Apostle Zipho Gcabashe emphasized the need for the church to focus on genuine spiritual manifestations rather than superficial indicators of God's presence, such as loud preaching or exciting music. He argued that true spiritual maturity requires the manifestation of the Holy Spirit's gifts and fruit, which can be measured by the impact on believers' lives and society. He warned against allowing church services to become indistinguishable from secular entertainment, as this would lead to a loss of spiritual conviction and effectiveness in reaching people with the gospel.

Gift of Word of Wisdom

He explained the difference between general wisdom and the supernatural gift of the word of wisdom, emphasizing that while general wisdom can be acquired through study and education, the gift of the word of wisdom is a divine revelation given by God. He clarified that this gift involves receiving specific wisdom from God, distinct from the natural wisdom demonstrated by figures like Solomon, who received wisdom through study and prayer. He also noted that the gift of the word of wisdom is not about having all knowledge but rather receiving a portion of God's wisdom for specific situations.

Word of Knowledge vs. Wisdom

He explained the distinction between the word of knowledge and the word of wisdom, emphasizing that the word of knowledge is a supernatural diagnostic tool that reveals problems in the present and past, while the word of wisdom provides prescriptive guidance on how to solve these problems for the present and future. He highlighted that these gifts often work together, as God does not just point out problems without offering solutions.

Supernatural Wisdom and Divine Guidance

Apostle discussed the biblical concept of the word of wisdom, as explained by Oral Roberts, which involves the Holy Spirit supernaturally providing exact instructions for tasks. He referenced the stories of Noah and Joseph in the Old Testament to illustrate how the word of wisdom was used to address specific challenges, such as building the ark to save Noah's family and preparing for the seven-year famine in Egypt. He emphasized that the word of wisdom works in conjunction with the word of knowledge, which provides the diagnosis or awareness of a situation.

Christian Growth Through Self-Denial

Apostle delivered a powerful message about spiritual growth, emphasizing that true growth in Christianity comes through dying to self and emptying of self, contrasting with the world's approach of adding and accumulating. He stressed the importance of prayer and fasting in developing a deeper spiritual appetite and widening the space for the Holy Spirit to work. He prayed for the congregation to become a powerful, fiery church that would go out and do mighty exploits for God, reaching the current generation that is dying without knowing it.