Embracing the Pathway to Continuous Abundance of Rain, Rev. Babatunde Oresanya declares

Embracing the Pathway to Continuous Abundance of Rain, Rev. Babatunde Oresanya declares 

By Dr. Afolabi Olajuwon

Christians have been urged to move beyond occasional breakthroughs and cultivate a lifestyle of sustained faithfulness, focus and fruitfulness as the pathway to what was described as a “continuous abundance of rain.”

The charge was delivered by Rev. Babatunde Oresanya at the Foursquare Gospel Church, Wuse District Headquarters, Abuja, during the Sunday service, as the church continued its August emphasis on “Abundance of Rain.”

Speaking on the theme, “The Pathway to Continuous Abundance of Rain,” Rev. Oresanya drew from 1 Kings 17:1–7 and 1 Kings 18:1, 41–44, recounting the story of Prophet Elijah, the prolonged drought in Israel and the eventual return of rain.

              Rev. Babatunde Oresanya 

He explained that abundance should not be understood only in material terms, but as “more than enough” in every area of life, including spiritual growth, favour, direction, provision, upliftment and divine help.

According to him, believers must also learn to appreciate the blessings they already enjoy instead of treating them as ordinary.

“We are already in abundance,” he said, stressing that daily preservation, family, health, opportunities, provision and answered prayers are expressions of God’s grace that should not be “commonised.”

Using the natural water cycle as an illustration, the preacher explained that evaporation, condensation, precipitation and collection form a continuous process that sustains rainfall.

In the same way, he said, continuous spiritual abundance requires a sustained cycle of godly living rather than occasional acts of devotion.

However, he stressed that human systems, intelligence and effort alone do not guarantee results.

Referring to the drought during Elijah’s time, Rev. Oresanya noted that the sea, sun and natural processes remained in place, yet rain did not fall until God intervened.

“The hand of God is what brings productivity,” he declared, warning believers never to mistake the instrument of blessing for the Source of blessing.

The central message was built around three key principles: Be Faithful, Be Focused and Be Fruitful.

On faithfulness, Rev. Oresanya urged Christians to remain consistent in thanksgiving, obedience, prayer, giving and concern for others.

Citing Hebrews 11:6, he reminded worshippers that God rewards those who diligently seek Him. He also referenced Abraham’s obedience and Cornelius’ prayers and generosity as examples of faithful commitment to God.

He added that faithfulness must extend to relationships, urging Christians to show love, concern and practical support to people around them.

The second principle, focus, requires believers to keep their attention firmly on Christ.

Quoting John 15:4–5, he emphasised Christ’s words: “Abide in Me,” noting that a branch cannot bear fruit apart from the vine.

“Without Me you can do nothing,” he reiterated.

Rev. Oresanya also challenged worshippers to identify their God-given mission and concentrate their energies on it.

“Everyone has a mission. If you don’t know it, find it out,” he said, encouraging believers to “major on your major and minor on your minor.”

He stressed that Christian service is not limited to church activities but should also be expressed in the workplace, marketplace, family and wider society.

The third principle, fruitfulness, should be evident in the believer’s character and conduct.

Drawing from Galatians 5:22–23, he highlighted love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control as evidence of spiritual fruitfulness.

He particularly cautioned against Christians whose conduct contradicts their confession of faith, insisting that believers should be known for integrity, reliability and trustworthiness.

The preacher also urged the congregation to put the kingdom of God first, citing Hosea 10:12 and stressing that genuine fruitfulness must include righteous living and committed service.

One of the most striking declarations of the sermon was the call to move from occasional breakthroughs to sustained divine experience.

“We do not want breakthrough once in a while. We want breakthrough to be our lifestyle. We want favour to be our lifestyle,” he said.

He nevertheless emphasised that faithfulness, focus and fruitfulness do not replace dependence on God, but position the believer to live responsibly under His grace.

Returning to Elijah’s experience on Mount Carmel, Rev. Oresanya recalled the small cloud “as small as a man’s hand” that eventually became heavy rain.

The lesson, he said, is that believers should not despise small beginnings, because what appears insignificant may become the beginning of a greater divine outcome.

He concluded by stressing that the starting point remains a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, inviting those yet to surrender their lives to Christ to do so.

The service ended with thanksgiving rather than requests, as worshippers thanked God for His faithfulness to individuals, families, church leadership and the congregation.

“As individuals, as families, as a church, we are witnesses to abundance of rain,” Rev. Oresanya declared.

The message ultimately underscored a simple but profound truth: continuous abundance is sustained through faithfulness, focus and fruitfulness, but its ultimate source remains the hand of God.

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.