Judgement in the house of God episode 8

Judgement In The House Of God
Episode 8
 
Location: James’ room
James sat on the floor,his legs spread across and his hands folded together. His head resting against the wall and his eyes swollen with uncontrollable tears.
The landlord has come in demanding for his house rent which has expired since four months ago and he is yet to pay.
He explained his present situation to the Landlord and pleaded for more time but his pleads fell on deaf ears as the Landlord won’t heed to him. He had left in anger threatening to throw him out if he fails to pay at the end of the week.
Today is Monday,where would he get such huge amount of money to pay within six days when he is yet to find a job and even if he does,no company will pay till the end of the month.
His food stuffs are finished and the worms in his belly cry for food but where is the money to buy food? His friend or former friend Ken has been helping him but Since he told him to leave his house after giving such devilish advice, Ken has cut him off completely and has stopped rendering helps to him.
What kind of a hell called life is this?”
This has gone beyond testing of his faith and patience.
He cried deeply as he prayed to God for help.
 
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Location: Outside the church premises
Mrs. Ajah opened the door of the car and entered,she turned to see Mr. Raymond face full with Anger.
“What kind of a nonsense talk was that back in pastor Eric’s office?” He shouted at her
“I don’t understand what is the problem?” She asked with fear.
Immediately,she saw his right hand flew across her face.
She scre-med and held her cheek in pains.
He has just slapped her!!!!
“You are very stupid, I asked you a question and you asked me a question back, you this useless w—e of a woman!” He yelled.
She couldn’t say any word as the pains travelled through her head letting the tears flowed freely down her face.
“So you have the guts to report me to that stupid pastor,ehh you this fool? You have the effontery to paint me black infornt of a man who is not yet marry but advices married couples, what am I even saying self? Did I marry you? Hell no,so what gives you the right to carry our private affairs to him? He called me to advice me, a wh0le me, Chief Raymond, you are out of your mind in fact get out of my car this moment” He commanded.
“Please don’t do this to me” Mrs. Ajah begged
“I said get out before I give you another slap” he shouted
She quickly opened the door and rushed out of the car and stood watching him.
“Fool, stupid w—e, you will meet me at home” He insulted and drove out leaving her standing there.
Mrs. Ajah stood standing not knowing what to do.
She had no money on her to go home and she feared of going back to the pastor to explained what just happened.
She quickly wiped her tears as she saw Angela walking towards her direction.
“Good day mama” Angela greeted
“Good day my dear, how are you?” She asked trying to control herself from crying.
“Fine thanks,is that not daddy I saw driving out?” Angela asked
“Oh yes you are right,we came to see the pastor and we were leaving before you came”
“Oh but why didn’t he carry you along or is there an issue?” Angela asked
“No problem dear,he received an urgent call from work and has to hurry, while I am going to the market so I told him to just hurry instead of carrying me. You know my husband is such a rough driver when he is in a hurry” she explained with a fake smile.
“Oh ok” Angela replied
“What about you? What are you doing here?” She asked
“Oh am here to see Pastor Eric concerning the coming of the arch bishop”
“Ok, please are you going along the express way? Mind if I ride along” Mrs. Ajah asked
“No problem ma,let me quickly rushed and meet him,I will be back” Angela replied
“Ok I will wait for you outside”
“No problem ma” Angela said walking away
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One week later
Location: The church premises
James drove a black Toyota Corolla straight into the church premises.
Pastor Eric who was about locking his office to go out,paused and watched in amazement as he saw James came out of the car with smiles all over his face.
“Good day sir” James greeted with a wide smile
“Bless you son, how are you?” Pastor Eric asked still looking at the car.
“I am fine, thanks sir” James replied
“Brother James, please who owns that beautiful car over there?” Pastor Eric asked.
James let out a wide smile
“Sir,God has been so faithful,I got a job at the MRS petroleum company as the assistant manager and I was given me a house and this car”
“Oh Sweet Jesus” pastor Eric scre-med in joy “oh the Lord is so good to his people”
“Oh yes he is”James nodded
“Oh come here son” Pastor Eric said hugging him “Congratulations,I am so happy for you, you see I told you that God is ever faithful and will never fail, for those that wait upon the Lord shall not wait in vain,oh congratulations, congratulations my son” He said shaking his hands.
“Thanks so much sir,I really appreciate everything you did for me especially for keeping me in your prayers and for encouraging me through my testing times” James said
“Is ok ,to God be all the glory, infact I was on my way out but now that you are here, let’s go in so I can pray for you” pastor Eric said leading the way to his office while James followed behind him wearing a big smile.
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Some days later
Location:the church’s auditorium
Pastor Eric and some elders including James and Mr. Raymond sat down as they discussed about the arrival of the arch bishop.
“So as I was saying,as we all know,the long awaited day of what we have been planning for is finally here. Our father in the Lord, Archbishop Michael will be live with us tomorrow morning. He called to inform me this morning that he will be at the airport tonight,so we should all try to put in our best, not for the eyes services of men but unto the glory of God”
“Oh yes pastor,I totally agree with you” Mr. Raymond added “it is a great joy to have such wonderful man of God in our midst and we as the church should give him all the necessary requirements to make his stay a memorable one, infact I take totally responsibilities of his hotel,I will make sure that he received the best accommodation ever in this country and the bills are on me”
The other elders clapped their hands together upon hearing that.
“Oh God bless you so much Mr. Raymond” pastor Eric said
“And to add to what father has said,I will make myself and my car available to carry the man of God to and fro wherever he wants to go to. I will be available whenever he calls” James added
“But brother James, won’t that be a problem with your work?” Pastor Eric asked
“Not at all sir,it is God who has given me the work and everything I have,so I have to use it to carry his servant, infact it is an honored to have him ridden in,side my car”
The elders nodded in agreement
“Very well then,I have already told sister Angela and the other choir members and I prayed that God sees us through and bless us all for our efforts towards the growth of his kingdom” pastor Eric concluded
“Amen” they all chorused together
TBC