“Praise Drives the Mission, Says Rev. (Mrs.) Olusola Idowu”

By Dr. Afolabi Olajuwon 

The Foursquare Gospel Church, Wuse District Headquarters, Abuja, on Sunday November 30, 2025, delivered a profoundly uplifting service centered on the church’s Theme of the Month, “Securing and Preserving the Harvest.” The worship experience drew congregants into a deep atmosphere of praise, reflection, and renewed commitment to advancing God’s global mission.

The highlight of the service was a compelling sermon preached by Rev. Mrs. Olusola Idowu, titled “Connection Between Praise & Mission.” Drawing from Psalms 66:16, Psalms 34, 2 Chronicles 20:21–22, and Habakkuk 2:13–14, Rev. Mrs. Idowu provided a rich scriptural exposition that underscored the inseparable link between praise, and the believer’s mission mandate.

The service opened with a vibrant and spirit-lifting worship session led by the church choir, setting the tone for a deeply reverent engagement with God’s Word.

Key Highlights of the Sermon
Praise as an Expression of God’s Faithfulness:
Rev. Mrs. Idowu emphasized that every believer is a living testimony of God’s faithfulness, and sharing these testimonies forms the foundational connection between praise and mission (Psalms 66:16).

Praise and Mission as Interwoven Spiritual Duties:
Referencing 2 Chronicles 20:21–22, she noted that praise precedes divine intervention. The absence of praise, she cautioned, often leads to spiritual decline and impedes the mission.

Grace as the Fuel for Mission:
She reminded the congregation that mission is not a burdensome responsibility but a joyful response to God’s boundless grace.
“Because of grace, we are saved; because of grace, we are empowered; and because of grace, we are sent,” she declared.

Mission Expands Praise:
Using Habakkuk 2:14, Rev. Idowu explained that mission is God’s means of spreading His glory across the earth. As more people encounter God through evangelism, more worship rises to Him.

Gratitude Drives Evangelism:
She encouraged believers to let their praise evolve into active mission, noting that “Praise is a mission” and “Gratitude fuels evangelism.”

Key Takeaways:
1.     Praise honours God’s faithfulness and reveals His acts to others.
2.     Mission is rooted in testimony, telling the world what God has done.
3.     Thanksgiving is directly connected to the believer’s mission.
4.     Praise and Mission are two great pillars of Christian living.
5.     God grants victory when praise precedes mission (2 Chron. 20:21–22).
6.     Mission spreads the knowledge of God and multiples praise globally.

A Renewed Call to Purpose
Rev. Mrs. Idowu concluded by urging believers to recognize that God’s grace does more than save, it equips and motivates His people for service.
“We are not saved by works, but for works,” she said, calling the congregation to live out their mission assignment with zeal and gratitude.

The service ended with renewed commitment among worshippers to let their praise overflow into purposeful evangelism, in line with the church’s mandate to secure and preserve God’s harvest.

Dr. Afolabi Olajuwon is a freelance writer and Christian educator based in Abuja, Nigeria, with a passion for documenting faith-based initiatives and their impact on communities.

For media inquiries, interviews, or further information, please contact:
The Media & Communications Unit
Foursquare Gospel Church,
Wuse District Headquarters,
Abuja, Nigeria.

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