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Chapter 3 (my salvation story episode 4)

 There was a season in my life when I walked through intense pain. I wrestled with hurt and resentment toward many of those who had conspired against me. I grew weary and wanted nothing to do with them. Outwardly, I remained calm, as though I understood everything that was happening, but inwardly, I was struggling. As time passed, I began to notice flaws among the members of my group, The Children of Light. It became clear that many of us were there for different reasons and with different motives. I found myself wondering, Could this have been one of the reasons the group eventually came to an end? Then the Holy Spirit turned the mirror toward me. I realized that I, too, had my own faults. I had people who looked up to me—permit me to call them “disciples.” I was deeply honored, celebrated, and appreciated beyond what I ever imagined. Without realizing it, that recognition began to shape my identity. Slowly, I lost sight of my true purpose because I became more conscious of having...
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Chapter 3 (My salvation story episode 3)

 There was a time when God placed a burden in my heart — and in the hearts of two other brethren — for more. We desired to know Jesus Christ more deeply. We longed to live fully for Him and to pour into others whatever He had given us. We wanted to see a generation of youth truly burning for Christ — this was the More. I didn’t want to be the only one seeing things this way. I knew it was divine—something not of this world. But how could I explain it? I found myself speaking and preaching like an elder, as if I were preparing to leave this world soon. The three of us prayed intensely — mostly in tongues and often aloud. It was a new culture, unfamiliar within our fold. I was troubled at times, trying to manage the intensity, the noise, the energy—but I couldn’t. We began gathering on Saturdays. People started joining us. The numbers grew, and with that growth came fear. What would people say? Our understanding of the Word of God felt beyond the ordinary. We called ourselves *The Ch...
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Chapter 3 (My salvation story episode 2)

 When I got back from my first visit to my father-in-law, all I could think about was when to go back there and do what was needful. Even without any financial support, I picked a date and spoke to a few people about it as I was led, showing them the list given to me and the date I intended to get married. They pledged to support me, and most of them did, to the glory of God. I chose April 24th. That was just about 69 days from my first visit. I did this without having any money of my own. Due to my little trust and understanding in God at the time, I was leaning more on my own understanding and putting my trust in those I had told. Here comes  PEOPLE'S PERCEPTIVE ABOUT ME : SAMUEL  GET yourself a job so You won't need to depend on anyone, and whatever you are given should only be considered a bonus. I was asked, “Once you both are married, how do you intend to survive?” “You don’t have money, yet you went to pick a date?” “What is your dad’s contribution?” “How much do y...
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Chapter 3 (My salvation story episode 1)

 My sincere apologies to my readers. I didn’t mean to go blank all this while. It has been a journey beyond my understanding—a lot has happened and is still happening—but to the glory of God, we are back. Let me share with you some of the things I learnt during my time offline. I am married now, to the glory of God, to a beautiful damsel (God-sent). She used to be someone I counseled many years back—2021 precisely. When I first met her, I saw God’s glory (her beauty), but she hadn’t yet come into a true relationship with Him (God). She was operating on a transactional method with God: she wanted God to give her things, and she would give Him her best in return, as she often said. So, I decided not to be moved by what I saw physically, but to focus on showing her the God that I know. In 2024, we met again—both single this time. I couldn’t help but admire God’s beauty in her, but I was still focused on preaching the God I knew to her. This time, she was willing to accept Him because ...
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The bridge (Episode that couldn't make it to the previous chapter)

This episode is to make up for some of the stories that couldn't make up the previous chapter and episode, God bless you as you journey with me on this. I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy was expressed through my life looking back at what I have done and what I am still struggling with, I don't deserve God, most times i ask myself a question of why do you love me this much, what did i do to deserve this love of yours ?. A lady/man could have said I love you because of your height, your eyes, your smile, your sense of humour or how smart you're but that is not of God then Why will He love me this much, you have to be me to understand what I really mean.. I remember a time when I was still involved in scam at the same time I was desirous of God I wanted to serve God with the money I was making from fraud, this particular year it was the juvenile (Children) harvest I paid the levy that wasn't even issued to me because I wanted God to know I really want to serve Hi...
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Chapter 2 (my salvation story episode 3)

 My dad came during the COVID-19 lockdown, it was during this period he was laid off duties and we needed to start looking forward to a new job. It was at this time I noticed we never had a father-to-a-son relationship and the time was too short to make that happen but we both managed ourselves. During the arrival of my mum, I already took my dad to the church we stayed in the church together. Upon my mum's arrival, I went to the airport to meet with her then I realized I truly missed her. It was over a year since I saw her the longest of it all.  My mum slept home alone that night, at this time sleeping at home looked very scary and I also wouldn't want dad to feel I left him alone in the church. I felt Mum would understand, though I was always going to visit her. I experienced a different mum this time she was trying to make all her children and grannies happy and she did that but while we were enjoying this moment with her, she got ill we all thought it was just a normal si...
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Chapter 2 (my salvation story episode 2)

Remember I said there was a church close by, but when the Holy Spirit inspired my spirit I had to follow a brother I didn't know, while we were going it was from one corner to another junction within me I was just like where are we going, we trekked from ODOGUNYAN through ODONLA. At one point I needed to ask him where we were going he replied and said we were close when we got there I was just like finally. The church was well built and during the sermon, the preacher said something phenomenal though this had been imprinted in my heart for a long time but no one said anything about it to me. A long time ago when I was still living life the way I felt it should be, I had a voice from within me saying Samuel don't you know as you sleep around with different ladies you're sharing from your glory before you know you will be empty, ever since I had this word in my spirit no one has confirmed to it so I was left to decide if I was going to obey, on this day the preacher said som...
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