Every man has a story. Our stories are what makes us human. The stories that interest me the most are those in which the Holy Spirit changes the course of one’s life.
I recall his story.
A new party had finally taken over the political sphere of the country.
There was so much jubilation but with it came a witch-hunt on those who were enjoying the dividends of the previous administration.
EFCC didn’t waste time. His accounts were frozen and he was invited and grilled.
His passport was seized.
Things took a downward spiral and life became difficult.
His wife had to get several loans to assist where necessary and that took a toll on her.
An assistant branch manager who still took Tricycle to work daily. The children had to change schools.
Everyone in church knew him. He was a difficult man and would make boast of this.
“Even Pastor sef know say I stubborn”. He once boasted.
“Sir, you can’t reason with my husband! Many have tried including Pastor and he hasn’t changed”. His wife said.
He had a drinking problem; that much was evident. His eyes always looking beady.
Even with the AC in church, he would sweat like someone who was running a marathon.
He had an easy smile but at the edge of that smile was a man with a fierce temper.
He would beat his wife and send her out of the home. His teenage sons never wanted to be around him and he knew this so he made life difficult for them.
Several times have the Pastor, a wonderful and kind hearted man, done to entreat him speaking love to him.