THE PATH

Don't compare your path with anyone else's. Your path is unique to you - Ram D.

After a week at home, the break was almost running out. On a particular Saturday morning, Jessica was woken up by her sister’s loud screaming.
“What is it?” Jessica asked angrily with sleepy eyes.
‘Jane, what is it?” she asked again as her sister did not reply. “Can’t someone sleep peacefully anymore?”

Before she could utter another word, Jane interrupted “Sis., guess who is coming to Nigeria in two days’ time?” “Who? Uhm.. Obama?” Jessica asked, still angry that her sister has disturbed her sleep.
“No, come on Sis. Try harder”, Jane urged.
“I can’t guess anything now, not when you just ruined my sleep”, Jessica replied.
“Well, I’m happy to announce the arrival of Jael Dalley in Nigeria. She’ll be in Lagos next week” Jane screamed.
“Oh..’ Jessica replied disappointed.

“Sis, why aren’t you happy?” Jane quizzed “You have always wanted to meet her, haven’t you?”
“Yes Jane. I wanted to but, not anymore. I’m no longer her fan.” Jessica said off-handedly.
“Well, suit yourself”, Jane replied “But there’s something I don’t understand.”
“What’s that” Jessica asked.
“I heard that Jael Dalley is a Nigerian and her parents live in Lagos. So, how come she bears Dalley?” Jane quieried. “And that’s not all, do you know she rejected a multimillion contract with the famous Kelly Wardrobes? She said she can’t endorse their clothes let alone wear them.”
“Interesting”, Jessica mused.
“I guess she must be a moralist. She advises her fans to be modest.” Jane continued. “All the same sis, I like her a lot and that’s for sure. You know, I heard that when she’s in Lagos, you can meet her at Luxury Spa even without an appointment but you must know how to shoot your shots well."
“Seriously?” Jessica asked. “Well, even if I want to meet her, how can I get into her classy spa? I believe God will take care of everything. After all, He hired me for his assignment”, she added quietly as she went back to bed.

                  

Tobi got dressed and decided to visit Phillip to tell him about his complete deliverance.
“I never believed I could be free,” he thought. “Thank You Jesus."

When he got to Phillip’s house, Phillip’s mother directed him to go to his room. Tobi entered the room and saw Phillip studying. Phillip was really concentrating on his studies but as he heard the door close softly, he looked up and welcomed Tobi.
“Wow…. Tobi, how are you? Your face is looking as though you won a lottery. If you did, tell me so I can pack my bags as well”, he teased.
Tobi laughed and took a seat on the bed “I am the happiest person on earth, Phillip. After our discussion, I made up my mind to love God and be committed in church.” He laughed again and continued. “You know how I was before. I was always opposed to any affiliation with church.”
“I love the use of that word ‘was’,” Phillip interjected.
Tobi smiled and continued, “So, I started going to church and I became a member of the converts’ class. We usually meet to pray and clean the church.”
“That’s great, man!” Phillip exclaimed, truly happy for him.

“Now, the interesting part”, Tobi continued. “I am so happy with the church and everything but what has made me really joyous is the dream I had this morning.”
Phillip leaned forward, eager to hear the details of the dream.
“I remembered praying with the Bible verses we used in church yesterday during the vigil before I slept,” Tobi began.
“In the dream, I was struggling to release myself from the grip of a horrible looking man. It was so difficult trying to do that. When I saw I couldn’t release myself, I shouted “Jesus!” Suddenly, a wind came from nowhere and separated the two of us. Phillip, I saw a big, ugly-looking creature come out of me as I got separated from the man.”
“Hmmm!” Phillip exclaimed.

“When I woke up, I called my pastor and he made me understand that the creature is the spirit of pornography leaving me, Phillip. I now understand that these things are not ordinary. No wonder I was so addicted to pornography. Thank God for setting me free,” Tobi concluded.

“Tobi, thank God for the liberty,” Phillip said. “I didn't have such a dream but I am convinced beyond doubt that I’ve been delivered. What I need to do is to continue to exercise that freedom.”
“True,” Tobi concurred.
“I am so happy that God has started working on you too. I really want you to join me as we intercede for others who are still in the bondage of pornography. I know God will use us as His tools for the complete eradication of these adult industries.” Phillip continued.
“Amen,” Tobi replied “But, I have a question. I’ve heard some people say porn is not sinful if a married couple watches it together. Is it wrong for married couples as well?” Tobi asked.
“From what those videos did to me, I have realised that porn is demonic. It kills true love. God normally intends sex to be something sacred and pure between married couples. Involving porn will make God, who is love, to be displeased and the true love that should exist between them will be reduced as lust is introduced.” Phillip stated.
“Hmmm,” Tobi mused in agreement.

“Lust is not like love. It is never satisfied. When somebody is lustful, even if such a person is married, he/she can never be satisfied. Porn introduces lust and so, unfaithfulness will not be far-fetched in a marriage where one person or both are involved in pornography," Phillip continued.

“God is love as the Bible teaches. According to what I have learnt, marriage is like a triangle. God, who is love, is at the peak. The husband and wife are at the other side. As the couple moves closer to God in honour and obedience, they move closer to each other at the same time. That means, as they move closer to love, which is God, they rise in love for each other too. You understand, right?” Phillip asked.
“Yes, I do.” Tobi responded.

“So, watching porn is a bad thing to do as a Christian and it can affect our relationship with God because it kills true love which is birthed in our constant relationship with him. To be honest, you can’t watch porn and stand spiritually tall.. I know you understand that.” Phillip explained.
They talked about other things, discussed, laughed and all before Tobi took his leave.

...the path is the way...