ARSENAL 5 HUDDERSFIELD TOWN 0: OZIL MAKES THE DIFFERENCE IN FLATTERING WIN

Mesut Ozil was the difference maker as Arsenal were made to work hard before securing a flattering 5-0 victory over Huddersfield Town at the Emirates on Wednesday.

Germany international Ozil made an emphatic return to the starting line-up after sitting out Sunday's 1-0 win against Burnley due to illness, providing two assists and scoring another in the space of four second-half minutes to emphasise his importance amid ongoing uncertainty over his future.

Alexandre Lacazette gave the Gunners an early lead but they failed to kick on and afforded frequent chances to Huddersfield, who saw Steven Mounie's deflected shot in the second period pushed against the crossbar by Petr Cech.

Olivier Giroud replaced Lacazette at half-time, leading to concerns the former Lyon man may be carrying an injury ahead of Saturday's meeting with second-placed Manchester United, and turned home a pass from Ozil to relieve the rising anxiety in north London in the 68th minute.

The shackles came off for Arsenal and Alexis Sanchez slammed home a right-wing cross from the Germany international, who capped off a blistering spell by dinking Aaron Ramsey's throughball over the onrushing Jonas Lossl for 4-0.

Giroud's second gave the scoreline a deceptively one-sided appearance, but a 12th successive home Premier League win provides the ideal preparation for a clash with United.

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KENDALL JENNER BECOMES MOST FOLLOWED MODEL ON INSTAGRAM

Kendall Jenner was not only the highest paid model of 2017, she was also the most followed! The 22-year-old model topped the list with over 83 million followers on Instagram, according to the app's Year in Review.

Kendall beat out all of her other model pals by over 40 million, with second place going to Cara Delevingne with around 40.7 million followers.

Kendall was also named most "buzzed about model, meaning she garnered the highest global number of mentions or tags in captions and comments and also became the model who gained the most new followers in 2017, with 12 million new followers.

Kendall also had the most liked model photo of the year, with 4.5 million people.

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RHEMA FOR LIVING, OFM DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE, FROM THE DESK OF GOD'S SERVANT REV. DR. LIZZY JOHNSON SULEMAN. THURSDAY 30th NOV. 2017

TODAY'S READING: Psalm 118

TOPIC: YOUR WORDS SHOULD QUICKEN

TEXT: Nehemiah 2:18 "Then I told them of the hand of my God which was good upon me; as also the king's words that he had spoken unto me. And they said, Let us rise up and build. So they strengthened their hands for this good work. "

The word you say to people God has brought your way may be as subordinates in your place of work, fellow believers in the same department or units with you in church or team members on the same assignment; matters a lot. Your words should ginger men to work. The words of a believer should have life, it should elevate the spirit of men to work. Don't talk down or try to pull down the work. Don't be that! Scripture says, "Death and life are in power of the tongue". How are your words to fellow men in the same task with you? How many have your words stirred up to work? How your words encouraging? Some people will not work and do not want others to work by their words. Every rebellion, strife, contention begin with them; such persons will be judge by God. The people of Nehemiah, that is, his fellow brethren in captivity were not there when Nehemiah met with the king, but his positive and encouraging words to them made them say " let us rise up and build" and they strengthened their hands for the good work. Do not be a vision destroyer. Desist from weakening the hands of people from workiy because maybe you want the leader or the head of the organization or department to fail. Let your words only quicken men to work.

PRAYER
O God, as I pray, I rededicate my tongue to only give life to your course.

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT REPATRIATES 242 NIGERIANS FROM LIBYA.

Following several ‘save our soul’ messages from Nigerian migrants stranded in Libya, the Federal Government has responded to the maltreatment of its citizen in the country. Nigerians numbering 242 from Libya were returned to the country on Tuesday evening. The returnees arrived at the Murtala Muhammed Airport Lagos on Libyan Airline plane.

A recording artist, Nikki Laoye, was at the airport along with officials of National Emergency Management Agency, International Organization of Migration and National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons to receive the Libyan returnees.

The Federal Government had on Monday, promised to intervene and rescue Nigerian migrants in the North African country. In a statement, the Foreign Affairs Ministry said it was liaising with the Libyan officials on repatriating Nigerians from the country.

The ministry said that the mission in Libya had addressed kidnapping of Nigerians for ransom by foreigners, adding that other cases involving Nigerians who kidnapped their compatriots for ransom in Libya were equally reported to the embassy for intervention.

FIFA WILL NOT TOLERATE RACISM AT 2018 WORLD CUP

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has said racism will not be tolerated at next year's World Cup in Russia, adding that referees will have the power to stop or even abandon matches if discriminatory incidents take place.

Several players, including Brazil and former Zenit St Petersburg forward Hulk, have voiced concerns that racism could mar the tournament, saying such incidents are a regular feature of domestic league games in the country.

"We'll make sure that no incidents will happen and... we have for the first time in a World Cup the so-called, three-step procedure where a referee can stop a game or even abandon a game if there are discriminatory or racist incidences," he added.

Infantino, who was elected FIFA president in February of last year, also said technology would play a big role at the tournament, although a final decision on using video assistant referees (VARs) would only be taken next year.

"So video assistant refereeing is a topic which will be decided in March of next year but the experience so far has been extremely positive to help the referee not to commit big mistakes which obviously as a human being he can do."

GRAND CHAMPION HARUMAFUJI TO RETIRE OVER ASSAULT INCIDENT

Grand champion Harumafuji has told Japan's sumo association he intends to retire, an association spokesman said on Wednesday, after his assault of a junior wrestler tainted the image of the national sport just as it was regaining popularity.

The 33-year-old Mongolian-born "yokozuna" (grand champion) apologized earlier this month after media reported he had beaten junior wrestler Takanoiwa while drinking at a restaurant-bar with other wrestlers.

The incident has highlighted the ancient sport's struggle to reform harsh conditions that can breed violence in its closed, hierarchical world, although some wrestlers say there have been improvements in the decade since a trainee was beaten to death by other wrestlers.

"Sumo, recognizing its responsibility as the sport with the longest history in Japan, must stamp out violence so that the expectations of the people, including youth, are not again betrayed," Education Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi, whose ministry oversees sports, said in a parliamentary committee meeting.

The head of an advisory body to the JSA, the Yokozuna Deliberation Council, had said this week the affair warranted "extremely harsh punishment" but did not issue a final decision because both the JSA and police were still investigating.

12 REASONS WHY YOU MUST ATTEND THIS YEAR'S OMEGA FIRE MINISTRY INT'L AMAZING GRACE END OF YEAR PROGRAM WITH GOD'S GENERALS APOSTLE PROF AND REV DR. LIZZY JOHNSON SULEMAN.

NO1: it is an annual programme done by Omega Fire Ministries to pray for a successful year ending.

NO2: It is anchored by The Restoration Apostle Himself.

NO3: It is known as Amazing Grace, But its theme is from Glory To Glory..Thus,it is a program set to lunch us above a usual Grace into an Unusual Glory..

NO4: It is not for the Headquarter Church alone. It is an International Program that hosts millions of people around the world. Hence, it is piloted by an outstanding anointing.

NO5: It is done just Once in a year. You wouldn't want to miss this opportuned gathering.

NO6: A song that has same name; known as....."🎶Amazing Grace,how sweet the sound🎶"......was what led to the Salvation of the Restoration Apostle. Hence; It is a Program borne out of a Genuine Spirit and an outstanding Mandate.

NO7: The Location. The Program is hosted in a Location where cost of Living is not high. Thus; You are tend not to be left stranded.

NO8: The Accommodation. You obviously would get affordable hotels around to stay all through the course of the Program.

NO9: If you have longed to see The Restoration Apostle LIVE.. Not "watch" LIVE,I mean "See" Him LIVE.It is a "Oh" Opportunity for you ofcourse. Apostle Prof Johnson Suleman is one of the Most sort-after Prophet in the World at Large..Known for His uniqueness.

NO 10: You are exposed to a word depth,you witness an outstanding manifestation. ..and you will definitely contact an Evidential Unction.

NO 11: It is a Program that millions of people all over the world always long for. And it is a Program that The Restoration Apostle always pray specially towards as He has an undying desire to see Millions of people soaring in an uncommon Glory.

NO 12: Its a Program you would honestly don't want to miss..

It is organized in the 12month of the year..... to give you rest on all sides.

Venue: The International worship Center Omega Fire Ministries Intl..Km132 Benin-Okene/Abuja Express way Auchi
Edo state. Nigeria.
Date: Decembet 6th-8th 2017.
Time:3:00 pm.

Make plans to attend..
Come with great expectation.
You are moving from Glory to Glory.

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MAMA CRIES... A MUST READ TRUE LIFE STORY.

MAMA CRIES.........
You Left Home To Hustle , Mama Prayed For You.. You Started Hustling, Mama Was Still Praying for You.. You Don't Even Call Mama But She Was Still Praying For you, Hoping for the Best For You. Now You Made It, You Have Forgotten About Mama. You Bought An iPhone For a Girl Who wasn't Present In Your Hustling Days.. Mama Still Uses an Old Phone With Rubber band Holding The Case Tight Together. You Go and See Mama With your Luxurious Car and Give Mama Only 5000. Mama Was Still Praying For you. But You Always Take your Girl for Shopping Every Month. Mama Is still Wearing The old Clothes Your Dad Bought For Her Years Ago. With all These Mama Was Still Praying For You. Mama Calls You everyday But You Don't pick Up, You Tell Your friends Mama Worries Alot. God is Watching But Mama is Still Praying For You. Now Mama Is No More, Mama Died Of Hunger and Stress, Things Became worse For you beco's ALL Your Well Being was Because of Mama's Prayer for you everyday. Now Your Girl has left you beco's you broke now. My Guy, Don't Wait for Anybody To advice you, After Reading this, Just Change Your attitude Towards Mama. Take very good care of her and Be Wise. Beco's Even If Mama Cry Because of you, It's a curse.

WEEKEND INSPIRATIONALS BY PRINCE E. ONYEDIKA PRESIDENT MEGA GRACE INT'L

Life
1. A guy met one of his school mates several years after school and he could not believe his eyes; his friend was driving one of the latest sleek Mercedes Benz cars. He went home feeling awful and very disappointed in himself. He thought he was a failure. What he didn't know was that his friend was a driver and had been sent on errand with his boss's car!

2. Rosemary nagged her husband always for not being romantic. She accused him for not getting down to open the car door for her as her friend Jane's husband did when he dropped her off at work. What Rosemary didn't know was that Jane's husband's car had a faulty door that could only be opened from the outside!

3. Sampson's wife went to visit one of her long time friends and was very troubled for seeing the 3 lovely kids of her friend playing around. Her problem was that she had only one child and have been struggling to conceive for the past five years. What she didn't know was that one of those kids who was the biological child of her friend had sickle cell and had just a year to live; the other two are adopted!

4. Life does not have a universal measuring tool; so create yours and use it.
Looking at people and comparing yourself with them will not make you better but bitter. If you know the sort of load the chameleon carries, you would'nt ask why it takes those gentle strides. So, enjoy what you have and be grateful to God for it. Pass to everyone on ur list to learn from other's mistakes

Not all that glitters is gold, live and be happy with what you have, everyone is going through one thing or the other,
Be blessed.

WOCHENENDE INSPIRATIONEN VON PRINCE E. ONYEDIKA PRÄSIDENT MEGA GRACE INT'L.

Leben
1. Ein Typ traf einige Jahre nach der Schule auf einen seiner Schulkameraden und er konnte seinen Augen nicht trauen; Sein Freund fuhr einen der neuesten schlanken Mercedes-Benz-Autos. Er ging nach Hause, fühlte sich schrecklich und sehr enttäuscht. Er dachte, er sei ein Versager. Was er nicht wusste, war, dass sein Freund ein Fahrer war und mit dem Auto seines Chefs auf Besorgungen geschickt worden war!

2. Rosemary nagte immer an ihrem Ehemann, weil er nicht romantisch war. Sie beschuldigte ihn, dass er nicht heruntergekommen war, um die Autotür für sie zu öffnen, wie es der Ehemann ihrer Freundin Jane tat, als er sie bei der Arbeit absetzte. Was Rosemary nicht wusste, war, dass Janes Ehemann eine defekte Tür hatte, die nur von außen geöffnet werden konnte!

3. Sampsons Frau besuchte einen ihrer langjährigen Freunde und war sehr beunruhigt, als sie sah, wie die drei reizenden Kinder ihrer Freundin herumspielten. Ihr Problem war, dass sie nur ein Kind hatte und in den letzten fünf Jahren um die Empfängnis gekämpft hatte. Was sie nicht wusste, war, dass eines dieser Kinder, das das biologische Kind ihres Freundes war, eine Sichelzelle hatte und nur ein Jahr zu leben hatte; die anderen beiden sind adoptiert!

4. Das Leben hat kein universelles Messinstrument; Erschaffe also deine und verwende sie.
Wenn man Menschen betrachtet und sich mit ihnen vergleicht, wird man nicht besser, sondern bitterer. Wenn Sie die Art der Ladung kennen, die das Chamäleon trägt, würden Sie nicht fragen, warum es diese sanften Schritte braucht. Also, genieße was du hast und sei Gott dafür dankbar. Pass auf alle auf deiner Liste um von den Fehlern anderer zu lernen

 Nicht alles, was glänzt, ist Gold, lebe und sei glücklich mit dem, was du hast, jeder geht durch das eine oder das andere,
Gesegnet sein.

“YOU HAVE NO RIGHT TO ATTACK A PASTOR ON CHURCH ISSUE”- APOSTLE PROF JOHNSON SULEMAN REPLIES DADDY FREEZE’S TITHING CONTROVERSY

The President of the Omega Fire Ministries worldwide (OFM), Apostle Johnson Suleman, has addressed the recent tithe controversy that has been generating series of arguments on the social media.
He reacted and replied Daddy Freeze’s understanding on tithes during a church service as revealed that anyone who isn’t a Pastor has no right to attack a Pastor on church issues.
He said:
“Let it be clear that if anyone is not a pastor, he has no right to attack a pastor on church issue. He should leave everything to God. I only laugh. Somebody who is not a doctor cannot teach a certified doctor how to go about doing his job; he will just be laughed at. Someone who is not a journalist can’t teach a true journalist how he should do his work; they will just be laughing at him.
I wouldn’t have spoken on the issue but you don’t argue with a man whose mind is already made up on any issue. It is futile. And I’m not going to confuse anybody to pay tithe, no. if you attend my church and you decide not to pay tithe, it’s left to you. In my church they don’t pay me allowance. I live on my personal businesses and I write books. So far, I have written 52 books that are inspirational and I’m still writing. If you write books that are inspirational, believers and non-believers will buy. It is not as if it is only church members that buy pastors’ books. That alone is enough to sustain any pastor. So, you don’t just jump to criticize any pastor for buying private jets of expensive cars because you think it is tithe that they use to buy them.
If you asked me, there is nothing wrong with tithing. But tithes should be used by pastors to maintain Christianity, assist the poor in the church, the vulnerable and the stranded. Not that everything should go into the pastor’s pocket, that’s wrong. Every pastor should be on allowance.
That young man does not deserve a response; in fact, I’m not talking because of him but because my Papa, Pastor Adeboye had spoken, I’m speaking on the issue. Now, if it requires that we go into a debate, let’s have it. Yes, your tithe is not a license to make heaven but it is an acknowledgment of God’s mercy in your life. But because Papa Adeboye corrected the wrong notion and the young man dared to respond to him, I felt it was insulting. This is not about sentiment or emotion, it is about commonsense. You don’t respond to an elder in certain manner, especially a man of Pastor Adeboye’s standing.
There are things people shouldn’t just dabble into especially when it is not their field. Even if you mobilize the whole world against tithing, you will only end up being counterproductive because this is not your field. Men of God do not need to react to such issues because like I said earlier, once somebody has made up his mind on a position, nobody should argue with such a man. My reaction to such a man is, if that is your position, keep it, continue with what you believe but don’t confuse people to believe what you believe.”

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“PASTORS WHO COLLECT OFFERINGS AT CRUSADES ARE THIEVES” – EVANGELIST REINHARD BONNKE

Popular Evangelist, Reinhard Bonnke who is currently in Nigeria for his farewell crusade, has told prospective worshipers that he doesn’t collect offerings during his crusades.
“We are here to bless you; we have brought you gifts of salvation and deliverance; we are here to give and not to take anything from you.
“Anyone who asks you to give offering for this crusade is a thief and should be reported immediately,” the sponsors of the crusade, Christ for All Nations, warns participants on Thursday at the crusade ground.
This counter statement came after the Preacher was accused of seizing the opportunity offered by the huge crowd at Bonnke’s crusade, to raise money for personal use.
50-year-old Mr. Ifeanyi Duru, who spoke to The Punch correspondent, said Bonnke’s decision to not raise offerings at his crusades is “an attestation to his sincerity” in only being concerned about “the salvation of souls.”
Duru recalled that as a student in the University of Benin in the mid 1980s, a popular preacher from the region (name withheld) had to contend with the activities of people he described as “rogues” who tried to raise unofficial offerings from the crowd.
“The preacher, who is now late, had decided to collect offering during his open-air crusades, but some unscrupulous persons tried to outsmart him,” Duru said.
“The colours to be used were announced just a few seconds to the commencement of each offering collection; and because the rogues had no prior idea, they were defeated in their purpose,” Duru said.
He, however, commended Bonnke’s “caring heart” for refusing to succumb to what he called “the temptation to exploit the crowd,” who he said would have given “generously” if asked.

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RICH PASTORS IGNORING THE POOR FALANA MOCKS ADEBOYE, OTHERS.

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN) condemned the rate of poverty and unemployment in the country, despite the existence of billionaire Christian leaders.
Falana at the ongoing Lagos Book and Arts Festival (LABAF) holding in Freedom Park, Lagos, took a swipe at Nigerian pastors, accusing them of milking their congregants.
The legal luminary wondered how most of them lived in so much affluence but failed to give back to the society.
He also mocked General Overseer of Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, for saying RCCG will have as many branches as possible.
Falana lambasted Adeboye and other clerics who prefer to increase branches, instead of focusing on other institutions like schools and hospitals.
His words: “Most of the richest pastors in the world are from Nigeria, yet our people are getting poorer.
“If many of us had not attended mission schools built by the Catholics and the Anglicans…but what are we building now? What are our churches giving us?
“They are promising to build churches in every street. All the warehouses in Apapa built by Awolowo have all become churches and business centres.”
Recall that Cardinal Anthony Olubunmi Okogie recently criticised Adeboye’s comment, stating that there is no Godliness in increasing church branches.
“I heard that one of my colleagues, (Pastor Enoch) Adeboye, said that he would love to build churches everywhere so as to make it easy for worshippers to walk to them.
“But for me, that is a useless statement. How can you say you will build churches everywhere? What kind of churches are you talking about?
“Look at traffic in Lagos for example, and those who are pastors are traders and a good number of them are business men. Such churches in most cases are more like business houses!
“Look at the number of churches springing up in Lagos. If the Muslims start building mosques like that, does it show that Nigeria is a religious country?”

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YOU ARE A SURPRISE. BY PAPA AYO ORITSEJAFOR

Message: YOU ARE A SURPRISE
“And have ye not read the scriptures: The stone which the builders rejected is become the head of the corner.” (Mk 12:10)
The above scripture means the season when no one recognized or thought anything good would come of you is over. If they are thinking that sickness will finish you, they are in for a rude shock. If they are thinking you will never recover from that loss you incurred in business, the surprise of their life awaits them.
When God has turned things around positively for you, you will be a surprise. It will be the LORD'S doing, and it will be marvellous in the eyes of everybody.
“And he said unto them, What man shall there be among you, that shall have one sheep, and if it fall into a pit on the Sabbath day, will he not lay hold on it, and lift it out?” (Mark 12:11)
God will prove Himself in your life. He has corrected your past mistakes. Now, enter into your release!
Everything in life works with time. Did you know that in the Bible, God gave a time He would chain up Satan? I may not know your name or what you have gone through. Also, I may not know what dreams you have had that were bad. But I know this one thing. The season your enemies oppressed you is over. That is why I say to you: Arise! Your Jubilee has come!
Word of Wisdom: Natural seasons can be influenced, prolonged, or provoked positively or negatively.
Prayer/Confession: Sing praise and worship songs. Any evil power saying no to my ‘ARISE’ in life, wherever you are, catch fire now, in Jesus’ name. I will never quit or give up on the issues of life.
Further Reading: Matt. 5:32, Luke 16:18

Mega Grace gospel message by: Papa Ayo Oritsejafor

11TH HOUR FAVOUR. BY PAPA AYO ORITSEJAFOR

Message: 11TH HOUR FAVOUR
“And Samson called unto the lord and said. O lord God, remember me I pray thee, and strengthen me only this once, O God, that I may be at once avenged of the Philistines for my two eyes.” (Judges 16: 28)

In Matt. 20:1-15, Jesus told the story of a man who hired labourers to work for Him. The first set of labourers started work in the morning. The second set started towards evening And the third set started at the eleventh hour. When all the labourers finished working, he paid all of them equally. When those who started work in the morning saw what had happened, they became angry and protested about the equal pay. The man explained to the aggrieved workers that he had been fair to them because he paid them what they agreed on. He went on to tell them that it was for him to decide how much to pay those that started work later.
The eleventh hour and the numeral 11 represent favour. It is noteworthy that the workers hired at the eleventh hour did not exert as much energy as those who started work in the morning. It was favour at work.
I pray for you: This season, God will give you the heart-warming things that you do not deserve. You will work and God will multiply your reward.
In John 21:11, Peter told Jesus that they made no catch throughout the night while fishing. Jesus ordered him to cast the fishing net to the right side of the boat, and it resulted in a big catch. Fishing is best done at night but at day, the eleventh hour, just when they were about to give up, favour came to them on two feet.
Jesus is Favour. He is in your life. You have favour. Use it today.
Word of Wisdom: When God releases favour in your direction, it will astonish you the great height and possibilities you can attain.

Prayer/Confession: LORD, release the eleventh hour favour into my life now,, in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Further Reading: Acts 10:2-4.

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Message by: Papa Ayo Oritsejafor.

MEGA GRACE INT'L CELEBRATES WITH GOD'S GENERAL PAPA AYO ORITSEJAFOR ON HIS BIRTHDAY 10/11/2017. HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAPA.

We join the whole world and the host of Heaven to rejoice & celebrate the grace, gift & glory of God upon your life. Happy birthday our beloved Father in faith, God's general Papa Ayo Oritsejafor
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Wishes from
©Prince E. Onyedika
President Mega Grace Int'l.

DON'T ALLOW PEOPLE TALK YOU DOWN.

Don't Let Anyone Talk You Down, Saying You Can't Become Great In Life, It Doesn't Matter Where You Started From, What Matters Is Where You're Going To. You Might Not Be Wearing The Best Designs, You Might Not Be Driving The Best Cars, You Might Not Look Good Like Others, You Might Not Be Eating The Best Foods Today, But I Tell You, It Won't Be Long Before Your Miracle Will Show Up, Don't Give Up,Don't Give In, Fight Your Way To The Top, Don't Stop Believing In Yourself, People Will Say Negative Things About You In Other To Put You Down, But I'm Telling You, This Is Just A Test Of Your Faith. Don't Let It Weigh You Down, Always Fight The Good Fight, Before You Notice You'd See Yourself At The Top..

Believe in yourself
©Prince E. Onyedika
President Mega Grace Int'l.

JOSEPH AYO BABALOLA EARLY LIFE AND MINISTRY AND DEATH.

Joseph Ayo Babalola. His Early Life, Ministry And Death
Joseph Ayo Babalola, the founder of Christ Apostolic Church, was born on 25th, April 1904 in Odo-Owa, Ilofa, Kwara state.
He was born into the family of late pa David Lawani Rotimi and madam Martha Talabi Rotimi.
Babalola was born and brought up in Anglican Church. He was brought to Lagos by his uncle, Mr. M. O Rotimi who was a teacher at C. M. S.
Joseph attended an elementary school at Oto-Awori on Badagry road, Methodist school, Ago Ijaye in Ebute meta before moving to Osun where he attended M. S. C school in Oshogbo.
He stopped schooling to learn Blacksmith and later became a stream roller operator under PWD(Public Works Department).
He became a prophet of God in 1928 when God called him on Akure - Ilesha road in October 9th by river Ariran. On 11th of the same month and year, He was also called by God to abandon his job and start preaching.
Babalola harkened to the voice and received the call when he fasted and prayed.
Joseph was later sent out of Anglican Church in his village by the Bishop because majority of the church members have being seeing visions, speaking in tongues and praying energetically. He was baptized at Lagos Lagoon in 1928.
Babalola first miracle was in September 1930 when he woke up a dead child, a week later, He also healed lepers, blind and lame people.
This brought about the great revival of 1930 which recorded massive attendance from Africa and Diaspora without advert.
Babalola ministry was given Bell, Water, Staff and Bible. The bell was used to invite Angels of God during prayer gatherings and the water was used to heal people of their sicknesses.
Babalola’s shortest and brief prayer was that of 3 to 4 hours. It was remarked by Elder Abraham Owoyemi of Odo-Owa that the prophet regularly saw angels who delivered divine messages to him and that An angel appeared in one of his prayers and forbade him to wear caps.
In 1930 Faith Tabernacle affiliated with the British Apostolic Church. Then following a separation in the Apostolic Church about 1940, Babalola went with a new independent church, Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), where he continued his healing and revivalist activities until his death.
It was recorded that Babalola wasn't the sole founder of C. A
C as people do think today. The church had three (3) founding fathers, the registration of the church under cooperate affairs commission in 1943 gave credence to this as Pastor Akinyele and Odunbanjo was recognized as the first president and vice president / General superintendent respectively while Ayo Babalola was known as the General Evangelist.
The great Apostle of God died on July, 1959. This happened almost 30years of his calling.
As at today, the church is still in existence with international recognition.
The CAC regards Babalola as an apostle and his revival ministry as the beginning of the church. A CAC retreat center and University in his name have been built at Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State where Babalola was first called in 1928 by God. By the special calling of Ayo babalola b4 the End of this year, you will share a bigger testimony that will Surprise everyone in Jesus mighty name (Amen)