Pastor Jay Makopo – Accelerate! Part 1: Be Prepared (CPT)

On the first Sunday of 2026, we kick-off the Accelerate series, a call to move with God’s urgency and intention. Pastor Jay Makopo reminds us that acceleration is not only about speed, but about readiness. From 1 Kings 18, we see that before the rain came, Elijah prepared in the secret place, persevered in prayer, and responded to even the smallest sign. Acceleration demands preparation, watchfulness, and the willingness to remove anything that could hinder us when God increases the pace. Blessings, open doors, and favour can overwhelm those who are unprepared. The question remains: are we ready to run when God accelerates? “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus…” - Hebrews 12:1–2 (NIV)