God First: Actualizing Your Prophecy

Introduction

In this insightful message, Apostle Sam Onyekachi teaches believers how to walk in the manifestation of divine prophecy. Every word that God speaks carries power and intention, but fulfillment requires our cooperation through faith, obedience, and spiritual diligence. As you read, reflect on how to align your life with God’s Word and make 2025 a year of visible glory.

1. Understanding Prophecy

Prophecy is God’s revealed intention concerning your life. Jeremiah 1:5 says, “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you; before you were born I set you apart.” This means that every believer has a divine purpose already written in heaven. Likewise, Jeremiah 29:11 reminds us that God’s thoughts toward us are good, leading to an expected end.

Prophecy, therefore, is not a wish; it is a divine blueprint that becomes reality when we walk in obedience and faith.

2. Put God First in All Things

At the beginning of every year and every new season, your response to God determines the chapters that follow. Matthew 6:33 instructs, “Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.”

Putting God first means acknowledging Him in every decision, plan, and pursuit. When you honour God with your time, your resources, and your heart, you invite Him to guide the outcome of your year. Proverbs 3:9-10 adds, “Honour the Lord with your possessions and with the firstfruits of all your increase; so your barns will be filled with plenty.”

Start this year with God as your priority, and He will handle the rest.

3. Meditate on the Word

To actualize prophecy, the Word of God must be your foundation. Joshua 1:8 teaches, “This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night.”

Meditation means reflecting on the Word until it becomes part of your thinking and speech. When you declare “It is written,” you confront challenges with divine authority. Reading alone informs you, but meditating transforms you. Every prophecy you find in Scripture becomes powerful when you dwell on it consistently.

4. Believe the Prophecy

Faith is the currency of manifestation. 2 Chronicles 20:20 declares, “Believe in the Lord your God, and you shall be established; believe His prophets, and you shall prosper.”

No prophecy works until it is believed. Believing positions your heart to receive. What you cannot see, you cannot possess. Just as Abraham stepped out in faith toward an unseen land, you must visualize the fulfillment of God’s Word concerning you.

5. Take Responsibility for Your Prophecy

The Apostle Paul charged Timothy in 1 Timothy 1:18 to “war a good warfare” based on the prophecies spoken over him. This shows that divine promises require human participation.

Taking responsibility means aligning your actions with what God has said. If God has declared increase, then work diligently. If He has promised open doors, prepare yourself. Faith without works remains incomplete. Your prophecy will manifest when you act in line with it.

6. Engage with Your Prophecy

Engagement means practical steps of faith. Apply for that job, start that business, record that song, or enroll in that course. The moment you act, grace meets you. As Apostle Sam Onyekachi teaches, you cannot sit idle and expect manifestation. God blesses effort aligned with purpose.

Use every tool available, especially digital platforms, to multiply your influence and witness. Let your light shine in every space God gives you.

7. Honour God with Your Firstfruits

Honouring God with your firstfruits is a way of saying, “Lord, You are first in my life.” When you give Him your first, He blesses the rest. The principle of firstfruits carries a promise of overflow. By putting God first in your giving, you open the door for divine multiplication throughout the year.

8. Walk in Gratitude and Expectation

Gratitude keeps your faith alive. Each time you thank God for what He has spoken, you strengthen your belief in what He will do. Philippians 4:6-7 teaches that thanksgiving brings peace and alignment with God’s will. Expectation is the atmosphere of manifestation. As you remain grateful and expectant, your prophecy begins to take shape.

Conclusion

Prophecy is God’s plan; faith is your partnership. This year, meditate on the Word, believe it, take responsibility, and engage with your prophecy. Keep God first, honour Him in all you do, and watch every promise unfold.

When God’s Word becomes your lifestyle, your life becomes a testimony.