Wanted – 7
Part 7
The doctor walked into the ward and examined his pulse and shook his head. He reached out for the bedcloth and covered him.
“We lost him. I’m very sorry Reverend.”
Rev screamed. “Jesssssssuuussssss! No Jesus, you can’t fail me. My only son can’t die.”
Members and elders present could not hold back their tears. They helped to console Reverend. Benita stood by her brother. Tears rolled down her face.
She shouted, “Noooooooo, Jesus noooooooo! Richard is not dead.” Crying she said, “since I was born, and now I’m getting older, I have never seen the righteous forsaken or the children of the living God beg bread.” She ran outside and went on her knees facing the sun. “Oh Lord God of heaven, remember; my father and my God remember how my parents have walked before you, in truth and with a perfect heart. Remember now oh Lord my service in your kingdom. Remember now oh Lord, your promises to my family. You said you will not suffer your holy one to see corruption. Oh Lord God, shall the dead praise you? Richard is the keyboardist in your church; Oh Lord, how then can he play you those sweet melodies that arouse the magnitude of your greatness? Heavenly father, they that wait upon you are like mount Zion that cannot be moved.” She opened her eyes and turned around and saw Minister Zina.
“For the last time Benita, accept my proposal and your brother will live.”
“You demon from the pit of hell, if my God won’t save me then so be it. As for me and my house, we will serve the living God. My hope is built on nothing else but Jesus’ blood and righteousness; I dare not trust the vainest things but wholly lean on Jesus name. On Christ, the solid rock, I stand. All other ground is sinking sand. My faith looks up to Him, my lamb of Calvary, saviour divine. He will not suffer my foot to be moved. He who keeps me will not slumber. He will fight for me and I will hold my peace.” She began to speak in tongues and worship.
“Onishe Iyanu! You are the God of awesome wonders; I’ve tasted of your power. Onishe Iyanu, you have shown me so much mercy, much more than I deserve. The words you speak turns things around, your out-stretched arm, has lifted me. You took away the chains and colts that held me bound.” Then she began to speak in tongues again.
“Olorun agbaye oooooooooooo. You are mighty!”
As she worshipped, everyone worshipped with her. They were all outside when the unusual happened.
Richard walked out of the ward by himself to join them outside.
PRAISE YE THE LORD! HE IS A MAN OF WAR!
(Story copied from another source).
To be continued in part eight…
