Judgement in the house of God episode 13

Judgment In The House Of God
Episode 13
 
The service ended and everyone has gone home except for the Archbishop, pastor Eric, Angela,James and a few workers.
The service has been more than wonderful.
The presence and spirit of God came down and was felt by everyone,both young and old. Most people had come with intentions of getting financial help or seeing signs and wonders and though those things were done, the most important one which is the reconnection back to God was the highest of them all. Everyone surrendered themselves in total worsh¡p to God.People cried their eyes and hearts out to God until they couldn’t cry anymore. God through the mouth of the archbishop was present to heal and deliver his people and most importantly bring them back to him. The sermon and ministration touched everyone present in the church.Indeed it was an awesome and unforgettable time in Church.
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After service,the archbishop spoked with all those that had surrendered and reconciliated back to God. He prayed and advised them not to go back to their sinful ways anymore.
They thanked him and left including Mrs. Ajah but James had to stay back because he is the person to drive the archbishop back to his hotel and to the airport tomorrow as he leaves to catch his early morning flight.
The archbishop and pastor Eric entered his office feeling so exhausted from the day’s work. The Archbishop sat on a chair in the office resting under the cooling Air Conditioner while he prayed thanking God for the glorious encounter with his people.
Pastor Eric watched as he prayed. He then opened his refrigerator, brought out a bottle of cold water and a glass and placed them on the table near him.
After the archbishop got through praying,he served himself some water and drank.
He observed that pastor Eric was looking a little bit moody and he asked
“Is everything alright son?”
Pastor Eric raised his head to look at him.
“Sure sir, just that I am surprised”
“And what could that be?” The archbishop asked as he slipped from his glass.
“About what happened back then in church,I am yet to get over the shock. I mean who could believe that Brother James,the church treasurer could do such a thing? I know that he had some challenges with unemployment which I consistently prayed and helped with the little I could. I mean who could ever believed that he stole the money the church entrusted him where was his Faith in God? He started a business, bought a house and a car and boldly lied to me that he got a job at MRS oil company.”
The archbishop shook his head in pity.
“And Mr. Raymond and Mrs Ajah” pastor Eric continued ” The favorite couple,who are loved and respected by everyone in the church, used as a good example to singles and married,are not married. Geez..They are not married but fearlessly commit fornication and adultery and even have kids. Not knowing Mrs. Ajah is a married woman staying with another man.Who could imagine that all the smiles,the matching outfits,were all pretense and fake. Jesus Christ!! I can’t just seem to get over it. To say that I am shocked is an understatement sir..I am shocked beyond words”
The archbishop smiled and sighed deeply.
“Well, that’s life for you my sometimes human are pushed to do the unthinkable because of circ-mstances of life. We as humans, our hearts are like a battle ground. A serious warfare is going on between the flesh and the spirit. That’s why apostle Paul advised us to put the wh0le armour of God and be strongly prepare for the battle.Remember we do not wrestle against flesh and blood but against principalities and powers. That’s why we should not give in to the flesh which gives birth to can-l things but we should feed the spirit daily. We cannot hate nor ignore them but to continuously show them love, encouraging and praying for them. We thank God for reconnecting his people back to him”
“You are right sir just that I am so surprised but we gave the glory to God” pastor Eric said sighing deeply.
“Is there something else you want to talk about?” The archbishop asked again starring deeply into his eyes
“No sir, that’s all,I am perfectly fine” pastor Eric replied
“Ok,so mind telling me why you are not yet married” The archbishop bluntly asked
Pastor Eric paused for a moment looking at the archbishop. He wasn’t expecting that question and was surprised
“Nothing sir, just that I am not yet ready. I want to fully focus on what God has called me to do. I don’t want any distractions”
“Distractions? Wives are not distractions, infact they are the people that help to support and encourage you on the work of God provided you find a good one who will stand by you and join you in expanding the growth of the kingdom”. Archbishop Michael advised
“Yes,I think you are right,I will do the needful with time”
“Ok,that’s reminds me,the young beautiful lady that sang today in service, what’s her name please?” He asked
“Her name is Angela but I don’t want to marry her” pastor Eric retorted
“I didn’t say you want to marry her, she sang so beautifully and I was touched. I like to pray for her before leaving, could you please call her for me?”
“Ok sure,I think she is still outside. Let me call her”
“Ok thanks” the archbishop replied
Pastor Eric walked out of the office to call Angela
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The yellow taxi parked in front of the big black gate and Mrs. Ajah got out.
She brought out some notes from her bag and paid the driver.
He thanked her and zoomed off leaving her standing.
She stood watching the gate, contemplating whether to go in or not. She doesn’t need a soothsayer to tell her how annoyed Mr. Raymond is with her because of what she did at the church. Fear came upon her but she quickly discharged the feelings and summoned courage.
She is ready for whatever that comes her way.
She has had enough from him,after all she is not his wife. She pushed the gate opened and slowly walked into the compound.
She didn’t see him outside but knew he was in because of his Jeep parked outside.
She moved closer to the door and knocked h-rder on the door.
Few seconds later, the door opened revealing Mr. Raymond. Words were unable to express the rage on his face.
“Yes what are you doing here you fool?” He scre-med at her.
“Didn’t I warned you never to come back here!”
“I am not here for you. I am here to take my children and my belongings” she fired at him.
“You must be mad! You are very stupid,will you get out of here before I will do something that you will regret!” he ordered
“I am not moving an inch till I take my children and my belongings out of this hell. you can do your worst.” She scre-med back at him.
“Oh really? Ok wait for me,I am coming” he said shutting the door and walking away.
Mrs. Ajah rested her head against the wall as the tears swelled up in her eyes. She is no longer moved by his threat. She has had enough and is time to set things right.
The door opened and Mr. Raymond appeared holding a big pestle in his hand and before she could say “jack”, the pestle landed on her head and she shouted and fainted falling to the floor.
TBC