AMBUSHING THE ENEMY
After my night encounter, I woke up as early as 4am the following day and was moved by the spirit of God to the mountain to spend three days as instructed. I took nothing with me except for the Holy Bible.
I knew that my where-about would be worrisome but I couldn't ignore the leading as I believed my spiritual father would know where I had gone.
It was time to separate from man in order to sort the face of the Lord for all the confusing darkness that wore over me.
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".....Yes, yes my lord Bishop! I have done exactly as we agreed. ... Don't worry, leave that to me and I trust exactly what to do in this situation." Senator Moses spoke over the phone with his lordship, Bishop Timothy.
He was on the highway speeding to a location unknown but soon cornered and was heading into the CAN state Secretariat.
The convoy went into the compound and pull off emitting the presence of the wolf in sheep's clothing; Senator Moses.
His protocols brought out three briefcases and accompanied him into the office of Bishop John Tse; the state CAN (Christian Association of Nigeria) chairman.
"Greetings Bishop of the most him." Senator Moses greeted and Bishop John Tse responded gladly.
The two sat down and soon began talking;
"Mmm, Bishop of the most high, my name is senator Moses, a high profile elder under the ministry of Apostle David."
"Oh, Apostle David, the young man whose news is everywhere on the internet?" He asked
"Yes Bishop of the most high. It shocked all of us his elders that he was only hiding in sheep's clothing to claim a life of purity which he was not.
"It is disheartening that young boys of yesterday would profane the name of the Lord so easily in the name of ministry. His matter has been before my table under due consideration for what action to take in the direction." Bishop John Tse said worrisomely
"Err, I can see that the Lord is making my visit easy my Bishop."
"What do you mean?" He asked confused
"I have come because Apostle David has being using strange fire on the altar of God which is only now revealed. Despite this, many are still blindly following after him. I am worrisome that if the CAN do not come to save the situation, the ministry of Apostle David may further mislead the entire body of Christ." Senator Moses said
"Mm, you have a strong point there, but what measures have you and the rest of the elders of the ministry taken to point his ministry to correction?" He asked
"I personally have done much the Lord's Bishop, but every of my attempt has been resisted by most of the elders who have been deceived by the fetish acts of Apostle David." Senator Moses answered.
"Senator, you are speaking on point but one thing keeps me doubting. You know of all these and you still choose to remain as an elder under same ministry? That is uncalled for and totally out of point.
"Yes my Bishop, you are right but at the same time I couldn't easily disown a falling sheep. Apostle David was doing well but only started misleading the Lord's people some times ago and persisted in it. I have sort out ways to make corrections and rebukes but all has fallen on dead souls." senator Moses vomited his deceat
"That is good senator, but what is the purpose of your coming if I may ask." Bishop John Tse asked confused
"My Bishop! I know you are made the CAN chairman not just for fantasy but your work in the body of Christ has given you the due position. Please I want the Christian Association to look into this matter and dissolve the ministry of Apostle David in order for him not to continue misleading the church."
The state Christian Association chairman; Bishop John Tse kept silent for a brief moment and lifted his head to look into the eyes of Senator Moses.
"Senator," he said. "I have heard you. I will deliberate on this matter prayerfully and decide on what is best to be done. I appreciate your coming and deep concerns for the sanity of the body of Christ."
He paused a little and spoke yet again; " You address yourself with a senatorial title. Are you a senator?" Bishop John Tse asked
Senator Moses smiled; "Yes Bishop of the most him. I was a one time senator. But I have been on unfortunate for a reelection." He explained briefly.
"The Lord will cause it to happen in his own time. I keep wondering, a politician with so much business for the kingdom of God. Please continue in this regard and the Lord will bless you to even become the governor of this state some days soon."
"Amen Amen Amen!" Senator Moses responded to the prayer
"Err, Bishop of the most high, I bring you a token just to appreciate your work in the vineyard of God." He said placing the three briefcases on the table. He then opened slightly revealing the clean currencies to entice Bishop John Tse.
"You mean all this for me?" He asked
"Yes Bishop! This is just a little for appreciation and for considering my heart cry for the body of Christ." Senator Moses fake his remorse.
"You don't have to be worried about that. I will summon for a state meeting and we will decide on what to do. The scandals against Apostle David has gone far and wide, and its magnitude is heavy enough to draw the attention of the association to look into the matter." Bishop John Tse finalized
The two shook hands together and senator Moses left with his entourage gladly.
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"..... O yes my lord Bishop! The meeting went well and soon, Apostle David's ministry would be legally and officially called to an end." Senator Moses and Bishop Timothy spoke over the phone as soon as he left the CAN complex.
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Two days after, Pastor Donald received a letter from the office of the state CAN chairman onbehalf of the state body, requesting the ministry of Apostle David; Eternal Revival Ministry be put on suspension until further approval by the body.
Pastor Donald sort after me but I was nowhere to be found. With the counsel of his wife, he ran to my spiritual father for help.
The two of them went through the letter and discovered that The CAN had the ability to dissolve the ministry's registration under it if the order was disobeyed. This could further trigger government action against the ministry; to close it down completely, most especially as the media had special interest into the matter.
What triggered the escalation of the scandal was most especially as Apostle David was known nationwide as a revivalist and purity preacher with notable signs and wonders.
After much thoughts to the whole situation, my spiritual father concluded that it was wise the CAN's order was obeyed.
"Pastor Donald! We are children of God who must obey higher authorities for it to go well with us. The ministry does not belong to Apostle David but God. He will defend his work. If this ministry was instituted by the Lord himself, I assure you that it would continue and nothing would stop it." My spiritual father concluded and this seemed right to pastor Donald.
On the Friday evening prayer service, pastor Donald disclosed to the congregation that meetings would be put under suspension till further notice.
Unfortunate enough, Betty had stopped making appearances for meetings fearing that she would be attacked by the angry members of Eternal Revival Ministry
"Children of God, we are honored to have with us here today, our grand parents; Rev. Joshua Sefa and wife. Please let's Welcome him to the altar." Pastor Donald welcomed my spiritual father;
"Brethren, I appreciate you all for having me in your presence today. I want to start by giving God all the glory for the mighty moves of revival He has ushered in this commission since it inception....thank you all for standing by my son; for the immense love and genuine concern....Pastor Donald has already informed you of the demand from the higher authority to suspend physical meetings for now which we obediently agreed to. You all must not be discouraged. Ministry and the church is beyond the building. Continue to visit one another, build up cells where you could meet together and study the word of God and pray, and also keep remembering your man of God, Apostle David in your prayers. By the grace of God, Eternal Revival Ministry will bounce back strong and the gate of hell will not prevail." He concluded and the people shouted a thunderous Amen.
My ministry despite the suspension of the mass gathering continued waxing stronger through home cells. Members opened up their homes, meeting regularly on their own willingness. This attracted neighbors and more people into the ministry as one could not pass three homes without the banner of Eternal Revival Ministry home cell banner.
Pastor Donald was now more engaged supervising the cells and creating divisional leadership to take care of the zoning cells.
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After my three days on the mountain with the Lord, he commanded me to return back home.
My return from the mountain had cleared and erased all the darkness in my head. I could now see beyond any form of obstacle.
When my people got to know of my return, many kept pouring into my compound. Any who came close to me went down under the power of the Holy Spirit.
That day, I could not open my mouth and say a word to anybody. The concentration of the power of God was so much on me that if I open my mouth, people would be screaming and running. The fire was too much on me. I was cooked, I was refined, and I was sent back the Apostle David that existed before his encounter with Betty, but this version of me was a more better and refined one
My compound became a healing center as many were bringing in their afflicted ones and returning with them healed.
What God was doing through me baffled me myself.
The following day, I informed pastor Donald that I was ready to marry Betty and wanted everyone who could attend to do so. He wanted to protest but I told him I could not go against the instruction of the Lord.
I sent a delegation to Betty's parents also that I was ready to marry their daughter and it would be done in seven days time, on the condition that both the traditional and the white wedding take place in one day and one event
For the next few days, I would not be going out until the wedding day. Donald would be acting in my place for every necessity.
This drew a lot of controversies but I remained calm.