At our vibrant Youth Sunday Service, Pastor Femi Paul brought us a rousing word titled “In Spite of It All!” A message of hope, resilience, and divine destiny.

He anchored the message on Job 8:7 (NKJV), reminding us that no matter how small or humble the beginning, God has promised a future that is prosperous, successful, and extraordinary.

Using the story of Gideon (Judges 7:4–7 NKJV), we saw how God does not need a crowd to bring victory. He just needs the right few. PFP also highlighted Jesus (John 6:42 NLT), whose background did not match the magnitude of His divine calling. The world may have questioned His origin, but purpose prevailed.

Jesus is the ultimate template for our youth, destined to rise and shine in spite of limitations, labels, or humble beginnings.

Pastor ended with a prophetic declaration from Job 8:7 in multiple versions, praying that:

- Your humble beginning will give way to abundant increase (NKJV)

- Your past will be eclipsed by a brighter, extraordinary future (CEV, CEB)

- You will become very great and successful according to God’s plan