Introduction

Every generation is visited by a defining moment—an hour in which heaven’s intention intersects with human history, and the people of God are summoned into a higher participation in divine purpose. For the Christ Apostolic Church in Nigeria and Overseas, 2026 stands as such a moment. It is not merely another entry in the calendar; it is a prophetic threshold, a spiritual hinge upon which the next season of the Church and the nation will turn. The Watchword for the year—“A Year of Active Redemption: God shall take away public disgrace and overturn impossibilities”—is not a poetic aspiration. It is a divine decree, a covenantal announcement, and a prophetic roadmap for the Remnant that God is raising within the Church.

This column explores the prophetic outlook for 2026 with biblical exegesis, Renewal–Pentecostal theological insight, and a clear mobilisation call for the Remnant Movement. It argues that this year, Revival and Unity shall take the upper hand in CAC Nigeria and Overseas, and that the ripple effect of this spiritual uprising shall be felt across the nation. The Remnant is not merely rising; it is marching upward gloriously into a season of redemptive manifestation.

A Divine Summons to the Remnant: The Theology of Active Redemption

The Watchword draws its foundation from Psalms 86:17, where the Psalmist pleads, “Shew me a token for good; that they which hate me may see it, and be ashamed: because thou, LORD, hast helped me, and comforted me.” A careful exegesis of this verse reveals a profound theological pattern: divine redemption is not only personal but public. The Psalmist does not ask merely for inner comfort; he asks for a visible token—an outward sign of divine approval that silences adversaries and vindicates the righteous.

In Renewal–Pentecostal theology, redemption is not a passive state but an active force. It is not simply the forgiveness of sins; it is the restoration of dignity, the overturning of shame, and the manifestation of God’s help in ways that cannot be denied. The Hebrew word translated “token” (אוֹת, ’oth) carries the sense of a sign, a mark, or a divine indicator. It is the same word used for the rainbow in Genesis, the blood on the doorposts in Exodus, and the prophetic signs given to kings and nations throughout Scripture. In other words, redemption is not abstract—it is demonstrable.

This is the essence of Active Redemption. It is redemption that moves, speaks, manifests, and transforms. It is redemption that overturns impossibilities and dismantles disgrace. It is redemption that becomes visible in the life of the believer, the Church, and the nation. The Remnant is not waiting for redemption to happen; the Remnant is participating in its unfolding.

This is why 2026 is not a year of passive expectation but of prophetic mobilisation. The Spirit is summoning the Remnant to rise—not in reaction to the pressures of the age, but in alignment with the redemptive agenda of God. The Remnant is being called to embody redemption, to proclaim redemption, and to demonstrate redemption in every sphere of influence.

Revival Shall Take the Upper Hand: A Renewal–Pentecostal Reading of the Times

Revival is not a novelty in the Christ Apostolic Church; it is our heritage. From the Aladura awakening to the global expansion of the Church, revival has always been the lifeblood of CAC’s identity. Yet, every revival has its season, and every season has its demand. The revival of 2026 is not a repetition of the past; it is a fresh outpouring designed for a new generation and a new national moment.

To understand why revival shall take the upper hand this year, one must consider the biblical pattern of revival. In Scripture, revival emerges when divine initiative meets human readiness. It is the convergence of God’s sovereign stirring and the people’s responsive hunger. The Renewal–Pentecostal tradition teaches that revival is sustained when the altars of prayer are rebuilt, when holiness becomes a lifestyle rather than a performance, when the supernatural becomes normal rather than exceptional, and when the Word becomes the compass rather than an accessory.

The Remnant Movement within CAC Nigeria and Overseas is uniquely positioned for such a revival. There is a growing hunger for authentic spirituality, a renewed emphasis on prayer, a rising generation of young believers seeking depth rather than entertainment, and a leadership committed to prophetic clarity. These are the ingredients of revival.

Furthermore, the national atmosphere is ripe for divine intervention. In times of uncertainty, God often raises a remnant to carry the flame of revival. The Church becomes the womb of national transformation. The Spirit is stirring the waters again, and the Remnant is being called to step in.

Revival shall take the upper hand because the Spirit has ordained it, the Remnant is prepared for it, and the times demand it.

Unity Shall Take the Upper Hand: The Ecclesiology of a Rising Remnant

Unity is not uniformity; it is spiritual alignment. It is the recognition that the Body of Christ is strongest when it moves as one. In John 17, Jesus prayed that His followers would be one—not as a sentimental ideal, but as a strategic necessity. Unity is the infrastructure of revival. Without unity, revival dissipates. With unity, revival multiplies.

The Renewal–Pentecostal tradition emphasises that unity is a work of the Spirit, not of human negotiation. It is the Spirit who reconciles generations, heals fractures, restores honour, and aligns hearts. In 2026, the Spirit is doing precisely this within CAC Nigeria and Overseas. There is a fresh wind of reconciliation blowing across assemblies, a renewed honour between generations, and a growing recognition that the Remnant Movement is not tribal but transcendent.

Unity shall take the upper hand because the Spirit is dismantling old hostilities, healing old wounds, and forging new alliances. The Remnant is choosing collaboration over competition, purpose over preference, and mission over ego. This unity is not merely organisational; it is spiritual. It is the unity of a people who recognise that the redemptive agenda of God is bigger than any individual, assembly, or faction.

As unity rises within the Church, its impact will spill over into the nation. A united Church becomes a prophetic voice. A united Church becomes a moral compass. A united Church becomes a redemptive force. The nation is yearning for such a voice, and the Spirit is positioning CAC to rise into that role.

Redemption in Motion: A March, Not a Retreat

Psalms 23:6 declares, “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life.” The Hebrew word for “follow” (רָדַף, radaph) is more accurately translated “pursue.” It is an active verb, suggesting that goodness and mercy are not passive companions but active forces that chase after the believer. This is the essence of redemption in motion.

In 2026, redemption is not static; it is dynamic. It is not a retreat from disgrace; it is an overturning of disgrace. It is not a negotiation with impossibilities; it is a march past them. The Remnant is being called to walk in the rhythm of redemption—to move with confidence, to speak with authority, and to act with conviction.

This march is not merely spiritual; it is practical. It involves rebuilding the altars of prayer and purity, strengthening the bonds of unity across assemblies and generations, mobilising with prophetic clarity, and standing as witnesses of God’s redemptive power in public life. It is a march that transforms individuals, assemblies, and nations.

The Remnant is not marching alone. Goodness and mercy are pursuing us. Divine tokens are being released. Impossibilities are bowing. Disgrace is dissolving. The march is upward, and the glory is inevitable.

Conclusion: A Prophetic Charge for 2026

As CAC Nigeria and Overseas steps into 2026, the Remnant must rise with a clear declaration: “I am not forsaken—I am favoured. I am not disgraced—I am redeemed. I am not stagnant—I am marching upward gloriously.” This is not motivational rhetoric; it is prophetic identity. It is the posture of a people who know that God has gone ahead of them.

This year, Revival shall rise. Unity shall prevail. Redemption shall manifest. Impossibilities shall bow. Disgrace shall dissolve. And the Remnant shall prosper by mercy.

We are not waiting for redemption.

We are walking in it.

We are not hoping for revival.

We are carrying it.

We are not praying for unity.

We are embodying it.

And as we march upward gloriously, the Church and the nation shall witness the unmistakable Hand of God.

JESUS IS LORD