I remember writing that I just entered a new season in my life and that I would gist you later on. Well this is the gist.
On the 7th of October 2012, the pastor talked about going deeper in our relationship with God. This message struck me like I was an unbeliever, I started reflecting and asking very important questions about my commitment to the things of God. I felt horrible as it was becoming clearer that for almost 7 years now, I have been living the life of a convenient and regular Christian. Whatever demanded extra time or effort, I simply shrugged to one side and move on with life.This theme of meditation went on for days and into weeks and more messages confirmed God nudging me to change my ways.
The last straw that broke the camel's back was when I got a call from my spiritual father and pastor. I haven't seen him for years now, but we have been communicating. He called me from Calabar where he is currently posted and he asked me what church I was going. So I started telling him how we attended DAYSTAR Christian Center for a while before we started attending The Elevation Church. I explained to him how the change of where we now fellowship is in line with the vision of DAYSTAR.
He continued by asking what is my assignment in the church. I immediately sensed God actually knocking my head big time! I reluctantly told him how we have for a long time now been faithful church attenders and tithe payers. He then told me that while he was praying, God told him to tell me to come back to Him. He further reminded me of an encounter we had at the church office when I was in school. Back then he was concerned that I was becoming too involved in church assignments that it might be affecting my academic performance. I recalled smiling back to him and humbly telling him I was the best student in the department, grade-point wise. He also told me how he wasn't so surprise about the testimony of my job when I shared it with him over 6 years ago, as he was certain that God is a faithful God. Instantly, I remembered the comments I had in my just concluded appraisal...oh my God...it was the worst comment ever made about my performance! Clearly the comments were unjustified and over-rated...but now I can see the link between my commitment to His assignment and the attainment of my goals. The last thing he said to me before hanging up was "Go back to God".
Friends, God cannot be clearer to me than this. I felt chastised and resolved to turn around immediately. I got home and confessed my sins (of omission) to God, I acknowledged that I have been living a personal and private Christian life. I have strategically avoided opportunities to be committed for God's service. I asked God to restore me and redeem the lost years, indeed the canker worms have eaten a lot, the harvest is really lean.
Since then I have taken several conscious step to remaining relevant and available to be used by God. An unconscious person is as good as dead, so also is an unconscious Christian, he/she is as good as a dead Christian. It is very important we live our Christian life consciously.
Since then I have taken several conscious step to remaining relevant and available to be used by God. An unconscious person is as good as dead, so also is an unconscious Christian, he/she is as good as a dead Christian. It is very important we live our Christian life consciously.
Things have really changed now as God is really my top priority in the scheme of things.
I recently had a confirmation as I woke up on the morning of the 12th of November with smiles all over my face. I had a dream..yes I am Joseph; in the dream I found myself worshiping with some people I couldn't figure out who they are, but after co-leading a particular worship song, most of the people suddenly recognized me and they were saying things like "Ooh...so it is you, yes I know you"...I felt so glad that I could hear in my Spirit as I was waking up...."Welcome Home Son!"
