Why Are We Still There ?

Sunday, May 24, 2026 Summary

Jesus Christ came to Earth more than 2026 years ago with a very specific mission: to redeem humanity.
Mission accomplished successfully. Then came the Ascension: His return to the Father.

But then a question arises.

If everything was finished, why are we still here?

Why didn’t God simply take us back to Him the moment we accepted Christ?

The answer is simple: because there is still something left to accomplish on Earth.

Our Gregorian calendar — based on the coming of Jesus Christ — has continued counting the years for more than 2026 years now. And if history is still moving forward, it is because God is still sending men and women into specific spheres: family, business, politics, media, education, ministry, arts, entrepreneurship, nations…

Yet there is one important reality many people underestimate: you will never fully accomplish your mission without the help of the Holy Spirit.

Jesus Himself called Him the Paraclete.

The word comes from the Greek paraklētos (παράκλητος) and literally means: defender, advocate, comforter, supporter, intercessor, helper.

In the Gospel of John, Jesus announces the coming of this “Paraclete,” whom Christians understand today as the Holy Spirit.

In other words, the Holy Spirit came to continue in our lives what Jesus was physically doing for mankind while He was on Earth.

And this is not a secondary detail.

For context, Pentecost originally comes from the Jewish feast of Shavuot, celebrated fifty days after Passover — a feast of thanksgiving connected to the harvest season (Leviticus 23:15-16).

But in the New Testament, this celebration took on a completely new dimension: the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples.

And honestly… if even the disciples themselves needed to receive the Holy Spirit in order to become effective witnesses, what exactly do you think you can build sustainably without Him?

In her Sunday message, Rev. Danielle Wafo highlighted four fundamental reasons why the Holy Spirit came:

1 — To reveal the stakes and importance of salvation.
The Holy Spirit opens our eyes to the real spiritual battle surrounding souls.
(John 16:8-11)

2 — To explain and amplify the truth.
Jesus still had many things to say. The Holy Spirit came to bring depth and resonance to the truth.
(John 16:12-13)

3 — To transform our way of thinking.
He leads us into the mindset of the Kingdom and renews our minds if we choose to cooperate with Him.
(Romans 12:1-2)

4 — To manifest the power of God.
Miracles, signs, wonders… but before working through us, He first works within us.
(Acts 1:8)

During the Pentecost 2026 Conference on EMCI TV, Dr. Athoms Mbuma explained that today we are the hands and feet of Jesus on Earth. Evangelist Frank Poulin also shared that a man of God once told him this phrase before an evangelistic crusade in Mauritius:

“Go take territory.”

That statement completely changed his perspective — that of a soldier sent to honor his King on the battlefield.

And somehow, that is exactly what this is.

The Holy Spirit is not some spiritual bonus reserved for a few “elite believers.”
He is a necessity if we truly want to accomplish what God expects from us.

However, like a gentleman, He forces no one.

Walking with Him or not remains your choice.

But one thing is certain:

With the Holy Spirit by your side, victory is only a matter of time.

We’re together in this.
And stay strong despite the contrary winds you may be facing.

Full message from Rev. Danielle Wafo here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCDcsO-oFXw&t=5501s

Full message from Rev. Aboulaye Déné here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEOHxj_Dg0A

SBE