Men and brethren, Jesus is the Spirit of restoration, the Spirit of justification, the Spirit of redemption, the Spirit of reconciliation and the Spirit of sanctification. He came down to this earth as God’s channel of answers and solution.
— Uma Ukpai (1945–2025), Massenevangelist und Gründer der Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association
Topics: God, Jesus & the Holy Spirit, Grace & Redemption
Occasions: For Reflection
Uma Ukpai
Uma Ukpai (1945–2025) war ein nigerianischer Pastor und Massenevangelist der pfingstlich-charismatischen Bewegung mit zentralem Wirkungsort in Uyo. Er wurde durch überkonfessionelle Großveranstaltungen, Heilungskampagnen und soziale Einrichtungen bekannt, wobei die von ihm verkündeten Wunderheilungen von Kritikern als wissenschaftlich unbelegt eingestuft wurden. Bibellesern gilt er als einflussreicher Vertreter der westafrikanischen Erweckungsbewegung, dessen Schriften und Zitate die Themen Gebet, persönliche Umkehr und Standhaftigkeit betonen.
You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our heart is restless until it rests in you.
Augustine of Hippo
Jesus calls us not to a new religion, but to life.
Dietrich Bonhoeffer
I would not be able to seek you if you had not already found me.
Augustine of Hippo
When you see a child, you catch God in the act.
Martin Luther
God does not love us because we are lovable, but because his nature is love.
Oswald Chambers
God seeks you more than your offering.
Augustine of Hippo
God has his ear at your heart.
Augustine of Hippo
God is closer to us than we are to ourselves.
Augustine of Hippo