Zonal Pastor of the Christian Evangelical Fellowship of Nations (CEFN), Sokoto Missionary Zone, Reverend Micheal Adaji Olobo
Zonal Pastor of the Christian Evangelical Fellowship of Nations (CEFN), Sokoto Missionary Zone, Reverend Micheal Adaji Olobo, has charged Christians and young people to go beyond prayers and intentionally develop products or services if they desire open doors, relevance, and divine intervention in today’s highly competitive world.
Delivering a sermon titled: “ _Understanding the Principles of Open Doors,”_ Rev. Olobo stressed that while spiritual knowledge and understanding are important, they are insufficient on their own without tangible value to offer society.
“The global market or economy only respects products or services, which explains why buyers are victims of this cycle, because all their labour is for the two categories of people. (Those that offer services or products).”
He explained that relevance in the modern world is determined largely by value creation rather than good intentions or religious rhetoric.
“In the world of today, no matter the humanity being preached, your relevance is limited if you do not have a product to offer or a service to render. Therefore, from today onwards, think of becoming someone who produces something or offers service, as doors do not just open to nonentity, but those with services or products.”
Wealth Opens Through Men, Not Laziness
Rev. Olobo warned against complacency, describing life as unforgiving to laziness and mediocrity, noting that real opportunities come through human connections attracted by value.
“Life is a brutal teacher that has no respect for a lazy person. The doors that give you wealth are those ones that open the treasuries of men.”
According to him, whatever attracts people and influence toward an individual qualifies as a product or service.
“Therefore, what you have or do that will attract personality towards you is part of the products or services required to open your doors.”
Competence and Character Sustain Open Doors
While emphasising the need for competence, the cleric urged believers to also cultivate positive character traits that sustain opportunities once they come.
He explained that products could be physical or spiritual, noting that talents, skills, and gifts are valid currencies for access.
“Your product is the display of your talents, skills or spiritual gifts.”
Rev. Olobo warned that relevance is demand-driven, adding that lack of value naturally results in closed doors.
“If your products are not meeting the demands of men, then you are not needed, and if you are not needed, then your doors are closed.”
He further stated: “Everything you are looking for to become great is in the hands of men; it takes products and rendering services for you to get it. Therefore, you must attach value to what you have so that people can value it.”
Biblical Example of Value-Driven Access
To illustrate the spiritual dimension of value creation, Rev. Olobo cited the biblical account of Joseph, whose gift of dream interpretation paved the way for his elevation in Egypt, ultimately making him second in command.
Concluding his message, the cleric urged Christians to intentionally develop useful skills and services while guarding their character.
“Do not commercialise your gift. And also support the gift with wisdom, humility and courage.”
He encouraged believers to ensure they possess something of value that can attract opportunities, destiny helpers, and lasting open doors.
