The damage has already been done. Not to Ese Walter, or Pastor Biodun or even the ministry of COZA, but to the Gospel of Christ. This is my attempt at damage control.
When I read Ese’s story, I felt only one thing: sympathy for her. This is because her story is one that I have had first-hand experience with. Unfortunately, Ese’s story is not the exception and I have personally counselled a few girls who have walked in her shoes. I am not a member of COZA and I do not know much about the church; but I am aware that it as dynamic and vibrant as my own ministry, Christ Embassy.
I have been a member of Christ Embassy since 2001 in my university days, and a Christ Embassy church staff between 2005 and 2010. At the moment I am now a member of The Lighthouse Church, although I am still a follower of Pastor Chris and I always participate in the Monthly Communion Service because I believe in the message and the anointing on Pastor Chris’ life. That being said, I will not deny the fact that there are certain methods in Christ Embassy, perhaps in COZA, and definitely in every mega-ministry that will disturb the senses. This is one reason Lighthouse is now my home church, even though Christ Embassy will always be my root church.
If Ese’s story is true, my heart goes out to her and I wish I could give her a giant big hug, and cry with her. From her blog post, It is evident she has risen above all of it and I salute her courage. If Ese’s story is true, I pray for mercy for Pastor Biodun, and his family and I pray for grace for the genuine worshippers at COZA whose faith may falter because of this damage. Scripture has been very clear that in these last days, even the very elect will be attacked.
My blog post about this alleged affair is not to take sides, but to defend the gospel of Christ. You see, salvation is personal. And God is looking for true worshippers who will worship him in spirit and in truth. My interpretation of this verse of scripture is that true worship transcends the “Man of God” or “the ministry”. We have been called into fellowship with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Not a man of God or a ministry of God. Our allegiance should be to the message only.
This has been my balancing strategy to guide between my passion for God and my reverence for the anointing. You see, I have utmost respect for any minister whose message causes my spirit to burn, however, I also have an unction from the Holy One to know that the Scriptures is have the final say in my life. When I resigned from Christ Embassy and stopped attending the church, many pastors who I still respect condemned and castigated my decisions. But I was mature and bold enough to know that the God who sent me to “brook Cherith” and who sustained me at “brook Cherith” could also decide to ask me to leave brook Cherith for “Sidon”. My allegiance is first to the whisper of the Word in my spirit, then the confirmation of a pastor’s prophecy – in that order. That is what Pastor Chris has taught me – to receive rhema. But this is where it gets complicated because many members of mega-ministry are more invested in the razzmatazz of the ministry and the man, rather than in the word.
I am a product of Pastor Chris and I believe in his anointing. Even though I disagree with a many of the methods of the ministry, I understand like David, that Saul is STILL God’s anointed king, and even when he is obviously trying to kill me I will still serve him, but I will serve him from a distance.
For the Ese Walters’ of the past, our future can only be protected if we record our history. It is your duty to speak up because your history can save a young convert’s future.
For the Ese Walters’ of the future, salvation is not about being a worker in church or being your pastor’s pet; salvation is about hungering and thirsting for the Word of God and pressing forward to know this Word through studying, praying and fellowshipping with the Holy Spirit. Salvation should be pursued the same way a player pursues fresh pussy.
For the true worshippers in COZA, Pastor Biodun is still God’s anointed. You can be blessed by him; even if it is from a distance.
For those who have blind faith in any man of God or any mega-ministry, you would do well to remember that many will preach and heal and cast out demons in the name of Christ and will still be unknown by Christ.
For those who will disdain the gospel because of this scandal, I believe that God is not wringing his hands in worry but is sitting back watching how all this will work out for the purpose of his will. I am living testimony because I finally became a member of Christ Embassy in 2001 when it was neck deep in controversy. I do not regret my decision and my faith is rock solid because of the teachings I received in Christ Embassy.
In conclusion, the book of revelation has a message to 7 categories of Christianity to which every one of us belongs to. The church is not a place of perfect people. The church is a place of people in pursuit of the passion of the Christ. In the end, salvation is personal.
Faith is Made of This 
The whole Truth ! nothing but the truth !
So let me get this straight; you are a product of Pastor Chris abi? He gave birth to you abi what?
You talk about blind faith in men as being wrong and with the same mouth/hand you are typing about Pastor Chris’ annointing?
You say Lighthouse is now your home church when you evidently have not let go of Christ Embassy. I would say you are quite confused and you can do a lot better than this defense that you have put up. Cos frankly, this makes no sense whatsoever.
It is not man, but God via his Spirit that speaks through man. We are but vessels. This annointing that you speak of on Saul, the same bible clearly said God left Saul long before Saul left the earth. David respected the history, are you asking us to do the same? Is anyone trying to kill any pastor?
Salvation is about confessing with your mouth and believing in your heart that Jesus is Lord, you comparing that to fresh pussy reeks of dementia.
What’s wrong with you?
And so you know, adultery was committed that is the basis. Adultery was committed by a man of God. Let us leave the faith out of it. Cos worse things have happened and the faith still stands.
You writing this rubbish is an attempt (a pitiful one) to stain it further.
On point. This article stinks.
For the fact that she said she is a product of someone does not mean birth, stop making out of serious issues like this but rather come together and run these jesters called Pastors aground. They are enemies of our soul… It could be someone very close to you tomorrow
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it really amazes me when this kind of revelations come to the general public and people cannot be sensitized by it but rather turned against the Lady; i had such experience years back with tbjoshua of the synagogue and Christ had to be on the CROSS again for the to be alive today. @ sis Ese, i, Bisola Theresa Johnson solidarise with you and Congratulates you for your LOVE for God and if you did this to be truly free and for Christ as in to use it as a warning to others… God will see you through. GOD BLESS YOU.
Great piece, i must confess i was blessed.
The piece from Ayoedinger was really a balanced opinion and Holy Spirit inspired
Thanks for the piece, it really blessed me . I am comforted that we who feel ashamed at what this scandal can do to the Kingdom of God now know that God the owner of the Kingdom sits in Heaven supervising the whole matter with the intention that both Ese and Pastor Abiodun will go through this burning fire and e eventually become gold in some years to come
at last I have a link i can share on my platform on this issue…God bless u so much for this Ay…I’m in no way supporting Or condoning what pastor B did if Ese’s account is true and I seriously sympathise with her but a bigger picture of the body of Christ needs to be put into perspective as we seek to address this issue and correct the wrongs that have been done. It’s clear that we need a serious governmental reform in d way our church systems are set up to ensure accountability even if the set man in place.
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I have basically 3 things to say & they are just a paraphrase of scripture;
1. Let him that stands take heed lest he fall.
2. Let him who is without sin cast the 1st stone.
3. Let every man work out HIS or HER own (personal) salvation with fear & trembling.
This is not the time to attack people’s opinions or someone’s experiences. The end draws near. Let us all learn from everything we hear & see whether it be inside of a church or in the course of our daily lives.
On judgement day, EVERYONE will be judged by THEIR OWN works & not anyone else’s. Whatever happens make sure you are & you stay rapturable. More importantly make sure one man’s experience does not cause you ti stumble to the pit of eternal hell! God bless, help & keep us all…
@disgodkidd, well said. How’ve you been?
hey Rinsola. happy new year. its been ages. am really very well and married now also. how are you doing too? we shoudl reconnect again.
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Well Said…. I Totally agree