As 2026 draws closer, many believers are eagerly seeking prophetic insight about what the new year holds. Leading the wave of 2026 prophecies is Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, whose recent revelation has sparked widespread attention and discussion.
Nigerian pastor, Chris Oyakhilome, the founder of Christ Embassy, a large global Pentecostal ministry headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria and with branches across multiple continents shared a prophecy regarding the year 2026, and many of his followers believe the message may point to the Rapture.
In a statement now circulating widely, Pastor Chris said that 2026 is the year that “begins with a countdown.” He urged believers to pay close attention to global directions, suggesting that events starting in 2026 could mark the start of transformative occurrences.
His exact words were: 
“In 2026, you start what I call the countdown. 2026 is the year that begins with a countdown. It is important that God’s people realize where our world is going and what is going to be happening from 2026.”
Though he did not explicitly say rapture, the language of a countdown has led some to interpret the prophecy as a signal that the rapture or another major spiritual event could be near.
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Prayer Will Be Key
Pastor Chris further said that there are many things that Christians would be doing much more than before, and one of them is prayer. He emphasized that prayer would play a central role in the coming period and many people would find themselves praying more, whether by choice or due to circumstances.
He also stressed that prayer wouldn’t just be a ritual, but a way for individuals to choose or shape their situations during 2026. A quote attributed to him said:
“You have a choice to choose your situation in 2026 with prayer.”
He said this heightened prayer is not just for individuals but churches and the church of Christ as a whole. The whole talk of a spiritual “countdown” has fueled speculation and hope among believers that something significant is looming, possibly the rapture.
Over the years, Pastor Chris who is known for large-scale rallies, healing services, and widescale media outreach has previously spoken about the rapture. At one point he said that, if it doesn’t happen within 3 years, then 6, but would not exceed 10.
Also, in broader Christian online circles, lately there has been renewed interest in prophecies about end-times, return of Christ, and a call to readiness.
For many followers of Pastor Chris and members of his ministry (Christ Embassy / Love World Incorporated), the prophecy frames 2026 not just as another year, but as a time to be alert, prayerful, and intentional about faith.
It suggests that believers should prepare spiritually, through increased prayer and watchfulness, in anticipation of major global or divine developments.
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