Judgement in the house of God episode 14

Judgement In The House Of God
Episode 14
 
Few minutes later,the door opened and Angela majestically walked in. The Bishop lifted his head to looked at her and she replied with a wide smile.
“Good day sir,” She greeted
“Good day my dear,how are you?” The Archbishop asked
“I am fine sir, you send for me?” She said
“Yes I did. I am feeling so inspired by your ministration today in church. Wow!! A round of applause for you” He responded clapping his hands together.
Angela widely smiled feeling so honoured.
“Thank you sir”
“Oh yes,it was such an awesome time today. Your melodious voice greatly helped in the awesome presence of God. I was so touched and I felt the presence of God revolving the entire place. My child, you will go places higher than you can ever imagined” He prayed
“Amen sir,Amen, thanks so much,I appreciate and I bless God for the gift bestowed upon me. I will continuously use it to glorify his name” she responded
“Awesome! Wonderful! That is the right spirit of a true believer. You are mightly blessed my daughter. Please give me your hands, let me pray for you before leaving” He spoke.
Angela stretched both hands as the archbishop stretched out his too. He took her hands in his and began to pray.
” Father I thank you for your child. I thank you-” He stopped as he heard Angela crying loudly in the office.
He opened his eyes to see the tears rolling down her face as she cried.
“What is the problem my child?” He asked with concern written over his face.
“Nothing sir,I am fine” she responded wiping her tears.
“Are you sure you are living your life according to the gospel my dear?” He asked her
“Yes sir” she replied
“Are you sure that your light is shining brightly in the darkness of men?” He asked again
She paused for seconds before answering
“Yes sir”
“Are you sure that your heavenly father can proudly look at you and say this is my child in whom I am well please?” He asked for the third time
“Yes sir” she replied
“Ok then, let’s pray” He concluded taking her hands again and began to pray.
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After He prayed and Angela left,the door opened again.
He raised his head thinking it was pastor Eric but he was surprised to see a beautiful young lady walked in.
“Good day sir, please I am sorry for coming in without telling you,I just want to see you quickly because I may not have the chance to do so again before you leave” Rose spoke.
The archbishop smiled and told her to sit down.
She thanked him and humbly sat on the chair next to him.
“Thank you sir for granting me audience. I know you must be very tired due to the service we had earlier today. I am so sorry for disturbing you. I just want to ask from a favour from you please”
“Go ahead am listening” He told her.
“First,I want to thank you for the wonderful visit you decided to pay to our church but please father, i am a woman of a broken spirit. Though I tried not to show it but I am greatly hurt in,side please I want you-”
The archbishop interrupted her and said
“My daughter,there is one thing I want you to do for me first”
Rose was a little annoyed that he didn’t allow her to complete her statement nevertheless she answered her
“What is it sir?”
“I want to you to wait on the Lord. I want you to tell him that you trust in him and his will should be done in your life”
“I don’t understand sir” she said looking confused
The archbishop sighed deeply and look into her eyes.
“My daughter,I cannot understand what you are going through but your heavenly father does. And I want you to know that he is preparing the best for you. What you are desperately seeking for is totally different from what he has for you. You may not understand his plans but believe me,he knows exactly what you need and will provide it for you. Please be patient”.
The words of the man of God sank deeply into her heart.
Though she didn’t tell him her reason of coming but she was shocked at the advice he gave her. Exactly what she needed.
She thanked him and left the office in deep thoughts.
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The next morning finally came and the archbishop was about heading to the airport to catch his flight.
Pastor Eric and James were standing by the car with his luggages as they awaited him.
Moments later,he came out fully and smartly dressed and ready to leave.
He walked up to them and smiled.
“I am sorry for keeping you waiting. I had to give God all the glory before leaving”
“Is ok sir,no need for apologies” pastor Eric replied
“I really do appreciate all the wonderful gestures shown to me by you and members of the church since my arrival. I can’t thank you enough but almighty God will reward you abundantly” The archbishop prayed
“Amen and I thank you ever so much for the visit paid and for the wonderful experience we had with you. Thanks for such honor and we look forward to meeting you again” pastor Eric replied
“To God be the glory my son” He replied “Brother James, please come” The archbishop called turning to James.
James moved closer to him.
“I want to congratulate you for the bold step you took in reconnecting back to God. I know it may not be easy but I pray for grace not to be weary and I want to assure you that you will surely reap the fruit of your good and hærd work in time. Here you can have this to start with for the mean time” he said as he stretched a small white paper to him.
James collected the paper and opened it.
His mouth opened wide in astonishment as he saw what was in his hands.
He used his hands to rub his eyes so that he can clearly see what is written on it because it seemed like he was dreaming.
In his hands was a live cheque of five millions naira starring at him.
He became dumbfounded instantly and stood like a robot.
The archbishop smiled and gently patted him on his shoulder.
“No,this can’t be true sir. I must be dreaming” James shouted kneeling in front of the man of God.
“Please get up. I am not God”
James stood up and he didn’t know when he hugged him tightly.
“Thank you so much sir,Thank you so much. Pastor Eric, please help me to thank him o” He spoke as the tears rushed down his eyes.
“Thanks so much sir,God bless you” pastor Eric said with smiles.
“Is ok, All the glory to God. Please use it wisely.I am sure it will take you a long way till you get a job. And I will make preparation for you to join me in South Africa when I get back. Please don’t go back to your vomit again” Archbishop Michael advised
“Oh my God!!” James scre-med in excitement. “Thank you sir,oh father in heaven,I bless your name. Thank you so much!”
“I have to hurry now so I don’t miss my flight” the archbishop said walking to the car.
James quickly opened the back door and the archbishop sat in while James opened the front and sat behind the wheel.
“Thanks so much for everything again sir,it was really a nice time having you here. I would have loved to esc-rt you to the airport but you insisted on me staying back” pastor Eric said to him.
“Oh please don’t bother, you have alot of things to take care of. I will be prefectly fine and I will give you a call before boarding. Thank you once again for everything and please extend my regards to the wonderful Christian family. I thank them so much for everything”
“Ok sir.Do have a safe flight back home”
“Thanks,and I almost forgot! Son!” He called pastor Eric
“Yes sir”
“I left a piece of note in your bible. Just open to the book of rom-ns. I placed it there. Please read it thoroughly and digest it”
“No problem sir,I will do just that. Thank you again”
James started the car and zoomed off with pastor Eric waving to the archbishop before they finally were out of sight.
The pastor smiled brightly as he walked to his car and drove off to the church eager to see what the archbishop has left in the Bible.
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