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| Regional Superintendent of CAC Hanson Region, Pastor Anu Ojo |
By Rachael Oke
The Regional Superintendent of Hanson Region, Pastor Anu Ojo, has underscored the transformative dimensions of the place of prayer as he ministered on the fourth day of the ongoing 2026 Odo Owa Annual Revival at Babalola Prayer Mountain.
Ministering on the spiritual dynamics that unfold in the place of prayer, Pastor Ojo recalled how the fathers of faith in Nigeria longed for the manifestations recorded in Scripture.
He explained that their hunger and persistence in prayer created an atmosphere for divine intervention, which culminated in God raising Apostle Joseph Ayo Babalola as a vessel of revival, even though he was not among the initial seekers.
Citing Acts 13:1–4, he emphasized that worship is central in the place of prayer.
He noted that the believers in Acts 13 ministered to the Lord in honor and adoration before divine direction came.
Referencing Revelation 4:11 and John 4:24, he stated that true worship shifts attention away from self and surroundings to God’s throne.
“When it comes to worship, nothing about you counts,” he said,
He stressed that prayer must be accompanied by genuine reverence for God.
Pastor Ojo further explained that the presence of the Holy Spirit distinguishes authentic prayer gatherings.
While the flesh may attempt to distract or create excuses, he said that when believers yield to the Holy Spirit, extraordinary manifestations occur.
He recounted how the calling and ministry of Apostle Babalola were marked by unusual encounters birthed in the place of prayer.
The cleric lamented that modern church programs often leave little room for divine communication.
According to him, excessive ceremonies and time constraints have made “Thus says the Lord” increasingly rare in some assemblies.
He maintained that the voice of God is not dependent on crowd size, as even a solitary seeker can encounter divine revelation.
“God speaks even when it is only one person praying , His voice is not restricted to numbers.”
Highlighting further outcomes of prayer, Pastor Ojo said there is always separation, appointment, and assignment in God’s presence.
He illustrated this with the biblical account of Isaac sending Esau on an errand before pronouncing a blessing, noting that miracles are often connected to obedience and divine purpose.
“That miracle you are waiting for is connected to an assignment,” he noted.
He also pointed to impartation as a vital reality of the place of prayer, explaining that through divine encounters and the laying on of hands, spiritual deposits can be activated.
Referencing the anointing of Jesus in Acts 10:38 and the commissioning of Barnabas and Saul in Acts 13, he said, “When there is a laying on of hands, something inside of you will burst out from within you.”
Pastor Ojo concluded by urging believers to cultivate disciplined prayer lives that make room for worship, divine instruction, impartation, and the manifestation of God’s power.
The ministration was practically marked by fervent, prevailing prayers and prophetic declarations by Pastor Ojo, igniting faith and spiritual revival among the congregation.