When the mighty Apostle Joseph Ayodele Babalola, one of Nigeria’s greatest revivalists, entered a deeply demonic town to preach the Gospel, he approached the king for land to build a church. The king—a man steeped in darkness—saw an opportunity to mock God’s servant. With a wicked smile, he offered Babalola the forbidden bush, a place of terror where:
Pregnant women’s corpses were dumped.
Witches and sorcerers were thrown after death.
No one who entered survived beyond 24 hours.
The king expected fear, retreat, or even death. Instead, Babalola thanked him with boldness and walked straight into the valley of shadows with his prayer warriors.The king was surprised at his gratitude. Unknown to him, Apostle Babalola saw what they already have in their hearts. He was ready; battle ready.
As he stood at the edge of the cursed land with his companions, Apostle Babalola raised his bell (his weapon of spiritual warfare) and thundered:
🔔 “O GOD, ARISE! LET YOUR ENEMIES IN THIS BUSH BE SCATTERED!”
Instantly, the unseen realm erupted in chaos:
Demonic forces fled in panic, crashing into trees, trampling each other.
Screams of torment filled the air—though no physical bodies were seen.
The ground itself seemed to tremble as darkness retreated.
By just one anointed decree he sent hell into disarray. A testament that there are evil forces in the terrestrial as well as the marine world. They can't hide.
As his team began clearing the bush, a monstrous python—a demonic sentry—emerged from the mountains. This was no ordinary snake: Thick as a tree trunk, capable of swallowing a man whole.
It slithered straight toward Babalola, ignoring the others.
The apostle didn’t flinch. With holy fire in his eyes, he commanded:
🔥 “LET THE FIRE OF THE GOD OF ELIJAH CONSUME THIS SERPENT!”
Boom! The python withered instantly, its body shriveling like a leaf in flame.
Prophetic Word: Every demonic python assigned against your destiny DRIES UP today! AMEN 🙏
The land was cleansed and claimed for Christ.
A church was built, and souls were delivered from bondage.
The king and his cohorts witnessed the supremacy of Jehovah—some repented; others fled in terror.
This is the kind of prayer we need today:
Authoritative (no begging, no fear).
Fire-backed (demons can’t resist divine combustion).
Your Turn to Pray Like Babalola
Decree Psalm 68:1 (“Let God arise, let His enemies be scattered!”)
Bind every python spirit (Matt. 18:18).
Claim your territory—no demonic gate can stand!
The resurrection isn't for memorial alone, it's a sign that you should have been manifesting power.
🔥 The same God of Babalola is YOUR God. Pray with fire!
(Testimony source: Eyewitness accounts from surviving prayer warriors.)
Apostle Babalola's exploits was tied to his lifestyle. His 40-day fast in 1928 birthed one of Nigeria’s greatest revival wave. Demons screamed when he entered villages because his flesh had been starved into submission.
Babalola prayed water into existence (like Isaac’s wells in Gerar).
Babalola raised the dead (like Elijah with the widow’s son).
Babalola stopped rain for open-air crusades (like Samuel at wheat harvest, like I did in Lugbe severally).
Babalola slept on bare floors, rejecting comfort (Matt. 8:20).
Babalola owned no property—his body was God’s mobile temple.
Babalola carried a bell, not for music but as a war trumpet against hell (Josh. 6:20)
A humble man who never wanted the earthly money or riches, but the revival of souls.
Just like the risen Christ.
Repent, and manifest Christ today.
The blood 🩸 of Jesus Christ is real.
Jesus Christ is risen. He has conquered death and sin and sickness.
At the mention of His name every knee bows. Easter’s true meaning is the manifestation of God’s power as Christ did, as Babalola did. “Greater things shall you do because I am going back to the father”.
HAPPY EASTER.
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