Apostle Johnson Suleman of Omega Fire Ministries International has come out strongly in defence of Pastor Chris Oyakhilome amid criticisms that followed the recent healing of ten individuals brought to his Healing Streams service on stretchers.
In a passionate message shared with believers, Apostle Suleman said, “Pastor, Chris is a man of God. Don’t even go there. He’s a man of God. Don’t go there. Pastor Chris a man of God. Am I talking to somebody? Am I talking to somebody here?
He condemned the backlash as rooted in ignorance and spiritual blindness, insisting that the power of God remains real and active today.
He argued that the negative reactions mirror the kind of disbelief that surrounded Jesus during His ministry.
Suleman noted that even in biblical times, miracles were not universally accepted, and opposition often followed divine demonstrations.
“This is why miracles do not happen under an atmosphere of unbelief,” he said, emphasizing that miracles require a platform of faith.
The cleric stressed that attempts to prove one’s spiritual authority or manhood—through spectacle or showmanship—can undermine genuine faith.
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He referred to the biblical account in John 7:4–5, where Jesus’ own brothers challenged Him to reveal Himself if He was truly powerful. According to Suleman, Jesus could not perform miracles in that environment because of unbelief.
Suleman further advised believers not to be distracted by criticism or negative voices, but rather to focus on faith, gratitude, and the advancement of the Gospel.
He urged Christians to remember that: “Miracles are a work of the Holy Spirit, not a product of human effort. It is the Holy Spirit that convicts, not men. Genuine miracles bring glory to God and testify to His love and power.”
In his message, Suleman challenged believers to look beyond the skeptics and focus on the testimonies of those who have been healed and transformed.
He encouraged the congregation to acknowledge the reality of divine healing, pointing out that many people in the church have witnessed miraculous recoveries and can personally testify to the power of God.
Apostle Suleman concluded by affirming that the presence of critics does not negate the authenticity of God’s work, and that true miracles should be celebrated as a testament of God’s unchanging power in the world today.