Sound of Abundance – A Snapshot of Nigeria’s Future

Everything God does is preceded and heralded by a sound. One way to understand what God is doing and what will happen in the future is to decode sounds in the spirit with the help of the Holy Spirit.

Though it might not look like it now, the sound I hear in my spirit concerning Nigeria’s future is a sound of abundance.

In the days of the prophet Elijah, the land of Israel suffered a terrible drought that lasted for three and a half years. The heavens were shut, the ground was parched, and hope was almost extinguished. Yet, amid such devastation, a single man stood on the mountain of the Lord, rebuilding the broken altars and calling upon the name of Yahweh. At his word, the rain came, and the land was revived (1 Kings 18:41-46). Today, Nigeria stands in a similar moment of reckoning, but the Spirit of the Lord declares: The sound of abundance is near!

The prophet Elisha once spoke a word amid a dire famine in Samaria: “Thus saith the LORD, Tomorrow about this time shall a measure of fine flour be sold for a shekel, and two measures of barley for a shekel, in the gate of Samaria.” (2 Kings 7:1). It was a prophetic declaration in a time when hopelessness reigned.

Nigeria today mirrors Samaria’s desolation. Political instability, economic downturn, insecurity, and moral decadence have cast a shadow over the land. The cries of citizens echo through the streets—hunger, fear, and despair gripping the nation. Corruption has eaten deep into the fabric of governance; injustice prevails in the courts, and leaders seek their own interests rather than the good of the people. The nation’s wealth, like the looted treasures of Samaria, is locked away by a few, while multitudes struggle to survive.

But just as in the days of Elisha, God is preparing a swift turnaround. The same God who caused the lepers at the gate of Samaria to become heralds of divine abundance is about to release a fresh wind over Nigeria. A new day is dawning, and though the night has been long, joy comes in the morning! (Psalm 30:5).

Rebuilding the Altars: The Call for National Repentance

When Elijah faced off with the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel, he did not start by calling down fire—he first rebuilt the altar of the Lord that was broken down (1 Kings 18:30). The power of revival and transformation is always preceded by the restoration of genuine worship.
Nigeria’s greatest need today is not merely new policies, better leaders, or improved infrastructure—our deepest need is a return to God. The altars of righteousness, justice, and truth have been broken, and the land groans under the weight of idolatry and bloodshed. The sacrifices of the innocent, the oppression of the poor, and the embrace of wickedness have built a wall of separation between the nation and divine intervention.

But hear the word of the Lord: If my people, who are called by my name, shall humble themselves and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land (2 Chronicles 7:14). The key to Nigeria’s transformation is the rebuilding of the spiritual altars through prayer, repentance, and a return to holiness.

The Rain is Coming: The Prophetic Shift

After Elijah rebuilt the altar, he engaged in fervent, persistent prayer. He sent his servant seven times to check for signs of rain, and on the seventh time, the servant reported: “Behold, there ariseth a little cloud out of the sea, like a man’s hand.” (1 Kings 18:44). This small cloud signified the beginning of the long-awaited downpour.

Prophetically, Nigeria is in that moment of watching for the cloud. Many have lost faith because they see no immediate change, but in the realm of the Spirit, the sound of abundance is already resounding. The prayers of the righteous, the cries of the intercessors, and the travail of the saints are stirring the heavens. God is about to move in ways beyond human comprehension. I pray that the prayer volume will be sustained and that it will increase; that they that call upon the name of the Lord for Nigeria will be many.

Do not be deceived by the current darkness—it is always darkest before dawn. Just as God turned the famine in Samaria around in 24 hours, He can shift the tides in Nigeria in an instant. The political structures that seem immovable today can crumble in a moment. Corrupt systems can be overthrown overnight. God is raising men and women in hidden places—leaders with the heart of David, wisdom like Daniel, and the anointing of Joseph—who will emerge as instruments of divine transformation.

What Must We Do?

1. Return to the Place of Prayer: Revival does not come by mere wishes; it is birthed through travail. The Church in Nigeria must arise like never before to intercede for the nation.

2. Raise Altars of Righteousness: Every believer must take responsibility for holiness and integrity in their sphere of influence. Whether in business, politics, or education, we must shine as lights in the darkness (Matthew 5:14).

3. Reject the Voice of Doubt and Fear: The officer in 2 Kings 7 who doubted Elisha’s prophecy saw the miracle but did not partake in it. Doubt has no place in this season. We must believe that God can turn Nigeria around.

4. Speak the Word of the Lord: Life and death are in the power of the tongue (Proverbs 18:21). We must declare God’s promises over Nigeria, refusing to align with the narrative of doom and despair.

5. Prepare for the Rain: Elijah outran Ahab’s chariot because he was positioned for the outpouring (1 Kings 18:46). When the rain comes, we must be ready to take action—whether in leadership, economy, innovation, or governance.

A New Nigeria Will Emerge

The days of famine and hardship are numbered. A new wave of economic prosperity, social justice, and spiritual awakening is coming. Nigeria will arise as a prophetic nation—a beacon of revival, not only for Africa but for the world.

The altars are being rebuilt, the intercessors are rising, and the rain is about to fall. Can you hear the sound of abundance? The hand of the Lord is upon Nigeria, and her future is glorious! Don’t lose faith.

Reverend Austin Ukporhe is the Senior Pastor at Remnant Christian Network, Lagos. Raised in Sokoto, northern Nigeria, he was trained in peculiar firebrand evangelism and was ordained as a pastor in 2001. He has experienced countless and diverse workings of the faithfulness of God over two decades and has developed a passion to see God’s will for Nigeria become a reality. He can be reached on +2348060255604.