Intercession as the Engine of Mission: Actualizing the Divine Mandate
REV. M.C ADEBISI By Dr. Afolabi Olajuwon The sanctuary radiated reverence and spiritual intensity on Sunday, March 15, 2026, as worshippers gathered for a deeply uplifting service marked by vibrant praise from the church choir and an atmosphere of reflection and expectation. The spirit-filled worship prepared the hearts of congregants for the Word, culminating in a powerful sermon delivered by Rev. M. C. Adebisi titled “Actualizing the Mandate Through Committed Intercession.” Drawing from Matthew 9:35–38Rev . Adebisi emphasized that fulfilling God’s mandate requires not only going and giving but also persistent and purposeful prayer. Expounding on the central text, Rev. Adebisi explained that Matthew 9:35–38 portrays Jesus ministering to multitudes who were spiritually weary and searching for healing, truth, and direction. Christ’s declaration that “the harvest is plentiful, b...