Sunday 17th May, 2026

By Pastor Emmanuel Oladimeji

Anchor scriptures: Daniel 1:17, Matthew 15:13-16, Proverbs 18:15, Isaiah 60:1-3

We're living in one of the most important seasons in history. 
We must realize that the world is changing very fast and technology is changing how people learn, communicate, work, preach, create businesses, and solve problems

One of the major tools shaping this generation is AI (Artificial Intelligence). 
Artificial intelligence simply means machines and computer systems designed to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence, such as learning, writing, designing, analyzing, translating, and solving problems.
 

Will believers lead with wisdom or remain behind?

Jesus said in Matt 5:14  "Ye are the light of the world..."

Light cannot hide from darkness.
And as the light you need to provide direction, you can't hide from the light

Every leader wants results and it's only those that are relevant that will remain in their position

If you're not relevant, you will be replaced 
Daniel and Joseph were relevant in their generations because they understood solutions

For you to become relevant you must become a solution provider

In this generation, God is looking for youths who are
- Spiritually on fire 
- Mentally developed 
- Spiritually informed 
- Technologically informed
- Solution providers
- Kingdom representatives in modern systems

God wants his children to grow in wisdom and skill (Daniel 1:17)

Unfortunately, many people pray but refuse to learn

Note

• Prayer without growth can limit your impact 
• AI is not a replacement for God but it's a tool and every tool can either be used for good or bad
• Do not only be prayerful; be skillful 
• Do not only speak in tongues; develop capacity 
• Do not only consume technology; learn to use it productively 

AI can help you

• add value
• learn faster
• study better
• create ideas, improve communication, build businesses, write proposals, develop ministry, solve problems
• organize work effectively

“Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before men.” - Proverbs 22:29
 

The future only belongs to problem-solvers

Do not allow technology to control you. While AI is useful, you must also be spiritually sensitive. You must be disciplined

Technology is a servant, not a master.

All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any."  - 1 Cor. 6:12 

For you to be relevant in this generation, you must keep growing

Joseph solved economic problems.
Daniel solved national mysteries.
Paul communicated across cultures.
Jesus addressed the needs of people.

Your relevance is connected to the value that you provide, to the problems that you solve

Ask yourself these questions
1. What problem can I solve?
2. What skill can I develop?
3. What knowledge am I pursuing?
4. How am I improving myself?
5. What impact will my generation remember me for?

The Church must not produce lazy people. It should produce thinkers, leaders, innovators, reformers, creators, and kingdom ambassadors.

"Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee." - Isaiah 60:1 

You cannot shine in ignorance

What You Need To Do

1.  Develop a learning mindset 
2. Learn at least one productive digital skill
3. Use AI responsibly and ethically 
4. Read books and improve knowledge 
5. Stay spiritually grounded
6. Build discipline and focus
7. Network with positive-minded people 
8. Pray for divine direction concerning purpose 
9. Understand that AI gives information; God gives divine direction