By Anthony Iwuoma
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There’s something uniquely electrifying about Sunday mornings at Acts of Restoration and Compassion (ARC) Church, not just because the place is full, but because God is unmistakably present, moving mightily in the midst of His people.
From the moment doors of the place of worship, are flung open, there is a palpable sense of expectation, a holy anticipation that God is about to do what only He can do. Worship begins, and hearts align with heaven. Praise isn’t routine; it’s a declaration of faith, a bold invitation for God to meet His people where they are in a rapturous ambience.
Every Sunday, ARC Church’s worship atmosphere pulsates with joy and reverence. Voices lifted in unison, hands stretched in surrender, and spirits awakened to God’s nearness. This is not entertainment, but responding to the Spirit of God. People don’t just sing songs; they encounter the Saviour. Tears fall. Chains break. Lives are lifted into freedom.
Last Sunday was not different as the Lead Pastor, known for his charisma and alluring way of delivering God’s word mounted the pulpit.
As is tradition, when the message is preached, it lands with fresh power. Every sermon is a lifeline , rooted deeply in Scripture, yet alive with relevance for everyday struggles, spiritual growth, and the call to walk in victory.
Speaking with his usual candour and clarity, the Lead Pastor, Rev Paul Chikwem, spoke authoritatively, not merely to inform minds, but to transform lives.
Continuing his earlier message aptly titled ‘Will to Wheel’ derived from 2 Kings 7 about the exploits of four leprous men, Chikwem explained that destiny does not advance by desire alone, but by intention that produces action.
“A will that remains in the heart is only a wish; a will that moves the feet becomes a force. God responds when purpose begins to move,” he declared.
According to him, when God steps into a situation, planned disgrace turns into deliverance, and expectations of shame are abruptly overturned, adding that whatever the lord had ordained cannot be destroyed
“However, divine intervention follows alignment, not passivity. What is settled in the spirit is released into the physical when faith takes responsibility. Provision, breakthroughs, and helpers are often released spiritually before they appear materially. God responds to clarity, bold faith, and obedience, not panic or complaints. When a person knows what they need and stands firm in faith, heaven mobilises help, sometimes from unexpected directions,” the cleric posited.
He warned against what he called entitlement mentality. “No one is owed success. Parents, mentors, friends, and leaders are not debtors to destiny. God may use people, but He is not dependent on them. Progress begins when responsibility is accepted. When effort is applied, grace supplies strength. Faith without movement remains stagnant, but movement attracts divine backing.”
He identified major enemies of destiny, as procrastination, fear of failure, and obsession with people’s opinions.
“Delay turns vision into frustration. Fear prevents beginnings. Public opinion keeps people tied to places they have outgrown. Those who succeed act when they hear, not later. They understand that failure is not the opposite of success; refusal to act is. Every attempt builds experience, and every step invites God’s involvement,” he elaborated.
“Right association also matters. Destiny is influenced by alignment, leadership, and environment. Not everyone is meant to walk with you into your next season. Sometimes, separation is necessary for fulfillment. God raises helpers, but He does not reveal their source in advance. Trust must rest in God, not in men.
“The woman with the issue of blood embodies the heart of Will to Wheel. Her condition had defined her name, yet she refused to let it define her future. Despite weakness, shame, and repeated disappointment, she acted. She heard, believed, moved, and pressed through resistance. Her miracle came not because she wished, but because she moved immediately. Power responded to motion.
“Will to Wheel ultimately teaches intentional living. God does not bless emotions; He blesses movement. He does not reward complaints; He responds to alignment. When intention turns into action, grace takes over what strength cannot handle. As people move in faith, doors open, helpers arise, and miracles follow. Destiny shifts when the will begins to move.”
He ha also read various scriptures, concluding that 2026 is not one of wishing and procrastination but of action. He described it as a year of motion and action. Citing Isaiah 18, he said no good of the land shall be eaten by willingness alone but by obedience, which is the corresponding action.
“Will and wishes are emotions but wheel is action. Faith without work is dead. Stop claiming prophecies that require your efforts to bring it to pass. The you you see today is the you you get tomorrow. If you see a lacking, losing you, that is what you get. If otherwise, that is also what you get. You can stay in your thatched house but dream of a palace. If you wait until you get to the palace before you dream, you will only end up a servant in the palace.
“A parked brand new car with fresh engine cannot go anywhere whereas a jalopy in motion shall surely get to its destination.”
The servant of God urged the congregation to be patient while awaiting their endeavours to manifest their blessings.
“Consistency is preferred to speed. Direction is more important than haste. Speed without direction wastes energy, but even slow, steady movement toward a clear goal produces results. The four lepers were weak and rejected, yet they moved. Their small, consistent steps were amplified by God until their enemies heard the sound of an army and fled. What human strength could not achieve, divine amplification completed.
“Be patent and persistent,” he counseled. “If it does not work today, it will work tomorrow; be consistent. Speed is a waste of time, useless and waste of resources when you don’t have direction,” Rev. Chikwem concluded.
ARC Church isn’t just a place you attend; it’s a a fast-growing family you belong to. Every week, the sanctuary becomes a stage for God’s glory, where ordinary lives are rewritten by the extraordinary power of Jesus Christ.
What makes ARC Church,also known as Church without Borders, remarkable is not that it’s large; it’s that it’s authentic.
People aren’t drawn to its 64, Raji Rasaki Road (Asaba Development Union Hall) temporary location in Amuwo Odofin, Lagos, by hype or personality; they are drawn by God’s presence, by real transformation, by the evidence that He still works miracles today.
Every Sunday is not just a service; it is a testament to God’s faithfulness, a celebration of redemption, and an invitation for all to step into a deeper walk with Christ.
