By Christiana Afua Nyarko, GNA
Accra, Jan. 1, GNA – Apostle General Sam Korankye Ankrah, Founder and Leader of Royal House Chapel International, has urged Christians to approach prophecy with discernment, strong biblical grounding and practical application.
Delivering a Watch Night message at the Royal House Chapel, Kaneshie, to usher congregants into 2026, he said prophecy was “a serious business” that must not be reduced to excitement or mere declarations devoid of scriptural, historical and spiritual foundations.
“You must be filled with spirit and presence, revelation and knowledge, because the way we are going, we are not sure, we don’t know, but the Spirit of God who loves us must go ahead of us,” he told the congregation.
Apostle Ankrah outlined three pillars of genuine prophecy: biblical foundation, understanding of times and seasons, and historical patterns.
“Prophecies are built and laid upon biblical foundations,” he said, adding that anyone seeking insight into the future must understand divine timing.
“Anyone who wants to know the future must understand the times and the seasons.”
Referencing Ecclesiastes 3:1, Apostle Ankrah explained that times and seasons were often connected to numbers and dates which, when spiritually discerned, revealed patterns of divine activity, warning and direction.
He noted that prophecy was inseparable from history, citing the lineage of Abraham to illustrate recurring spiritual patterns in Scripture.
“You should be very foolish if you ignore history in projecting into the future,” he cautioned, pointing to biblical examples where firstborns such as Ishmael, Esau and Reuben did not inherit covenant blessings, while younger sons became heirs.
Applying this framework to contemporary events, Apostle Ankrah drew attention to national tragedies which, in his view, shared numerical and timing similarities, particularly occurrences on Wednesdays.
He cited the May 9, 2001, Accra Sports Stadium disaster, the November 7, 2012, Melcom building collapse, the June 3, 2015, twin flood and fire disaster, and a helicopter crash in August 2025, noting that all occurred on Wednesdays.
“History must play here now,” he said, urging believers to reflect on past events to discern patterns and prevent repetition. “Nothing must take you by surprise. Absolutely nothing.”
Quoting 2 Samuel 21:20–22, Apostle Ankrah referenced the account of giants with unusual physical features, linking the repeated appearance of the number six to what he described as spiritual opposition.
“This year, any giant that will show their hands shall expire,” he declared, extending the message to politicians, businesspeople and students, and calling for prayer and spiritual alertness.
He also cited Revelation 13:18, which noted the number 666, stressing the need for wisdom and understanding when interpreting signs, dates and seasons.
“So here is wisdom: let him who has understanding calculate,” he said. “When you know the times and seasons are not favourable, then you know what to do.”
Apostle Ankrah emphasised that prophecy was not meant to induce fear but to empower believers to pray, prepare, and act wisely.
He said prophecy must lead to decision and application, urging Christians to respond through prayer, discipline and obedience.
“They that know their God shall be strong and shall do exploits,” he declared, quoting Daniel 11:32, and encouraging congregants to rise above fear and uncertainty.
Looking ahead to 2026, Apostle Ankrah prophesied significant shifts, including economic breakthroughs, social changes, and unexpected opportunities.
“2026 is the year of the rising of new millionaires,” he said, adding that “nobodies are about to become somebodies,” while cautioning that the year would also demand heightened spiritual alertness.
As congregants ushered in the New Year with praise and worship, Apostle Ankrah reminded Christians that prophecy was not an end, but a guide to responsible living anchored in Scripture, discernment and faith.
GNA
Edited by Kenneth Sackey