… “There is always a day of adversity.”
….. “Battles come with time.”
A turning point is a moment of decisive and beneficial change—a defining season that marks a significant shift in the life of an individual. It is the point at which God intervenes to alter a situation, often bringing lasting transformation.
Continuing his teaching on “Turning Point – Part 2,” the Generational Prophet of God and Senior Pastor of Grace Nation Worldwide, Dr. Chris Okafor, declared that anyone who chooses to stand for light must be prepared to face battles.
According to him, a turning point is a drastic change in the life of a person, brought about when God releases His divine agent of change. Such moments rarely come without resistance, as darkness always reacts when light appears.
Scriptural Case Studies of Turning Points
Dr. Okafor highlighted three biblical figures whose lives were radically transformed after intense battles:
Joseph :
Joseph was divinely commissioned to preserve and deliver his people, yet he suffered for crimes he never committed. Betrayed, sold, and imprisoned, his journey was marked by pain. However, when his turning point arrived, he emerged from the prison to become the prime minister of Egypt and the talk of the nation.
Jacob :
Jacob faced numerous battles, including prolonged conflict with his own brother. He endured hardship and uncertainty, but through divine encounters and God’s remembrance, his story changed. The man who fled in fear returned as a prince and the head of a great nation.
Sarah :
Sarah experienced divine visitation at an age when childbirth was considered impossible. Through God’s intervention, her barrenness was turned into laughter, and her testimony became a clear example of how divine visitation ushers in a turning point.
Keys That Provoke Turning Points :
The Generational Prophet outlined key spiritual principles that provoke turning points in the life of a believer:
Being Born Again
Spiritual rebirth is foundational. A genuine relationship with God positions a believer for divine intervention.
Prayer and Fasting :
Dr. Okafor emphasized that fervent prayer, combined with fasting, accelerates spiritual breakthroughs. “If there is a man to pray, there is a God in heaven who answers prayers,” he declared.
Sacrifice :
Sacrifice, he explained, is another powerful form of prayer.
When believers give sacrificially into God’s kingdom, God responds with honour and intervention, releasing turning points in areas of need.
Service :
The level of one’s commitment to service in God’s vineyard determines the nature and timing of a turning point. Faithful service, even in the midst of battles, attracts divine remembrance.
The glorious Sunday service was marked by a powerful move of the Holy Spirit, with deliverance, miracles, healings, restoration, and solutions to diverse challenges holding people bound.
