Positioned by God

The story of my service and faith is closely woven into the early history and continuing global expansion of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM). From humble beginnings of serving in the ministry’s information unit during its formative years to becoming a respected deliverance minister and pastoral leader, my journey reflects unwavering commitment, sacrifice, and a deep passion for the work of God.

Having witnessed the ministry’s growth firsthand under the leadership of Dr. Daniel Kolawole Olukoya, God has been helping me to remain steadfast in advancing the vision of prayer, holiness, and deliverance that defines the church. Now that I am serving at the MFM Prayer City branch in Houston, Texas, God has again positioned me to continue contributing to the ministry’s global mission.

Recently, I reflected on my calling into ministry, the challenges and victories of the early days, remarkable testimonies from the fieldwork, and my experience in carrying the fire of revival beyond Nigeria’s borders. In all, my story reinforces the importance of being positioned by God for greatness.

From Duty Desk To Divine Assignment

My journey into the ministry began from a deep personal encounter with God and a growing passion for soul-winning and deliverance. I had always been drawn to a life of prayer and service, but my exposure to the teachings and apostolic vision of Dr. Daniel Kolawole Olukoya, the General Overseer of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries, played a major role in shaping my calling.

God strategically positioned me to encounter the great man of God, which became pivotal to the rest of my journey with God and in His service. The emphasis on holiness, aggressive prayer, and deliverance ministry resonated deeply with me. I saw firsthand how lives were transformed through prayer and the power of God, and that confirmed in my spirit that this was the environment where my calling would find full expression.

Back then, I was operating from the security department where I served as the Information Officer. As a matter of fact, I was the first Information Officer of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries. My job schedule involved receiving correspondence for the church and for the General Overseer. I would also receive information from the G.O. and pass it on to the appropriate personnel.

At that early stage of the church, office accommodation was still lacking, so my desk was located in the security department, even though my official letter read “Information Officer.” A sister colleague we fondly called Mama Aanu served as my supervisor and Chief Information Officer at the time.

However, the ministry later built an office for the information team, where we all moved to fully discharge our duties and responsibilities. Later on, I became a deliverance minister. I was given a promotion letter and subsequently transferred to the Prayer City, where my ministerial responsibilities expanded further.

The Making Of A Ministry In Its Early Fire

I was one of the few who became ministers in the early days of MFM. You may be asking, “What was the experience like then?”

The early days were both challenging and exciting. The ministry was still growing, and many of us had to combine deep spiritual commitment with enormous sacrifice. We spent long hours in prayer, evangelism, and church planting. Resources were limited compared to what we see today, but the passion for God was extremely intense. The focus was not on structures or numbers but on spiritual power and revival.

Those days shaped us spiritually because we had to rely completely on God for direction, provision, and strength. Looking back now, it was truly a privilege to have been part of those foundational years.

Madness Turned To Miracle

Among many of God’s mighty deeds I have seen in my ministry as God continues to position me for His service was the case of a man who walked into one of the crusades I organized at Mowe Region in Ogun State and was delivered from his insanity.

That day remains unforgettable. We were holding a crusade in the Mowe region when, during the ministration, a man who had been wandering around the community in a state of mental illness suddenly entered the crusade ground. As prayers were going on, he became very restless and began reacting violently to the prayers. The prayer team and ministers continued to pray fervently, rebuking every power responsible for the affliction.

After some time, the man suddenly became calm. To the amazement of everyone present, he began to speak normally and regained his senses. Members of the community later confirmed that he had been mentally unstable for a long time. It was a powerful testimony of God’s deliverance and a reminder that nothing is impossible with God.

Faith That Completed A Cathedral

I have also seen God’s greatness in provisions for His Kingdom services. I was the pastor who commissioned the ultra-modern Wuye Cathedral in Abuja, Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory. People wondered what motivated me to embark on such giant strides, knowing fully well that the edifice had been left uncompleted for many years.

The motivation came from a strong conviction that the work of God must not remain abandoned. It required faith, persistence, and the collective effort of many dedicated members. With prayer, strategic planning, and the sacrificial giving of members, the project gradually moved forward until it was completed and commissioned. Today, it stands as a testimony that with faith and unity, seemingly impossible projects can be accomplished.

Same God, Different Soil

Since coming to the United States of America in another dimension of God’s continuous positioning of my ministry for greater service, my experience is unique for many reasons. Ministering in the United States opened my eyes to the global nature of God’s work. While the cultural environment is different from Nigeria, the spiritual needs of people are essentially the same.

However, when people encounter the power of God through prayer, teaching, and fellowship, their passion is rekindled. It reinforced my belief that revival is not limited to any nation. Wherever the gospel is preached, and people seek God sincerely, His power is revealed.

Every level of greatness is connected to divine positioning. Where you stand matters, and when you are there matters even more. This book reminds you that your life can change when you associate yourself with God’s plan. May you not miss your moment. May God position you rightly to experience the greatness He has prepared for you.

Daniel sat quietly at the back of a small church one evening. His life did not look like anything close to greatness. He had lost his job months ago. Friends had stopped calling. Even family members had begun to question his decisions. That night, he almost did not attend the service. Something within him still pushed him to go.

As the preacher spoke, one statement caught his attention. “You are not forgotten. You are only being positioned.” Daniel felt something shift inside him. For the first time in months, hope rose again.

Weeks later, an unexpected opportunity came. A job he never applied for opened up to him through someone who barely knew him. Within a short time, his life began to take a new direction. Looking back, Daniel realized something important. His season of struggle was not a sign of failure. It was a stage of positioning.

God Positions Before He Promotes

There is a truth many people do not understand. God does not start with promotion. He starts with positioning. Before anything great appears on the outside, God first arranges things behind the scenes. He aligns events, people, and timing. What looks like a delay is often a divine arrangement.

The Bible says in Jeremiah 29:11, “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.” This shows that God already has a plan. Your life is not random. Your journey is not accidental.

Genesis 50:20 says, “But as for you, you meant evil against me but God meant it for good, in order to bring it about as it is this day, to save many people alive.” Joseph’s pain was real, but his positioning was greater.

Greatness Is An Act of God

Many people struggle because they think greatness comes only through effort. Effort is important, but it is not the final answer. Greatness is an act of God. It is God’s approval upon a life.

Psalm 75:6–7 says, “For exaltation comes neither from the east nor from the west nor from the south. But God is the Judge: He puts down one and exalts another.” When God decides to lift a person, no one can stop it. No opinion can block it. No opposition can cancel it.

Faith Unlocks Divine Manifestation

Belief is not just a feeling. It is a force that connects you to what God has already prepared. Hebrews 11:1 says, “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” Faith allows you to see beyond your present reality. It helps you hold on when nothing seems to be changing. God responds to faith. He moves when you trust Him.

God’s Timing Is Always Right

One of the hardest things in life is waiting. People want quick answers and immediate results. Yet God works with timing. Ecclesiastes 3:11 says, “He has made everything beautiful in its time.” Not before time. Not after time. In its time. This means your delay is not a denial. It is preparation.

Resting In the Assurance of God’s Presence

Isaiah 41:10 says, “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.” God has placed you exactly where you are — in your job, your family, your city, or even your current struggle — because He has a plan to use you in a big way.

“Do not fear... I am with you.” You are not alone in your position. Being positioned for greatness could also mean being put in a spot that looks scary. This verse tells us that the position feels less scary because the Commander is right there with us.

“I will strengthen you... I will help you.” God does not just point us to a spot and leave us hanging. If He positions you for greatness, He provides the strength and the help to get it done.

“I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” When we are positioned for greatness, we will face moments where we almost fall. But God’s hand is the steady hand holding us up. You are set up for success, not because of who you are, but because of whose hand is holding you up.

Sister Grace worked quietly in a small office at the edge of the city. She was diligent, respectful, and consistent, yet she remained unnoticed for years. Others who came after her seemed to move ahead faster. Promotions passed her by. Recognition never came.

One morning, everything changed. A major restructuring took place in the organization. Positions shifted. Leaders were replaced. Out of nowhere, Grace was called into a meeting she did not expect. Within a short time, she was elevated into a position that placed her above those who once overlooked her.

As she sat in her new office, one truth became clear to her. Her lifting did not come from human favor alone. It was the hand of God. What she could not achieve by striving, God released by His power.

Greatness Is the Work of God

Greatness is not a human achievement. It is a divine act. It is the visible evidence of God’s hand upon a life. Psalm 75:6–7 says, “For exaltation comes neither from the east nor from the west nor from the south. But God is the Judge, He puts down one and exalts another.” When God approves a person, no system can block it.

The Meaning Of True Greatness

To become great is not only about status. It is about purpose. Genesis 12:2 says, “I will make you a great nation; I will bless you and make your name great; and you shall be a blessing.” God did not promise Abraham greatness for personal pride. He promised greatness so that Abraham could become a blessing. A person is truly great when others are lifted through their life.

When God Decides To Lift You

There is a moment when God decides to act. When that moment comes, things begin to align in ways that cannot be explained naturally. Isaiah 60:22 says, “A little one shall become a thousand, and a small one a strong nation. I, the Lord, will hasten it in its time.” God can accelerate a life. What takes others many years, God can accomplish in a short time.

Divine Protection in Greatness

When greatness comes from God, it is preserved by God. Psalm 121:7 says, “The Lord shall preserve you from all evil; He shall preserve your soul.” When God lifts you, He also keeps you. Isaiah 54:17 says, “No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and every tongue which rises against you in judgment you shall condemn.”

Positioned Where You Are For A Reason

Sometimes people feel stuck. They look at their location or their current condition and feel forgotten. Acts 17:26 says that God has “determined their preappointed times and the boundaries of their dwellings.” God is aware of where you are. He placed you there with purpose.

Isaiah 43:19 says, “Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall you not know it?” Something new is already in motion. Philippians 1:6 says, “Being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.” God does not start what He cannot finish.

Divine Positioning Produces Divine Results

When God positions a person, the results carry His signature. They go beyond human explanation. 1 Samuel 2:7–8 says, “The Lord makes poor and makes rich; He brings low and lifts up. He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the beggar from the ash heap, to set them among princes and make them inherit the throne of glory.”

Joseph was positioned long before he was manifested. He received dreams as a young man. He went through rejection, slavery, and imprisonment. Yet none of these stopped God’s plan. Then one day, everything changed. Genesis 41:41 says, “And Pharaoh said to Joseph, ‘See, I have set you over all the land of Egypt.’” In a single moment, Joseph moved from prison to the palace.

When greatness is the result of divine positioning, it cannot be stopped by opposition. Isaiah 46:10 says, “My counsel shall stand, and I will do all My pleasure.” God’s plan is not subject to human approval.

Mary sat by her window, staring at the quiet street below. Life had not turned out the way she expected. She had prayed, fasted, and trusted God, yet things seemed to move in the opposite direction. Her business had slowed down. Bills were waiting. Doors she hoped would open had remained closed.

That evening, she picked up her Bible with a tired heart. Her eyes rested on a single verse. “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10. She read it again. This time, slowly. Something quiet and deep began to settle in her heart.

Within weeks, unexpected help came. A friend connected her to a new opportunity. One step led to another. What looked like a closed chapter became the beginning of something new. Mary later understood something she had missed before. God had never left her. He was working, even when she could not see it.

God’s Presence Is Your Assurance

You will not suffer forever because God is with you. Isaiah 43:2 says, “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned.” Notice the language. It does not say “if” you pass through. It says “when.” Challenges will come, yet God promises His presence in the midst of them.

Trials Are Not The End Of The Story

There are moments when life feels unfriendly. In such moments, it is easy to feel discouraged. Yet James 1:2–3 says, “My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.” Trials are not meant to destroy you. They are meant to strengthen you. What feels like pressure is often preparation.

Guard Your Heart Against Wrong Voices

In difficult seasons, many voices will speak. Some will bring fear. Others will bring doubt. You must choose what you listen to. John 10:10 says, “The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.” Do not listen to voices that weaken your spirit. Stay with the word of God.

Your Season Will Change

No condition remains the same forever. Psalm 30:5 says, “Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.” Your present situation is temporary. Your season will shift. God has the power to turn things around.

Isaiah 45:2 says, “I will go before you and make the crooked places straight; I will break in pieces the gates of bronze and cut the bars of iron.” This is what God does. He goes ahead of you. He removes obstacles. He creates a path where there was none.

Live in expectation. Proverbs 23:18 says, “For surely there is a hereafter, and your hope will not be cut off.” Something new is about to unfold. Something better is ahead. You are not moving backward. You are moving forward.

Samuel never imagined that betrayal would come from someone he trusted. He had worked closely with Daniel, his colleague and friend, for years. They shared ideas, supported each other, and often spoke about their dreams.

One day, an opportunity came at work. A major project that could change everything. Samuel had quietly prepared for it. Before he could act, Daniel went ahead of him. He presented Samuel’s ideas as his own. The leadership approved it immediately. Samuel was left shocked, hurt, and silent.

Months later, the project began to face serious challenges. The leadership needed someone who truly understood the original vision. Samuel was called in. His depth of understanding became obvious. Within a short time, he was asked to take over the project. What was taken from him became the very reason he was lifted.

That day, as he sat quietly in his office, Genesis 50:20 came alive in his heart. He understood clearly that what was meant to harm him had become the pathway to his elevation. God did not waste the pain. He turned it into a purpose.

What People Intend For Harm, God Uses For Good

Genesis 50:20 says, “But as for you, you meant evil against me; but God meant it for good, in order to bring it about as it is this day, to save many people alive.” This teaches a powerful truth. What people intend for harm does not have the final authority over your life. God does.

Romans 8:28 says, “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.” All things include the good and the bad. God is able to take every piece of your story and weave it into something meaningful.

Promotion Comes From God Alone

Psalm 75:6–7 says, “For exaltation comes neither from the east nor from the west nor from the south. But God is the Judge: He puts down one and exalts another.” This means your progress is not limited by who supports you or who opposes you. When God decides to lift you, no one can stop it.

God Controls Times and Seasons

Daniel 2:21 says, “And He changes the times and the seasons; He removes kings and raises up kings.” Your life is not at the mercy of circumstances. God controls seasons. A difficult season can change. A closed chapter can open again.

You Cannot Be Hidden

Matthew 5:14 says, “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden.” Your greatness cannot remain hidden forever. When God decides to reveal you, no force can hide you. Isaiah 60:1 says, “Arise, shine; for your light has come! And the glory of the Lord is risen upon you.”

Isaiah 14:27 says, “For the Lord of hosts has purposed, and who will annul it? His hand is stretched out, and who will turn it back?” When God has decided, it is settled. Numbers 23:19 says, “God is not a man, that He should lie, nor a son of man, that He should repent. Has He said, and will He not do? Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good?”

Living in the Reality of God’s Plan

When you understand these truths, your mindset changes. You stop living in fear. You stop reacting to every negative voice. You begin to live with confidence. You believe that your expectation will come to pass. Proverbs 23:18 says, “For surely there is a hereafter, and your hope will not be cut off.” Your future is secure. Your hope is alive. God is leading you somewhere.