Good day dad!!!
Oh Sophie my duaghter you are back
Yes dad How was your day girl?
Cool dad
What of your assignment on Barkassi peninsula I hope you did well
Yes dad mine was the best in the class.
sophie you are already a historian, did you know that you have known
the story of Barkassi Peninsula more than I do.
Thank you dad let me get off my dress I will meet you here or do you
have any intension of going out now
Yes duaghter, I will be at the parish meeting by 4.00pm.
ok dad may be at night you will tell me all you know about professor
Uwabunkeonye Joshua the Nigeria Ambassador to Dubai, we received a
letter that he will be visiting our school during the weekend.
Ah duaghter everyday you gave me trouble asking question on people's
life and history, any way remind me after dinner I will help you
Ok dad
Dad is already 8:30pm, so you need to tell me all you know about
Professor Uwabunkeonye Joshua
Ok duaghter, do you have your writing material here with you?
Yes I have them.
What joy do you derive in disturbing me when am suppose to be sleeping
or resting?
Dad I need the information to know where to start attending to human
problem in the future.
Since you insist
Joshua is the son of Mazi Uwabunkeonye Amadi.
Mazi Uwabunkeonye Amadi is a native of Umuntu in Ezeala Local
Government he was in his early 50s before his death he was fair in
complexion tall and slim. Mazi Amadi was well respected and feared
throughout Umuntu community for his braveness; he hardly speaks
without sitting down for long to arrange his words.
He was a Christian during his life time but his own Christianity can
be regarded as a mere church member since he hardly attends church
activities though he hardly to miss Sunday service.
He was married to two wives with eleven children; Joshua was the last
child of his parent. He was fondly address as lastborn Joshua father
died when he was eight years old, his mother madam Joy does all she
can to make Joshua feel happy, Joshua is very handsome admired by
almost everybody that came in contact with him.
He is brilliant and he always keeps innocent face that even if he
killed someone you will hardly suspect him. Joshua grew up as a good
boy respectful to the elders helpful to those in need but one thing
about him was that he hardly change his decision, this made him
entirely different from his sibling.
Joshua was known throughout his community as a good boy during his
days in primary school but when he gets to secondary school he started
dancing the tune of his friends whose influence affected Joshua
negatively which led him to the possession of bad reputation. During
his days in his JSS2 he had three girl friends as if that wasn't
enough he kept applying for more. Most of the girls Merit
international secondary school cherished him because of his
handsomeness this attract him more presents.
Many have on different occasion asked him to be their boy friend while
others keep sending text to him, these made Joshua think he was the
most handsome being on the planet earth.
Joshua had many names which friends call him such as Don Smart, lover
boy all these names always make him feel big this was how Joshua grew
up from good to bad boy many of his teachers complained to him but he
ignored all, before Joshua could get to JSS3 he decreased academically
due to his less attention to his pursuit.
As time goes on Joshua became more handsome he can hardly being
differentiated from a boy to girl he has a small sweet voice like the
girls to all color to all these.
Joshua was gifted: He is a dancer, he can compose songs and he can
perform any function on a peripheral device like expect.
Day after day Joshua became more notorious and troublesome, he paid
deaf ear to many of those that questioned his sudden change.
In school he was insultive fearless arrogant and disrespectful to
teachers, one thing that baffles the people is that despite his
notorious and useless act he still maintain some of his good character
like helping the poor encouraging the younger ones and respecting the
elders these made the people believe that the sudden change was a
supernatural some said that someone was behind Joshua unusual behavior
while others belief he was initiated into secret cult.
Many withdrawn their children from associating with Joshua, people
believe mostly that he has been initiated into a secret cult due to
his strange change in character. The news spread like a wild fire to
every nuke and cranny in Umuntu
When the news gets to Madam Joy who has been trying to find out the
predicament with her son at first she thought of what to do and later
vowed to find out the predicament. Madam Joy was endowed the with the
gift of setting dispute for people to know the truth carefully inspect
her child she emerge with the truth about her son she claimed that her
son had emulated a strange character but not secret cult rather the
influence of his friends in boarding school where he boarded people
mocked madam Joy that her son which was taken as the savior of the
family is now far from the road of success.
One day Joshua had a dream where he was on a mission to save the
students from the satanic agents in his dream he fought tirelessly
with the forces that appeared to carry the students.
In that dream a voice sounding so terrible was calling onto Joshua
"Joshua! Joshua!! Joshua!!! Arise go and save my children bring them
back from the agent for behold the time is near"
Joshua woke up very confused, seriously worried because he couldn't
understand the meaning of the dream.
Again Joshua slept and had another dream in that dream Joshua saw
himself in the midst of demons, the demons drew closer to him Joshua
was frighten as a result of the fierceness of the demons, he needed
not to be told that they are ready to tear him apart.
I think you are the only problem to our kingdom said one of the
demons, I don't know what you are talking about please don't harm me
ha ha ha ha kill him shouted the queen of coast but before they could
raise their sword against him an angel appeared, the brightness from
his garment was beyond description to the demons.
The angel opened his mouth and something like a pillar of fire came
out and tormented the demons, the angel raised Joshua up but he was
afraid of the glory upon the angel.
Then angel console him, don't be afraid for I bring to you a message
from the Lord, the angel raised his staff and commanded Joshua arise
go and save my people from the hands of the wicked save them from the
agent of darkness for lo and behold the Lord is thy strength
Joshua bow at the feet of the angel to reverence him but the angel
resist him " I am only steward in the house of the Lord as you are.
Joshua screamed aloud as he work up from the dream breathing and
sweating profusely throughout the night he was sleepless reflecting on
the interpretation of the dream till morning.
Early in the morning before 7:00am Joshua left the hostel without
waiting for the breakfast he was very calm in the school his friend
ask him the problem with him but he remained calm some of the teachers
where surprise to see Joshua in such a quiet mood because he is always
troublesome kind of person but none could approach him as a result of
his insultive manners and his friend were amaze.
When the lesson for the day was over he went to scripture union (SU)
fellowship for the first time since he came to the school.
After the sermon by Nneka an alter call was made and Joshua gave his
to Christ the people prayed to God on his behalf asking God to assist
him remain faithful to his promise, while they were praying the spirit
of the Lord came upon James and he gave those words to Joshua
"Arise go and save my people from satanic hands thus said the Lord of
Host, Joshua was deeply troubled hearing those prophesy"
While must this words follow me everywhere Joshua murmured in his
heart oh Lord in you I rest my case, after the prayer James ask Joshua
if they could be friends he accepted with interest, with James
becoming my friend things can get better since it seems James know
something about my predicament.
James who told you those words you were saying when we were praying.
I wasn't saying any words to you instead it was the Holy Spirit that
talks to you.
Does it mean that you are the Holy Spirit or at times you will turn to
the Holy Spirit?
No my dear we are just instrument that the Lord uses to achieve his
purpose but don't worry with time you will understand.
I have to find the secret and the source of this boy mysterious power
Joshua thought within himself.
Joshua see you in school tomorrow.
As Joshua walked pass Chidimma and Ebuka their attention was caught, I
am suprise to see how Joshua one of the most trouble maker that
doesn't like hearing about SU humbly bring himself to SU said Ebuka.
That's God's power replied chidimma.
One month later Joshua and James becomes bosom friend always moving
together meanwhile James helped Joshua grow spiritually
Joshua grew faster in Christianity through the SU fellowship of the
school he neither temper or allow anybody come against his Christian
life, Gods word is never found wanting in Joshua speech
The unexpected change in Joshua life become a surprise for everybody,
the footstep of Joshua in serving God can be described as real Christ
given steps as he kept almost every things he preached though nobody
is perfect but Joshua calmness, obedience and self control seems to
make him perfect.
Joshua studied many Christian literature which he claimed to acquire
much knowledge from, Joshua always help anyone in need of him with a
cheery face people appreciate him so much as if he was not the one
they have turn against in the past.
Joshua your life really surprise me said James.
How?
I mean you change within a month
It's the Lord doing.
I notice something since your new development you have become everybody pet
I always thank God for saving my life
I also notice the zeal of exposing the word of God in you
You know I derived joy exposing the word of God but the amazing part
of it is that the more I try to keep silent over the word of God the
more I will discover an intolerable fire of God burning in my heart
until I discharge it
I envy you Joshua I wish am the one experience the fire then I will
know when at peace with the creator, maybe you should tell me the
secret about it
Of course I will tell you all, I just made a covenant with God to
threaten my peace any time I refuse his work.
Joshua continue serving God with effort he has seated up in his
studies in deed if scripture union can help nurture somebody like me I
advice that parents should endeavor to see that their children belong
to any Christian fellowship within their school communities and
churches said Joshua
You are right Joshua instead of teaching their children the moral
values in the gospel they prefer expo
To be continued…
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