Faith Chronicles | By Aduralere Oluwagbohunmi (Hallelujah Evangelist)
"In September 1928, it so happened to me that I could not sleep and did not feel like sleeping for a while both night and day. My Spirit was joyous and I was reading the scriptures from night till daybreak. I was reading Psalms, the entire chapters (1-150) every day."
— Apostle Joseph Ayo Babalola
When you hear the name Apostle Joseph Ayo Babalola, what comes to mind? Power. Revival. Fire. But beyond the miracles and the move of God, there are divine secrets that explain the depth of his success in ministry. This post unveils 15 proven spiritual habits that launched Babalola into the realm of God’s power — and how you can tap into the same flow of grace.
1. An Unusual Appetite for the Word of God
Babalola read the entire book of Psalms — chapters 1 to 150 — every day for about 15 days straight. That’s not just discipline; that’s divine hunger! He literally fed on God’s Word like food. Reading the Bible was not an event for him; it was a daily experience. This secret alone explains the depth of spiritual authority he carried.
2. Dwelling in the Glory Realm
History proves that Apostle Babalola lived in the spirit realm consistently. His life radiated divine presence because he dwelled in the Word and stayed in prayer. He didn’t visit God's presence occasionally; he lived there.
3. Reading the Word Was His Custom
Just like Jesus, who made it his habit to read the scriptures (Luke 4:16-18), Babalola turned reading the Word into a lifestyle. Power is generated when the Word becomes your custom.
4. He Found His Mission Through the Scriptures
Jesus located His divine assignment in the Word (Luke 4:17). Babalola followed the same principle — diving into scriptures until revelation birthed assignment.
5. Power Was a Product of Revelation
The more of God’s Word he consumed, the more divine power he operated in. If you want God’s power, go for God’s Word. The Word of God is a generator; the Holy Spirit is the life wire; the result is supernatural power.
6. He Maintained Spiritual Endowment
Babalola nurtured the seed of God in his life. The Holy Ghost fire in him was constantly fed by the Word of God. That’s why his legacy outlived him.
7. He Acted on the Word Consistently
He didn’t just read; he believed, lived, and acted on the Word daily. E.H.L Olusheye testified that “no man read the Bible like Joseph Ayo Babalola.”
8. He Loved the Word More Than Sleep
He stayed up all night reading and meditating on scriptures. His love for the Word outweighed his desire for comfort.
9. He Spoke With Spiritual Authority
His teachings carried weight because he was saturated with scripture. He wasn’t quoting; he was speaking life.
10. He Lived Like Bible Legends
Babalola’s approach to the Word mirrors that of Kenneth E. Hagin (read the New Testament over 150 times) and Myles Munroe (read the Bible 30+ times). The formula is proven — immerse yourself in the Word, and power will follow.
11. His Secret Was Hidden in Psalms
According to Adeware Alokan, Babalola read Psalms so frequently he knew them off-hand. Psalms wasn't a book to him; it was a lifestyle manual.
12. He Believed the Word Releases Power
Like Rev. Moses Oludele Idowu teaches, “No Word from God is void of power.” Babalola believed this — and lived it.
13. He Understood the Fuel of the Fire
Want Holy Ghost fire? Then feed the fire. The Word is the fuel of the Spirit. Fire doesn’t burn without fuel.
14. He Prioritized Daily Revelation Over Occasional Encounters
Mountain prayers may bring encounters, but daily Word consumption brings transformation. Babalola did both — but prioritized the Word.
15. He Was Filled With the Word, the Spirit, and the Power
You cannot claim to have Holy Ghost power without having the Word. The Word of God is the food of the Holy Ghost. Without it, your spiritual life has no fuel.
Are You Ready to Pay the Price?
You cannot be a powerful Christian without a passionate relationship with the Bible. No matter how many years you’ve spent in ministry or how many followers you have, your true worth is in your knowledge of God through His Word.
“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom…” – Colossians 3:16
Christianity is not a social label. It is being filled with the Word, the Spirit, and the Power of God. Apostle Ayo Babalola didn’t just chase fire; he carried fuel — and that fuel was the Word.
📍Spiritual Landmarks of Apostle Babalola
I. Odo Owa Rock Altar (1928) – Where his journey into power began.
II. Mountain of Mercy, Erio Ekiti – A place of intense prayer where his knees pierced the rock.
III. Power House, Efon Alaaye – His grave site, still visited daily for prayer by HUNDREDS.
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I pray for you: Receive grace to read the Word daily and be empowered by divine revelation. Your generation will celebrate you in Jesus’ name. Amen.
I pray i pay the prize like him
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