Your assignment as a minister is to tend the altar of God.”
In this powerful teaching by Apostle Arome Osayi, the truth is made clear — the strength of every minister, every believer, and every father is measured by the strength of his altar. You can’t get ministry right if your prayer life is wrong. You can’t lead your family effectively if you are weak in prayer. The altar is where divine alignment is maintained, and when it begins to break down, everything else follows.
Apostle Arome reveals that every error in a man’s life — whether in ministry, marriage, or leadership — can be traced back to an error at the altar. When the altar of prayer is neglected, discernment dries up, pride grows, and divine perspective fades. God’s original design is that every minister becomes a keeper of the flame, a steward of His presence.
Key Lessons from This Message:
The altar of prayer is the foundation of ministry and personal life.
You can’t lead God’s people if you can’t stand before God in secret.
Failure at the altar produces error in every other area — marriage, fatherhood, and leadership.
A weak prayer life weakens spiritual authority.
Before you lead others, you must first learn to lead yourself in prayer.
Scriptural References:
Leviticus 6:12–13 – “The fire on the altar shall be kept burning; it shall not go out.”
Luke 5:16 – “And He withdrew Himself into the wilderness and prayed.”
1 Samuel 12:23 – “God forbid that I should sin against the Lord in ceasing to pray for you.”
Acts 6:4 – “But we will give ourselves continually to prayer and to the ministry of the word.”
Matthew 26:41 – “Watch and pray that you enter not into temptation.”
Highlights:
The altar is the control room of your destiny.
The state of your prayer life determines your accuracy in decision-making.
A man who neglects his altar will mismanage every other assignment.
Before you build a ministry, build an altar.
Every revival begins with the restoration of the altar.
Why This Message Matters:
This teaching is not just for pastors and apostles—it’s for every believer who desires accuracy in walking with God. When you master the altar, you master your world. The quality of your prayer life determines the quality of your discernment, your relationships, and your fruitfulness.
Practical Steps to Strengthen Your Altar:
Set a consistent time for personal prayer—don’t depend on inspiration.
Study the Word during prayer; it fuels communion.
Keep a record of what God tells you in prayer and act on it.
Stay accountable—partner with others who maintain fire on their altars.
Guard against pride; it’s the first sign that your altar is losing fire.
Summary:
If you’re getting it wrong in prayer, you’re getting it wrong everywhere. The altar is where clarity, strength, and authority are born. As a minister, your primary assignment is not to build crowds, but to keep the flame on the altar burning continually. Without the altar, ministry becomes mechanical, leadership becomes fleshly, and decisions become carnal.
Call to Action:
Rebuild your altar today. Make prayer your first priority, not your last resort. Subscribe to this channel for more teachings by Apostle Arome Osayi that ignite your walk with God. Leave a comment below — How has prayer reshaped your life and ministry?
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