
Nigerians React as Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Funfeyinâs Ministry Responds Gracefully to Mockery: âSpiritual Realities Are Not Always Logicalâ
David Akanome | PR Journalist | Benue State, Nigeria
The internet has been buzzing with reactions as Nigerians weigh in on the recent shade allegedly thrown at Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin by Pastor Abel Damina. The controversy erupted after a sermon in which Pastor Damina ridiculed an unnamed South South prophet for selling what he described as âheavenly sand, soap, the Key of David, and Heavenâs ATM Card.â
Social media users and members of the Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministry have since responded, calling for maturity, understanding, and respect for spiritual diversity within the Christian community. While some see Daminaâs comments as humorous, others say the remarks crossed a line.
In a widely shared Facebook post, one Nigerian believer captured the sentiment of many:
**âHonestly, I think itâs time we all learn to respect the diversity in how God moves through His servants.
I watched the video where Pastor Abel Damina mocked symbolic items like âHeavenâs ATM Cardâ and âKey of Davidâ and while some might laugh, I couldnât help but feel it crossed a line.
If we truly understand the prophetic and the deep symbolism often found in African Pentecostalism, these things arenât strange at all. Theyâre metaphors, points of contact. Just like Moses had a rod or Elijah had a mantle, God can use anything to stir faith.

Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyinâs ministry has always been bold, visual, and prophetic and itâs worked. There are countless testimonies to back it up. Mocking what you donât understand doesnât mean itâs not real. It just shows youâre not part of that frequency.
What I admire most is that Christ Mercyland didnât clap back with insults. They responded with grace, choosing unity over division. Thatâs spiritual maturity.
Disagreeing is fine. We wonât all serve God the same way. But public mockery of another manâs calling? Thatâs dangerous ground.
Letâs be careful. The kingdom needs healing, not hostility.
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This comment echoes what many believers are feeling: concern over the rising trend of pulpit mockery and a desire for more unity in the Body of Christ.
A spokesperson from Christ Mercyland echoed similar sentiments:
âNot everything in the realm of the Spirit is meant to be dissected by carnal logic. Prophetic actsâwhether itâs the use of oil, water, or symbolic keysâare not new. From Mosesâ rod to Elijahâs mantle, the Bible is filled with physical tokens that carried spiritual weight.â

Indeed, Prophet Fufeyinâs ministry is known for highly visual and symbolic forms of faith expression. While critics may dismiss them as superstition, thousands of testimonies from across Nigeria and abroad tell a different story.
According to the ministry, items like the âHeavenâs ATM Cardâ are not literal objects of power but prophetic metaphorsâtools to awaken faith and remind believers of their spiritual access and covenant rights in a relatable, modern context.
Still, rather than retaliating with counterattacks, the ministry has maintained its stance on peace, forgiveness, and unity.
âWe will not fight back,â said the ministryâs media director. âWe appreciate Pastor Daminaâs passion for doctrine, but the move of God cannot be boxed into one expression.â
As the sermon clip continues to trend, the bigger conversation now seems to be shiftingâfrom doctrine to dignity.
In a time when Christian unity is more needed than ever, the call from many Nigerians is clear: âCorrect, if you mustâbut do it with love, not ridicule.â
For Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin and his followers, the focus remains unchanged: deliverance, healing, and restoration for all who believe.