no doubt that the Son is also with all the hosts of heaven. In accordance with God's divine purpose that, at the fullness of time, He will make His dwelling among men, He has now come to dwell with you. It is foolishness to keep waiting for the Son of God in the sky or in the clouds; for this is not the time for son, angel or prophets. But it is the time for God to manifest His multifarious glory to mankind. All the children of God are here. It is time for all glories, gratitude, praises and thanks to be given to God direct; for He is here to manifest His will on earth.
You are all witnesses. The entire world is my witness, even the angels, that I have never said that I am God; and that I have never denied that it is the Father who is doing all the work being done on earth today.
In ages past, the Father was still the one who was doing His work through intermediaries. But these individuals were given the praises instead of God. Now at the fullness of time, God has come in person to receive all praises, honors, and thanks that are due Him. Moses confessed that he was not the one doing these works in his days. But his brothers attributed all glories to him. The same with Jesus the Christ. He used to proclaim: "I can do nothing of my own will; for I do not do my will but the will of him that sent me". (John 5:30). Yet the followers gave the glory to Jesus Christ. For this reason God has come to receive the glories due Him before the world was.
God had sent angels and prophets to do these works. They were unable. He finally sent His Son. They held Him as the heir, and killed Him. Whom do you think then that the Father will send? He now comes by Himself as the owner of the vineyard. For now the question is: what will the owner of the vineyard do to those who killed His Son, the heir? Read Matthew chapter twenty-one. He did not promise to send the Son again; but to come Himself after this. This generation is very fortunate to see the day that God has come down personally to receive His glories and honours.
It is true that the visioners have been able to see that Christ is now on earth. But have they been able to see the parousia of the one who created the heavens and the earth? This great personality has come to make His dwelling place among men. It is said that the one to govern will govern with an Iron Rod and that the government will take control over the earth. This is the Father's government in power.
Although people must have had the belief that God does all things, this is not enough; because the glories and honours were not given to God but to intermediaries. Take up your Bible. Refer to all publications. Take a cursory glance at the world today. See the rulers and the governments of mankind, and you will be convinced that the Bible is inspired, and not the work of any human imagination. Worldly wisdom or technical know-how does not come in here. This government is Theocratic. Therefore for you to tell people that Leader Olumba Olumba Obu is God, you have automatically made God to be a man. That is why people suspect that there is some hidden power underneath in Brotherhood of the Cross and Star. For, according to them, Jesus Christ who was the son of God came and died; and had at no time spoken in the first person. But here is Leader Olumba Olumba Obu, an ordinary human being they know, and you say he is God. What will happen if he dies? What will happen to Brotherhood of the Cross and Star? Who will be able to step in and do his works? These and many other flipping questions are presented to the world by the people of the world.
In fact they will go as far as saying that Moses came with some powers, but he died. They will mention quite a number of great men who trod this earth but died; and they will ask you whether Leader Olumba Olumba Obu will never die. Because if he dies, his followers will be subjected to greater sufferings, since there will be no one to lead them and perform the mighty works now seen in Brotherhood of the Cross and Star.
From day to day you are faced to answer them what you feel is correct because you are responsible for these questions. You do not abide by the truth preached to you. You show lack of faith in God. Have I ever told you that this power is mine; or that I have any power of my own? Have I ever told you that I even exist at all? Moses and others who came were powerful people. Jesus the Christ was powerful. But all I know is that now, the God who created the heavens and the earth has come down to make His dwelling among mankind. He is the one doing all these works, and not myself.
In the time of Moses you will remember that there was power by the use of the Ark of the Covenant, and the use of the Staff.
There was the burning of incense and lighting of candles. Have you ever seen me using a Staff, burning incense, lighting candles, drawing circles, using consecrated handkerchiefs, holding a wooden or metal cross or the like?
This is not the time for incantations. In the time of Jesus the Christ He moved from place to place. He preached openly in marketplaces. He would speak, and the dead would rise. He at times would touch the blind, and the blind would receive their sight. Have you ever seen me moving from one place to another, or even praying for the sick, or touching the infirm to get well? But many of these dead ones today have come back to life. The blind ones are daily receiving their sight; and even greater works are going on without a word.
Who then is doing all these works? Is this not clear evidence that the owner of the Vineyard has arrived? Give glory to the Father, for He is here Himself doing His works. When you talk of powerful works, you may mention Lazarus who died for four days, and was brought back to life by Jesus. Jesus had to go to the grave, and pray tearfully, before Lazarus came back to life. Jesus Himself died only to come back to life after three days. But today we have seen something more significant, something more striking. We have seen someone dead, and come back to life after seven days. The raising of the dead is a hobby in Brotherhood of the Cross and Star.
These great works are accomplished without a word or formalities. These are clear evidences that the Father is now here doing His works. Just fancy the number of insane persons that are brought here. No physical treatment is given to them; and, in fact, all they do is remain here; and when their time is come, they go home completely healed. And what about your personal problems and difficulties? Do you not witness how they are overcome without the assistance of anyone? Does this not prove to you that these works are not done by any human being but by God Himself? Why not give the credit to God; or does God not merit this glory?
This is where the world is confused when you tell them that Leader O. O. Obu is God, and that Leader O. O. Obu is the one doing all these works. Do you not see how confused they are? For they look around, and at no time do they see Leader O. O. Obu moving from one place to another. How then does He perform these things? May be there is some hidden thing underneath; they suspect, and give it a name.
Many of you have been members of some secret societies. You have been members of different religious organizations. Did you ever see your leaders appearing to you physically, in dreams or otherwise? Did they take away your problems at your mere sight of them? Did you see them speaking just a word, and it takes effect at once?
Brethren, I must tell you that the work you see here is not done by any man, angel or prophet, or even by the Son; but it is the Father who is at work now.
I would like to recall to your mind the great works done by Moses and others. Moses used the staff before Pharaoh, the king of Egypt, and demonstrated some sorts of powers. Jesus Christ came and brought many dead people back to life. But how many people were converted for God? How many were changed from their former ways of life? But today you have been transformed, and given a new personality in accordance with the Divine Will. Is Obu the one that has changed you to be what you are?
I had publicly told you that I have never been a member of any church or society. I have never received any education of this world except as a child. The works you now witness in Brotherhood are done by the Father; and all thanks and praises, glory and honour must be given to God the Father for His benevolence. I have no power of my own. I do not read from any book of this system of things. Take it from me that God is the one doing the things now on earth according to His promise. Some of you who have children do discipline them to mould them up in a good way. But in your case who disciplines you here? Who suspends you here in order to become useful vessels unto God?
Have you ever seen anyone suspended in Brotherhood? This is another evidence that God has come down personally to change His children, and reconcile them to Himself. To be candid, God is the one who instigates the world to ask you all these questions about the power in Brotherhood. Because He is a Jealous God, He does not want His glory to be given to any other; for He deserves exclusive honour. For although the people may believe what is done here in Brotherhood, the mere fact that you say that this work is done by a man, makes it become fantastic.
First Bible Lesson: Revelation 11:15:
"And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of His Christ; and He shall reign for ever and ever."
Where then are the wise men? Where then are the debaters of the fact? God has made the wisdom of this world to perish. Only God's wisdom rules supreme. God is here to rule; and so He has maneuvered the kingdoms of this world to become His and that of His Christ, and He must rule forever and ever. Therefore, if you had regarded yourself as a wise person, please become a fool so that you may become wise. (1 Cor 3:18). In the world today you cannot see any stable government. The same with schools, industries, universities, and other establishments. Industrial actions are the order of the day. Boycotting of classes is the drill of the students. Unrest, hatred, confusion and chaos are everywhere.
This is so because this is a transitional period, a time for handing over the kingdoms of this world to God. For this reason Jesus the Christ said:"You have heard that I said to you, I am going away and I am coming back to you. If you loved me you would rejoice that I am." (John 14:28). When a person is sent to a strange land on an errand, he is honored in view of the person that sent him. But when the person that sent him accompanies him to that very place, he who was formerly sent there is no more given the honour. The Master, who was, now receives the honour.
The prophets came and were honored. The angels came and received their honour and praises. The Son came and was glorified. But now the Father is here with all those He sent before. Therefore all glories and honour no more go to anyone of those sent, but to the Father who is the owner of the Vineyard.
I am speaking boldly before the angels, prophets, all the children of God, and the entire world that the works that are done in Brotherhood of the Cross and Star, and the entire world are not performed by any man or angel or prophet, but by the Father Himself; and wherever you are in this world, you will feel the impact of His power. You have every reason to sing and rejoice because God's dwelling is now with man.
Do you know that some of you are angels, some are prophets, children of God and apostles? This notwithstanding, the Father does the work by Himself. From today, after hearing this gospel, never repeat the mistake to say that Leader O. O. Obu is the one doing these works; otherwise you are a stumbling block to others. Jesus Christ preached and performed miracles. Was that sufficient to turn the world of mankind to God?
There is no other force that does this. The fact is that CHRIST is here in Brotherhood of the Cross and Star. The angels are here. The prophets are here. All the children of God are here; and the Creator of heaven and earth is here in Brotherhood of the Cross and Star. Make no mistake to say that Leader O. O. Obu is the one doing these works in the world, otherwise you blaspheme against God by taking Him to be a mere man. Read through the publications here in Brotherhood of the Cross and Star. You will never see where I proclaim myself to be God; or have I told you I am educated?
I have never attended any school of learning or any theological seminary to qualify even as a preacher. But all I say is this: "That the Father who is God is the one doing these works." But how else can I make myself clear?
Go to all parts of the world. You will see the children of God serving God. Have you ever seen me in those places. Or does God not merit this glory? Or do you not know that all thanks and glory must be given to Him now? There is no pastor or prophet or any man on earth that should be given the glory due to God.
Anyone who receives the glory due to God is a blasphemer. I have not hidden anything from you; but have spoken to you publicly and privately that the Father is the one doing these works. He is the one that prays, sings, preaches, and performs all the wondrous works now on earth. Think of it. If a person does not have even a single kobo (penny); and people go about saying that he is a millionaire, is that not mockery and a very shameful thing? Likewise when you say that Leader O. O. Obu has power, and that he is the one doing these works, you are making yourself a liar. I am grateful to God that I have never at any time told you that I am the one doing these works. I have at all times attributed all glory to the Father. Let the second Bible lesson be read.
Second Bible Lesson: 1 Corinthians 15:28.
"And when all things shall be subdued unto Him, then shall the Son also be subject unto Him that put all things under Him, that God may be all in all."
It is true that God subjected everything to Christ. But now Christ must subject everything to the Father so that the Father may be all things, and do all things. Now is the fullness of time. Now is the time for the glory to be given to the Father since Jesus Christ has now subjected all things to Him. If you say that all things are done by the Father, it means that the Son, the angels and the children of God are inclusive. But if you say you are the one doing the work, or that the work is either done by the Son or the angels, you have disgraced God.
Where then is God? And where were you when the Son was sent? Did you not hear the Son crying with a loud voice on the cross, saying: "My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?" That is why the worldly people say that there must be something hidden underneath in Brotherhood. Why? Because even Jesus, the Son of God, came and died; and at times when they plot against you, and fail woefully, they wonder what force should have overcome their plot. Or when in your place of work a termination paper is made for you, but later turns out to be your promotion, they become blood-stilled. Or even when they spend sleepless nights planning evil against you, and you are enjoying an undisturbed sleep, they wonder. These and many other surprises give the world food for thought, that there must be something underneath here in Brotherhood. Are these evidences not enough for you to give glory to God?
If in your office you are promoted, and you attributed the promotion to God by saying: "I thank God for promoting me, "your boss will be mad at you, and may most likely withdraw your promotion because you do not give him the glory. If I had not told you this thing then you would be correct to say that I am the one doing the work, but now that I have told you that God is the one doing all the works, you are inexcusable. Therefore anyone saying that Leader Obu is the one doing the work is a liar, and if Leader Obu says he is the one doing these works, it is false. God forbid! I have never said so, but rather that all praises and glory should be given to God the Father the doer of these things. All that you do here, whether you kneel down, knock your foreheads on the ground, or address a letter to me, you are in fact doing these things not to me but to God the Father.
Brethren, I have examined myself very well. I do not have any power of my own. I have no wisdom of my own. I am not a preacher neither am I the doer of anything. You must know that even though you are gods, you are not God. And although you are sons, you are not the Son. You must know that this is the time to give God His due glory. Do not seek any glory again because the One that has the legal right has come to rule.
Those who charge money for the powerful works they perform do so because they perceive that power belongs to them. This is false. All of you are God's vessels and tools. Therefore give glory to God in all that He does from day to day. Brethren, put this gospel into practice because the Son has surrendered all things to the Father, and the Father has become all things.
To call me a Leader is correct because God has provided a living example for you in me in order to lead you to God's Kingdom. The qualities you see in me are for you to emulate. But to call me God, NO PLEASE, I am not the one. The reason I do not worry myself to move from one place to another to preach is because the Father is here, and all things have been subjected to Him, and He is the one doing all things. He is the one to reconcile the whole world to Himself. Under Him I am free, just as you are.
All gifts that you receive are from Him; and all that you give out are also from Him. I have taught you all these things. I have given you this truth that God is the one you must worship; and all glory must be given to Him direct, and not to any man.
God who is now on earth has instructed us to love one another just as He loves us. You must obey His voice. We must love Him because He loves us, and calls us His children. Our being gods is also because He wishes us to be thus, all to His glory. Today He has informed us that all things have been subjected to Him, and that all glory should be given to Him. God has come down to rule this world for eternity. Go and tell the world that Christ, angels, prophets, and the children of God are here to witness the rule of God over the universe. God's words never go unfulfilled.
It was prophesied that a virgin will conceive and bear a male child. This was so. (Isa 7:14). Another prophesy had it that a woman will conceive and bear a male child, and that this child will rule the whole world (Isa 9:6) with an iron rod (Rev 12:5). This has also been fulfilled.
Another prophesy said that God will, at His appointed time, make His dwelling among men (Lev 26:11-12). Today, this prophesy is fulfilled. (Rev 21:3). "God is here now to take control over all things. Give glory to God, the Father, always."
When Jesus Christ was on the Cross He cried with a loud voice: "My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?" (Matt 27:46 / Mark 15:34). If God did not get out from Him, He would not have been killed. So today that God has come to dwell with you. What can a man do to you? Why do you panic and fear? You have maximum protection, security and satisfaction. For ages now man has tried by his own efforts to forsake sin. But he has been unable. But now God has come to change people, and sanctify them for Himself. Let all those who do not believe in the existence of God weep; for they must see God in His full glory and majesty now. May we hear the golden text.
Golden Text: Revelation 21:3
"And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and He will dwell with them, and they shall be His people, and God Himself shall be with them, and be their God."
Has this statement not come to pass in this generation? Does this refer to angels, prophets or the Son? Never! It refers to the Father, God. He is the One to dwell with men. When we talk of Brotherhood we are referring to the heavens and the earth and the universe.
Today the talk of the town is that Brotherhood of the Cross and Star has subdued all forces and powers in the world; a clear evidence that God has taken control over all things. Yes, for years the little salt given you was insufficient for your meal. This was so in terms of power of the angels, prophets and even, the Son. But now the source of all dynamic powers has arrived. All things animate and inanimate, seen and unseen must submit to the Supreme being, the Guest of the time. All kingdoms, rulership, all powers and authorities must bow to this Great Ruler, the Almighty God.
Your foremost responsibility is to believe that God is here on earth; and that the Son, the angels and the prophets and all the children of God are here to provide all things for you. He has come to reveal His son to the world. He has come to reveal all His children to the world, and to receive the honour and glory due Him before the World was.
You may not be blamed, in a sense, because when a sick man is cured he gives glory to the native doctor. But only a foolish doctor will accept or receive such glory. Of course, if he receives the glory for having cured someone; and then another sick person is brought, and he is unable to cure him or he dies, then he is a liar. You must be very careful so that you do not receive the glory due to God; because God requires an exclusive honour.
Very soon you will see a child of two raising the dead, or even a robber doing some powerful work. You will look for a sign but you will be led astray because you do not believe in the presence of God. It is because of lack of faith and belief by some people that God is the One doing this work. That makes them wander from place to place, from one prophet to another, and from one pastor to another; and if they are healed, they attribute such healing to either the prophet or the pastor.
Sometimes you may see a sick person who was taken to the hospital, and he recovers; and because of your lack of faith, you doubt God's presence; and when you are sick you would want to be admitted into the hospital, but you may die there. It is true that God is everywhere. But you must acknowledge His presence, and capability of doing all things. He is a Spirit. He is in me and in you and in all things. What is impossible with men is possible with God. We should worship Him in spirit and in truth as the only Creator of all things.
Those who spend their time to think of a successor to Leader Obu when He dies are very unreasonable people. And those who are outside, and are trying to see the end of Leader Obu so that Brotherhood may cease to function, are also very, very unreasonable. Is the work in Brotherhood of the Cross and Star done by the leader? Whether I am here or not; one thing stands out. These works will continue because the doer is here by Himself; and He is God, the Father.
Many of you have been stricken with fear when you hear that you will no more see the Leader. That is to put faith in you. When you see before you believe; that is not faith. Faith is the assured expectation of things hoped for, the evident demonstration of realities though not beheld.
It is because of lack of faith that some of you do not attend meetings that the Leader would not attend, and do not honour any letter or circular that is not signed by the Leader. Blessed are those who do not see , and yet believe. Believe as from today that God is the one doing these works.
These works are not done by Leader Obu or Olumba Olumba Obu or O.O.O. God is the one who created this O.O.O., and that God is the one doing His works now in the universe. I give glory to God who has come to rule the world. Therefore all that you do, whether in songs, prayer and worship, do them to God. Do not worship man, do not give glory to man. Do not enslave man. Worship God, and give Him glory; for He is now on earth.
Some of you have seen God face to face; but you are still doubting in your minds. Do not keep your eyes on the things you see but rather on the things unseen; for the things seen are temporary, but the things unseen are everlasting. Some of you get worried when you are not able to see the Leader. Does it mean that God does not see you? Put not your trust in princes, nor in the son of man, in whom there is no help. O.O.Obu is a man like you are, but God is God forever. O.O.Obu can go anywhere just as you can, but God is omnipresent.
Go and tell the world that you made a mistake when you told them that the work done here in Brotherhood of the Cross and Star is performed by a man. Because what you see here and what you have heard done here is not anything that can be done by man, angel, prophet or the Son. Tell them that God has come to dwell with men, and that God is the One doing all these things.
If you say that a man is the one doing these things, then it is like saying that God lives in a building. But is God so small as to live in a building? NOT AT ALL! God remains faithful and true to His promises, although man may stumble and fall. There is only one God that controls the universe. There is no division. There is neither male nor female, young or old. All are in union with the Lord. All were created by this one God that controls the universe; and today His tabernacle is here with His creatures, to dwell with them, and be their God forever.
Brethren, those who have ears to hear, let them hear. May God bless His holy words.
Everlasting Gospel By Leader Olumba Olumba Obu
