7 Times God Spoke to Apostle Ayo Babalola and What It Means for You

Can God Still Speak Like He Did to Babalola?

Apostle Joseph Ayo Babalola is one of the most anointed revivalists in African history. He was the human vessel God used to ignite the 1930s revival that birthed the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC). His story is not just a historical account—it’s a blueprint of divine encounters, radical obedience, and prophetic assignments.

But here’s the question:
Does God still speak like He spoke to Babalola?
Absolutely.

“Surely the Sovereign LORD does nothing without revealing His plan to His servants the prophets.”
— Amos 3:7

This blog explores 7 powerful times God spoke to Apostle Ayo Babalola—and what those moments mean for you today. Get ready to be stirred.

1. The First Divine Encounter: The Voice by the Stream

The Encounter:

In 1928, while working as a Public Works Department steamroller operator in Akure, Babalola heard a mysterious voice by a stream saying,

“Joseph! Joseph! Leave this job or you will die in seven days.”

He obeyed immediately and resigned without hesitation.

What It Means for You:

• God still warns and calls people out of comfort zones.
• Delayed obedience can lead to divine disqualification—or danger.
• When God calls, don’t hesitate.

Daily Reflection:
"Lord, help me hear when You speak. Give me the boldness to obey instantly, no matter the cost."

2. The Mountain of Fire: 3-Day Trance and Commissioning

The Encounter:

Babalola was taken into a supernatural trance for three days and nights. In that realm, he received specific instructions from an angelic being and was spiritually empowered.

He saw strange visions of the end time, the fire of revival, and his calling.

Afterward, he began his ministry—marked by prophecy, healing, and deliverance.

What It Means for You:

• God still commissions ordinary people for extraordinary assignments.
• The secret place (prayer and consecration) is where destiny is unlocked.
• The realm of visions and trances is available to believers hungry for more.

Prayer Point:
"Lord, draw me into deeper intimacy. Commission me like You did Babalola for this generation."

3. Divine Direction to Oke-Oye: The Revival Spark

The Encounter:

God told Babalola to go to Oke-Oye, Ilesa to preach. Upon arrival, he declared a 7-day revival. What followed were:

• The raising of the dead
• Demons screaming and leaving people
• Villages abandoning idols and embracing Christ

This was the official spark of the CAC movement.

What It Means for You:

• Obedience to location-specific instructions opens the heavens.
• One act of obedience can lead to a national revival.
• Never despise divine nudges—they may seem small but carry fire.

Ask Yourself:
"What instruction from God have I delayed? Where is He sending me that I’ve ignored?"

4. The Voice that Taught Him Power Over Demons

The Encounter:

One night, Babalola heard the Lord say:

“Command the spirit, do not argue.”

This changed the way he ministered deliverance. He began to exercise bold spiritual authority, casting out demons effortlessly with the command,

“In the name of Jesus, come out!”

What It Means for You:

• You don’t argue with darkness—you command it.
• God has given every believer spiritual authority.
• Faith in the name of Jesus is enough to confront any demonic attack.

Declare:
"I walk in power. I speak with authority. Demons obey the name of Jesus through me."

5. The Voice About Fasting and Prayer Waters

The Encounter:

God taught Babalola the secret of spiritual waters—he would pray over natural water and give it to the sick, and they’d be healed.

But this only worked when accompanied by deep fasting, holiness, and humility. He was often instructed to fast for 7 to 40 days at a time.

What It Means for You:

• Fasting sharpens your hearing and deepens your spiritual influence.
• God still heals through faith-based prophetic acts.
• Never idolize the instrument—honor the God who empowers it.

Takeaway:
"Power flows through sacrifice. Consistency in prayer births spiritual authority."

6. Prophetic Warning Before His Death

The Encounter:

God revealed to Babalola the date and time of his death in 1959. He gathered his close associates and prayed for them, saying:

“I have finished my race.”

He passed peacefully, as God had shown him.

What It Means for You:

• God speaks about transitions—He doesn’t leave His people in darkness.
• A well-lived life ends in peace, not fear.
• When you walk in obedience, you die fulfilled.

Reflection:
"Am I living like someone who will give account to God? Have I finished any assignment given to me?"

7. God Told Him to Leave the White Garment Church

The Encounter:

Though Babalola started under a white garment prophetic movement, the Lord told him:

“Separate yourself. This is not the full pattern.”

Obeying this command, he co-founded what would later become Christ Apostolic Church (CAC)—a move rooted in Bible preaching, holiness, and deep prayer.

What It Means for You:

• Separation is necessary for sanctification.
• You can’t build revival on compromise.
• Sometimes, obedience means leaving systems that served you in the past.

Challenge:
"Am I willing to separate from what’s familiar to follow what’s faithful?"

Final Reflections: The Voice of God Still Speaks

These 7 encounters with God didn't just shape Apostle Ayo Babalola’s life—they shaped the revival landscape of Nigeria.

But here’s the truth:
The same God still speaks. Still calls. Still commissions.

If He could use an untrained steamroller operator to shake a nation, He can use you.

“My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.”
— John 10:27

Let Babalola’s life remind you that:

• God doesn’t need your qualifications—just your obedience.
• He speaks in visions, whispers, warnings, and revelations.
• He raises firebrands from ordinary lives.

How to Discern and Follow God’s Voice Like Babalola

1. Live a consecrated life. Sin numbs the spiritual senses.
2. Practice solitude and fasting. Clarity often comes in stillness.
3. Submit to spiritual authority. Babalola honored covering and mentorship.
4. Write down what God says. Keep a prophetic journal.
5. Test every voice against Scripture. God's voice never contradicts His Word.

Will You Be the Next Voice God Uses?

You don’t need to be perfect. You just need to be available.

The God of Apostle Ayo Babalola is still raising voices, prophets, revivalists, and entrepreneurs for this generation. He still speaks. He still moves. And He still longs to use ordinary people for extraordinary assignments.

“Here I am, Lord. Send me.”
— Isaiah 6:8

Are you listening?