THE ONE FROM ABOVE

First Bible Lesson: Colossians 3:1-2

If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on
the right hand of God. Set your affections on things above, not on things on earth.

Second Bible Lesson: Luke 12:13-15 And one of the company said unto him, Master, speak
to my brother, that he may divide the inheritance with me. And he said unto him, Man, who
made me a judge or a divider over you? And he said unto them, Take heed and beware, for a
man's life consisteth not in the abundance of things which he possesseth.

Golden Text: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 For which cause we faint not; but though our outward
man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. For our light affliction, which is but
for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight glory; While we look
not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen, for the things which
are seen are temporal, but the things which are not seen are eternal.

MAN IS THE ARCHITECT OF HIS OWN FORTUNE:

Brethren, if you follow me and abide by my teachings, you will shun all the things of this
world. From Europe to Asia to Africa and all over the world, carnality is in vogue. Men are so
concerned with the things of this world. If for example, you had a son you named Jackson and who
by that name died in his infancy, would you name your second son Jackson again? That explains
why in His second coming, Christ did not indulge in marriage. In His first Advent when he
complained to God of loneliness and he was given a partner, Eve, who became the cause of
His downfall by falling prey to the antics of the devil. This is in consonance with the saying that
the child who walks circumspectively will kill that which killed his father. But the child who is
careless shall fall victim to what killed his father. This explains why in his second advent, Christ had
nothing to do with marriage, knowing the problem marriage had caused him before. Brotherhood of
the Cross and Star has nothing to do with the things of the world. The cause of fighting wars and
killing on earth are traceable to too much dependence on the things of this world. Anyone who
claims he is a Brotherhood should practice this gospel, otherwise, I have nothing to do with such a
person.
You are all aware that when a man is unmarried he has a few enemies. You start having
many enemies when you are married. At the time a man is not married and he has no child, he is
responsible only to himself and he will be faced with only minimal problems. The moment a man
has children, his problems will increase according to the number of children. An applicant has one
major problem, joblessness. The moment such a fellow secures a job, many problems will begin to
beset him. Having been employed, your immediate problem will be how to be promoted. The
moment you are promoted, you will be surrounded with attendant problems accompanying that
promotion. That is why from the inception, Brotherhood of the Cross and Star does not aspire for
anything material.
I personally do not aspire for any position, I am neither a Pastor nor an Apostle, Bishop,
Prophet, or Elder. I AM OLUMBA OLUMBA OBU, period. MY MISSION IS TO SERVE
GOD AND REVEAL HIS GLORY. I have nothing to do with position or office, money,
cars, land or anything that is material or mundane. Those are the things that plague this
earth. That explains why since 1938, I have no thoughts of mine. If I were carnally minded,
there is nothing material that I would not have possessed. The possessions would have been
a source of litigation, fighting, heart-break and restlessness. The effect therefore would have
been the loss of this glory. You can now see why I ceased to be angry since 14th of February,
1942. If I were carnally minded, I would have quarreled many times over and grown long face with
many. FROM TODAY, RESIST THE LUST FOR MATERIAL THINGS FOR IT IS THE
BANE YOUR PREDICAMENT AND STATE OF AFFAIRS ON EARTH. THE THINGS
OF THIS EARTH BRING NO GLORY TO GOD. Moreover, many things have taken place
from the time ordination commenced here in Brotherhood of the Cross and Star. WHETHER
ONE IS A PASTOR, BISHOP, PROPHET, OR APOSTLE HAS NOTHING TO
DO WITHIN THIS KINGDOM AS ORDINATION IS A FORMALITY, A
NOMENCLATURE NOT DESIGNED FOR YOU TO LORD IT OVER
OTHERS. The situation could be compared to a man naming his son after his late father
just for the purpose of retaining that family name. Such an exercise has nothing to do with
salvation in this kingdom.. ORDINATION THEREFORE IS NOT AN AWARD OR
RECOMMENDATION BUT A FULFILLMENT OF A ROUTINE TO ENABLE ME
EXECUTE MY DUTY DILIGENTLY.
God abhors the things of this earth. Anyone therefore who aspires to be man of God, must
forsake the things of this world. Our sole concern for Brotherhood is: LOVE YE ONE
ANOTHER. That is the objective of this kingdom of God. LET NOT YOUR MISSION IN
BROTHERHOOD OF THE CROSS AND STAR BE TO RULE OVER OTHERS OR TO
TEACH. THERE IS ONLY ONE RULER AND TEACHER. WE ARE ALL
BRETHREN WHOSE DUTY IS TO PRACTICE GOD'S INJUNCTION. The position of
elder was not created in Brotherhood of the Cross and Star so that the beneficiaries would
be prospective leaders and rulers. But today, the Elders have constituted themselves into
nuisances in this kingdom. SO ALSO HAVE THE PASTORS, PROPHETS, APOSTLES
AND BISHOPS CONSTITUTED THEMSELVES INTO MINIGODS. THOSE NAMES
ARE IMMATERIAL IN THIS KINGDOM. OUR DUTY IS TO SERVE GOD.
Re-examine the first lesson.
FIRST BIBLE LESSON: COLOSSIANS 3:1-2 If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those
things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. Set your affections on
things above, not on things on earth.
EMULATE CHRIST: That is what is required here. Learn from Christ and His Father. He strove
for nothing other than to obey and serve His Father. We owe Him a duty to resemble Him.
Let each and every one of us resemble Him. Let each and everyone of us emulate the
Leader and endeavor to love one another and disassociate from the things of this world. We
should seek after heavenly things for it is pathetic the way mankind is knee- deep in
material lust to the detriment of heavenly things. NO MAN IN THE ENTIRE WORLD
HAS BEEN ABLE TO PLEASE GOD AS A RESULT OF THE LUST FOR MATERIAL
THINGS- MARRIAGE, FARMING, TRADING, GOVERNANCE, INCONTINENCE.
The number of brethren from abroad to Calabar has decreased of recent because of nonfulfillment
of their personal aspirations. Until lately, brethren from overseas were often ordained en masse. The
moment that practice ceased, the number of brethren from abroad to Calabar has dropped
drastically. Is it because you are not ready to serve God? Why do you allow the things of this world
to consume you? Brotherhood of the Cross and Star has nothing to do with the things of this world.
Heavenly virtues such as love, mercy, meekness, peace, humility, joy, kindness, oneness reign here.
WAS OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST A PASTOR, PROPHET, ELDER, OR
BISHOP? UNTO CHRIST I LOOK. FROM THE ONSET NO BISHOP HAS
EVER INHERITED THE KINGDOM OF GOD, NOR HAS ANY ELDER, PASTOR,
APOSTLE, PROPHET. THEY ARE THE PEOPLE OF THE WORLD WHO DO NOT
SERVE GOD BUT THEMSELVES. HOW THEN CAN I CONFER POWERS
ON YOU TO LORD OVER OTHERS? THAT IS NOT WHAT I HAVE
COME FOR. WHATEVER YOU MAY POSSESS, IF YOU HAVE NO LOVE, IT
PROFITS YOU NOTHING AND YOU CANNOT CLAIM TO BE A BROTHERHOOD.
NO DESIGNATION IS RELEVANT IN THIS KINGDOM. ALL OF US LOOK UNTO
CHRIST. ANYONE WHO DOES THINGS DIFFERENTLY FROM ME IS A REBEL.
YOU THEREFORE HAVE TO EMULATE ME BY DOING WHAT I DO, HAVING
BEEN MADE TO RISE WITH CHRIST, SEEK YE THEREFORE HEAVENLY
THINGS. THAT FORMS THE THEME OF THIS GOSPEL.
BROTHERHOOD IS DIVINE:
THE WORLD TREASURES IN WORLDLY NAMES AND DESIGNATIONS
THROUGH WHICH THEY DECEIVE THEMSELVES. THEY CANNOT DECEIVE
GOD. That explains why this kingdom has no business with mundane things. What is wanted in
this kingdom is: LOVE FOR ONE ANOTHER, TRUTH, MERCY, HUMILITY, AND
BEING HEAVENLY-MINDED. DO NOT QUARREL OR DISAGREE WITH ANYONE
IN ANYWAY, OVER MUNDANE THINGS. MY BUSINESS IS NOT WITH
MUNDANE THINGS BUT WITH THE THINGS OF HEAVEN. THERE IS BUT ONE
SHEPHERD AND ONE FLOCK. CALL NO ONE FATHER, KING, LORD OR
CREATOR. WE HAVE ONE FATHER, KING, LORD, AND TEACHER. HE IT IS
WHO TEACHES US HUMILITY, LOVE, PEACE, MERCY, JOY, AND ALL THE
VIRTUES. THOSE ARE THE TEACHINGS THAT ARE OBTAINABLE HERE.
A local adage advises that if you visit the family of the toad and there you find the father and the
mother toad squatting, it would be ignoble of you to stand. A FEW PEOPLE HAVE GROUPED
AND CALLED THEMSELVES FULL TIME WORKERS, AND THEIR HEADS ARE
SWOLLEN BECAUSE OF THAT NAME, FOR WHAT? WHERE IS THAT NAME
DERIVED FROM? AM I THE ONE WHO SO DESIGNATED YOU A FULL- TIME
WORKER? THAT IS THE NAME YOU HAVE DESIGNED FOR YOUR SELFISH
END. SUCH INTENTS HAVE BEEN THE BANE OF THIS WORLD. You should be
mindful of the things you do. None of you has endeavored to refrain from eating meat and fish,
drinking, smoking, and fornicating. You think that this is still the time for the old order. Such a time
has since passed and gone. Calling yourself a full time worker is not a passport by itself. ANYONE
WHO DOES NOT FOLLOW AFTER ME AND ABIDE BY MY INJUNCTIONS, I
KNOW HIM NOT. If you were reasonable, you would not clamor for positions and names
but you would sit on the floor and remain quiet because you know nothing about
Brotherhood of the Cross and Star and you cannot practice the injunctions. WE HAVE
BEEN GIVEN A LEADER AND HAVE TO EMULATE AND SEEK
AFTER HIM. WE SHOULD ENDEAVOR AT ALL TIMES TO SERVE
GOD.
Therefore brethren, let every man be properly advised. Whatever name or class you give
yourself, I am watching. I have nothing to do with the slightest mundane thing. Whether you are a
man or woman, rich or poor, young or old, black or white, is immaterial to me and irrelevant in this
kingdom. WHAT CONCERNS ME IS LOVE, THE LOVE OF ONE ANOTHER. This is
not written in the books but it abides in us.
FIRST WITNESS: REVELATION 14:3-5 “And they sung as it were a new song before
the throne, and before the four beasts, and the elders, and no man could learn
that song but the hundred and forty-four thousand which were not defi led with
women for they are virgins. These are they which follow the Lamb
whithersoever he goeth. These were redeemed from among men, being the fi
rst fruits unto God and to the Lamb. And in their mouth was found no guile,
for they are without fault before the throne of God."
THE CHOSEN FROM AMONG MEN:
Brethren are you one of them? Do you have such qualities among the full-time workers?
The only group I know is the 144.OOO .Whatever name you may answer is personal to you. I
HAVE NOT COME FOR A PASTOR, PROPHET, ELDER, OR BISHOP, NOR AM I
HERE FOR THE CHORISTERS OR FULL-TIME WORKERS. I AM HERE FOR THE
VIRGINS AND PEOPLE WHO ARE NOT CARNALLY- MINDED. From the onset I have
never been interested in men's possessions because I know that they shall pass away. Man himself
shall pass away. ONLY GOD AND HIS CHRIST WILL ENDURE FOREVER. Those who
love the things of this world are earthly. And the people of this world have no share in this kingdom.
All those who have forsaken the things of this world do not get angry, quarrel, engage in litigation,
commit fornication, or struggle for positions. Such persons abound in Brotherhood of the Cross
and Star now. But those who are carnally minded equally abound, only to cause problems in this
kingdom. Such people are Brotherhood only in the flesh but not in spirit, because they
do not serve the interest of Brotherhood of the Cross and Star.
Re-examine the second lesson.
SECOND BIBLE LESSON: LUKE 12:13-15 And one of the company said unto him,
Master, speak to my brother, that he divide the inheritance with me. And he said unto
him, Man, who made me a judge or a divider over you? And he said unto them, Take
heed and beware of covetousness, for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of
things which he possesseth.
ABHOR MATERIAL THINGS:
Seekers of material things have you heard that? You ask for Bethels, Pentecostal centers. How will
that help you in terms of your salvation? Whether it is Bethel or a Pentecostal Center, Prophet or
man, shall pass away, SAVE THE WORD OF GOD WHICH WILL ENDURE FOREVER.
Those of you who aspire to be Bishops, Prophets, Apostles, Secretaries, Chairmen, Leader's
Representatives etc. these positions will afford you nothing. WHAT WE WANT ARE
PEOPLE WHO ARE HEAVENLY MINDED AND OBEDIENT TO GOD. ANYONE
ONE WHO FOLLOWS GOD AND OBEYS HIM WILL NOT QUARREL WITH ANY
PERSON.
Remember that young man who requested Christ to share their father's inheritance, did he
oblige? If it were you, you would have quickly done it so that you could take your share. Only the
people of the world do such things. By such measures they covet, loot, steal and plunder in the name
of serving God. A VISIONER tells you that the Father says you should buy him or her a car,
build him or her a house, permit your wife or husband to go on ministry work (evangelism)
and so on. He or she says so in order to execute the hidden agenda of snatching your wife or
husband from you. Such persons I do not want in this kingdom. You should learn from me.
YOU KNOW VERY WELL THAT I HAVE NO FRIEND, NO CONFIDANT, NO
PARTNER, I NEITHER ENGAGE IN FARMING NOR DO I BUY AND SELL.
ANYONE WHO ENGAGES IN SUCH THINGS IS NOT MINE, IS NOT A
BROTHERHOOD MEMBER. THOSE WHO REMAIN IN BROTHERHOOD AND
STRUGGLE FOR MATERIAL THINGS AND POSITIONS WILL PROFIT NOTHING
IRRESPECTIVE OF THE NUMBER OF YEARS THEY HAVE BEEN HERE. For 43
years now, I have not set my feet in Biakpan, my birthplace, having left there in January 1956. Ever
since then I have not gone there or communicated in writing with anybody there. I AM A
SHINING EXAMPLE FOR ALL OF YOU TO EMULATE. ANYONE WHO DOES NOT
FOLLOW AFTER MY FOOTSTEPS HAS NO SHARE IN THIS KINGDOM.
THE HOLY SPIRIT IS HERE:
Abraham and the rest of the prophets were given salvation not because of their industry or vocation,
but by God's grace. THE HOLY SPIRIT AS PROMISED BY CHRIST IS HERE. You are
merely shouting His name yet none of you is willing to emulate me. All of you are here for
one selfish reason or another. That is not why I am here. WHAT HAS BROUGHT ME
HERE IS LOVE AND TO PRACTICE THE WORD OF GOD. This explains why
I am not interested in the things of this world. Once I have rejected the yam, I do not scare the goat.
On arrival in Canaan from bondage, Joshua asked the Israelites whether they would rather return to
the gods of their forefathers. He made his stand clear that he and his household would
continue to serve the living God.
Because of your incontinency I have forbidden you from coming close to me. Go to the
Bishop. I have no business with the things of the world. I know that anyone who desires to have
audience with the Father is afflicted in one way or the other and wants relief. THE WORD OF
GOD THAT I HAVE BROUGHT, NONE OF YOU IS READY TO
PRACTICE. The same reply that Christ gave to the young man in the second lesson, I give to
those of you who clamor to have audience with the Father. “You came into this world with
nothing and you shall return with nothing, not with a wife, husband, child, house, money,
position, kingship, clothing, or food. With what will you depart this earth on your return."
What then is the wisdom behind your quest for material things? None of you is concerned with
love, faith, hope, truth, meekness, humility, joy, and the virtues. Are you not continuing in the
old order? I have not come for those things BUT I HAVE COME TO PRACTICE THE
WORD OF GOD. Even if I will be left here alone to practice it, I do not mind. THOSE WHO
FOLLOW AFTER ME ARE THE ONES THAT I KNOW. The things of this world are
incompatible with those of this kingdom. Re-examine the Golden Text.
GOLDEN TEXT: 2ND CORINTHIANS 4:16-18 For which cause we faint not; but though
our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. For our light affliction,
which is but for moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight glory;
While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the
things which are seen are temporal: but the things which are not seen are eternal.
SEEK GOD'S WAY: Remember when Our Lord Jesus Christ went with Peter, James and John
to the mount to pray, they saw Moses, Elijah and Our Lord Jesus Christ Himself in a vision.
Now those of your parents you refer to as late, are they extinct? Don't you still see them and talk to
them in your dreams? The so called great and powerful men of old, are they still existing? Where are
the Awos, Ziks, Eyo Itas, Abachas and Abiolas of Nigeria? Such has been the scenarios on this earth
from time past, men and women come and go. THE QUESTION IS WHEN WILL
GOD PASS AWAY? Many are so attached to their parents and grandparents and
greatgrandparents who are all dead. What will such people do for you? WHY NOT HOLD ON TO
GOD WHO WILL ABIDE FOREVER? You were a president, Governor, Minister, etc. Do not
these office holders pass away? IT IS ONLY GOD AND HIS CHRIST WHO WILL REMAIN
ETERNALLY. THEY ALONE ENJOY ETERNAL GLORY. THEREFORE ALL WHO
BELIEVE IN GOD WILL SEEK AFTER HIM.
Our Lawyer brother, Williams, since he tasted of this truth, despite the fact that he is an international
lawyer of no mean repute, is quietly practicing every gospel preached by the Father. That brother is a
human right activist who employs his training to set the oppressed free. I have not only taught you
the truth, but I have practiced it for you to emulate me.*I HAVE BEEN A FRUITARIAN
FROM THE ONSET. DO YOU SEE ME WITH GORGEOUS DRESSES, SHOES, ETC?
The 25th of December, 1944 was the last time that I put on a tie. I MAY APPEAR LEAN
PHYSICALLY, BUT IN SPIRIT I AM A GIANT. ANYBODY WHO ABIDES BY MY
TEACHINGS HERE WILL NEED NO ONE TO PRAY FOR HIM, SETTLE HIS
PROBLEMS OR INDULGE IN LITIGATION BECAUSE UNTO THOSE THAT ARE
PURE, EVERYTHING IS PURE.
Brotherhood has nothing to do with acrimony, litigation, and disagreement. If anybody
should lay claim to the property that houses me now I will immediately vacate it for him without
recourse to litigation. That is what I have taught you and it is the best type of life. It is the code of
conduct in this new world. Every other character that you exhibit is anti-Brotherhood because
Brotherhood of the Cross and Star has nothing to do with money, dresses, estates, Bethels,
and other material things.
SECOND WITNESS: ROMANS 8:6 “For to be carnally minded is death; but to be
spiritually minded is life and peace."
THE REAL BROTHERHOOD:
The above passage constitutes THE REAL BROTHERHOOD. Not the Brotherhood that struggles
for seats, position and material things."To be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually
minded is life eternal and peace." Why do you not aspire for such? You call yourselves Bishops,
Pastors, Pope, Chief, Elder, Christ Witnesses and so on. What will you profit from such names if you
fail to practice the word of God? *WHY DO YOU BRING ME YAMS WHEN I DO NOT
EAT YAMS? MY FOOD IS PAWPAW, BANANAS, PINEAPPLE, ORANGES. Men who
desire to see the Father to solve their problems carry yams and other things, claiming they want to
deliver them to the Father personally. MUST ONE SEE THE FATHER PHYSICALLY TO
DELIVER ANY GIFT HIM? WHEREVER YOU ARE, YOU DO NOT NEED TO SEE
THE FATHER PHYSICALLY OR PERSONALLY TO COMMUNE WITH HIM. ONCE
YOU PRACTICE THE WORD OF GOD.
What we indulge in is like contribution, you do for me exactly what I had done for you. If I
give you one tuber of yam, I do not expect any less. The Ukwa people in Odukpani Local
government Area, Cross River State practice that as a way of life. WHY MUST MEMBERS
CARRY THEIR BAGGAGE AND TRAVEL TO CALABAR TO SEE THE FATHER? IS
HE NOT ABIDING WITH YOU IN YOUR VARIOUS STATIONS? Those things you do
are deceitful tendencies. GO AND PRACTICE THE WORD OF GOD-LOVE ONE
ANOTHER. THAT IS WHAT IMPRESSES ME. I DO NOT FANCY YOUR POSITIONS,
MONEY, OR STATURE.
Brother Williams and our Ethiopian Rasta Brother are far away but I continue to mention them now
and then. They are the crop of people that I need in this kingdom because they have forsaken the
things of this world.
THIRD WITNESS: LUKE 20:34-36 “And Jesus answering said unto them, The children of
this world marry and are given in marriage, but they which shall be accounted worthy to
obtain that world and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry nor are given in
marriage, neither can they die any more for they are equal unto the angels, and they are the
children of God, being the children of the resurrection."
THE CHILDREN OF THE RESURRECTION:
The children of the resurrection are those I am looking for. The gorgeous dresses you put on, the
glamorous things you adorn your body with, do not interest me. WHETHER YOU ARE
PLEASED WITH THIS GOSPEL OR NOT IS IMMATERIAL TO ME. FROM TIME
IMMEMORIAL, NO MAN HAS STRIVEN TO PLEASE OR SERVE GOD. Men have
always been carnally minded. Why do you allow illusions to overwhelm you? Many presidents,
millionaires, and powerful men have come and gone, BUT GOD REMAINS FOREVER. In
Nigeria today fuel has become a luxury. Yes. What did Nigerians do with oil in its days of boom?
EVERY MUNDANE THING IS TRANSITORY, SAVE GOD ALONE IN WHOM OUR
FAITH AND HOPE LIE. SINCE MY ADVENT, I HAVE NOTHING ON MY OWN,
NOT EVEN A SPOON, DRESS, WIFE, CHILD, OR PLATE. GOD IS EVERYTHING
TO ME.
Brethren, I do not intend to be tedious with you. A stroke of the cane is suffi cient for the
wise. He who has ears to hear, let him hear. May God Bless His Holy Words. Amen.
THANK YOU HOLY FATHER.