NIGERIA
11th. August 2024.
SCRIPTURE:
2 KINGS CHAPTER 6
Child of God, I am going to try to keep this brief as not to bore you all with details which would be unnecessary for most of you. Therefore, for those of you who are ardent readers of my devotional, which I have surprisingly come to find out, that many of you truly are, both those who love me and can’t seem to find peace of mind without me, and those who find me slightly tolerable, as well as those who just can’t stand my guts. Therefore, you would remember that prior to the Nigerian presidential election of 2023, I did publish a devotional with regards to it, which for a very good reason I left on the website for seven good days, for you all to read and digest, before I deleted it. After which, I published two others in its stead, which are still on my website till date. There was a genuine reason I had for deleting it. Well, that is by the way, as I am going to be writing about the hardship, poverty, and especially as it relates to hunger in Nigeria, as revealed to me by the Spirit of the LORD GOD Almighty.
VISION
The scene began with where I found myself walking the streets of Nigeria on a very sunny day. I seemed to have been there just to witness or take inventory of the situation at hand, and child of God, I was downright appalled at what I had to witness, to say the least! What I saw left me very sad, and shakened even in the spirit realm, so much so, that my body demeanor was that of disbelief at the sight of an unprecedented hardship, or poverty, especially hunger within the land as had not been seen in the recent decades! I was literally walking and observing different houses, and people, and wherever I looked at, or into, it was not any different, thus, intense hardship everywhere!
I saw too many things which were heart breaking, but the only two, which I would love to share with my precious ones here, due to the fact that I had already experienced the same kind of visions and warnings many years ago, which prompted me to make the video series, titled, “NIGERIA AGAINST HER OWN,” but due to the fact, that my words fell on deaf ears during that season, as the enemy of the children of God used every means to deter the children of God from listening to what I had to say, let alone take me seriously. Hence, I had to eventually pivot, and as a result, here we are, but despite everything, we give thanks to God Almighty, as that, which the enemy meant for evil, the LORD GOD will always turn it for our good in the most faithful name of Yeshua Hamashia, amen.
As I was saying, in my vision of those days prompting the video series, “NIGERIA AGAINST HER OWN,” I remember that the LORD was revealing to me, that the situation in the country was so bad, that it was literally forcing the young ladies to prostitute themselves by giving themselves to any man who is able to take care of their needs, regardless of who that man is, just for them to survive, and I was told, that it will even get worse, as there is nothing to stop it, given the situation and circumstances of the nation and the direction it was going. Thus, if the nation doesn’t change course, then, the consequence would be, that what was revealed to me, the very one the LORD GOD made me to be a witness to some years ago, would not only come to pass fully, but will even get worse than I had witnessed.
According to scripture in 2 Chronicles 7:14, the word of God Almighty states, but this is me paraphrasing it,
“If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and make fervent prayers to ME, where they genuinely seek My face instead of corrupting My ways and MY words. If they will steadfastly pray, seeking My face in a way that gives Me glory, instead of seeking their own glory. If they would turn towards me in fervent prayers, instead of building empires for themselves while neglecting the vulnerable and un-repentantly dishonoring My sovereignty. If they would learn to stand with ME, by worshipping ME in spirit and truth as opposed to only confessing ME in the public, but behind the scenes, they love to show ME their fists, and even their middle fingers with regards to some. Consequently, turn away from their wickedness, and their dark ways of life, then I, the LORD GOD Almighty, will forgive their sins, and I will heal their land.”
Therefore, as I was taking a walk through out the land, what I saw that horrified me most, was the level of anger, rage and willingness within the people of the land to commit the act of violence, and this is solely due to the hardship or poverty within the land. I want us to understand, that what I was witnessing was the spiritual atmosphere of the nation, thus, even in a situation where the hardship is permitted by the LORD GOD Himself, that notwithstanding, there is also a spirit that is responsible for this. Thus, such a spirit will not be tamed should God Almighty not intervene to do so, and this would also be dependent upon certain factors, which would have to do with the people and the leaders of the nation in question.
As I kept walking, this particular young man was highlighted to me, he was seated outside of what I would, either consider to be his home or an eatery (BUKA, shade, or little restaurant). I did not stop or stand still, but kept walking slowly as I continued observing him, in order to understand his issue.
WHAT DID I OBSERVE?
Well child of God, he sat before this little table, which he was guarding like the most expensive diamond in the world, and on it was this food which he should have eaten within that little house, yet, he decided to bring it outside in the open air space, where he decided to put it up for sale, instead of eating it himself, as that was actually the reason why people go to restaurants to eat what they have ordered, or prepared for themselves within their homes. Besides that fact, from his demeanor, it was clear that he was very hungry and could do with some food, nonetheless, there he was! The food he had on that table was soup, and garri in two different little plates, and quantity-wise, the contents were very little, barely enough for a little child. That notwithstanding, he was guarding it as though his life depended on it, so much so, that by the time he noticed someone else walking past, he began to attack him with insults, violently threatening to fight him should he come near that table, but eventually saying these words to him,
“IT COSTS ELEVEN (11) EUROS! IF YOU WANT TO BUY IT, THEN, PAY ME ELEVEN (11) EUROS AND TAKE IT!”
When I got out of this vision, I couldn’t stop pondering on the Euros part of it, how come someone in Nigeria was selling food in euros, and then, I understood that it was going to be so bad like it was in the days of Elisha, the Prophet, during one of the worst kind of famine ancient Israel had, thus, that things would become too expensive. The vision was revealing that it is going to get so bad, that such little food will cost the equivalent of 11 euros to purchase, or to eat. It literally means, that most people would not be able to afford food to eat, thus, there is going to be death in the land should God Almighty not intervene, and the people not change their wicked and selfish ways, especially those in ruler-ship positions or leadership, be it religious leaders, business leaders, and leaders in governmental and presidential positions!
ANOTHER IMPORTANT SCENE HIGHLIGHTED TO ME
Is one, which I would love to write about here, as something highlighted to me in this same vision, that was speaking to the same problem which had already been narrated above in the first scene, thus, concerning hardship, poverty, and hunger within the land, and it was where I was led by the Holy Spirit to walked into a house, just to observe what was going on, and within it, I saw a woman in the kitchen of the home, desperately scraping an empty pot which was so burnt, that whatever was in it was very black, which is to show how little in quantity it must have been, which got it burnt when she was trying to warm it on the stove. Hence, she was scraping it, just to get out the burnt crumbs of garri or grain out of it, to be able to feed herself and her family with it. It was so painful to see, that she was scraping what I would believe to be garri or eba, which they had been managing for long, yet, had to fall back on the burnt bottom of the pot to be able to survive a day longer. Oh, precious ones of God Most High, how much I wish that we still have enough genuine prophets in the land, because this reminds me of the story of the widow of Zarephath and the prophet of God Almighty, Elijah – THE DAYS OF ELIJAH!
I would believe, that if things that are as common as garri, or eba are scarce in homes, thus, too expense in the markets, and not affordable in many homes, then, it is a clear indication of famine in the land as it points to food items like yam, cassava, etc. being scarce, which on the other hand, is due to different circumstances that could have contributed to it as well. As a result, I thank God, this situation is now being looked into, and I hope that it is taken seriously till there is improvement which can be felt, as any government, which does not take seriously the need to fight the root causes of poverty, and hunger in the land, are only there to kill or murder their citizens. Therefore, if our earnest desire is to have our people alive and not dead, then, immediate help has to be rendered to them; all tribes, and all states, for them to survive for the time being, till things are settled. Having said that, measures have to be taken to make sure, that the people in rural areas or villages are reached with these help, as in most cases, these groups of people are the very ones, who do not have strong voices to speak on their behalf, and to fight for them.
If there is something which this hardship and hunger has done that is truly commendable, it is the fact, that it brought all people together, to make them understand, that when all is said and done, hunger has no tribe, no gender, no religion, it does no even fear your position in the society as there is nothing that makes people to remember the rich and powerful within the land in negative terms, those, whom on a normal day they would never even think about, than when they are all hungry, and at the same time. Hunger has proven to be a unifying factor, which cannot be appeased should there be no food to still it. The reality is that when men do not have anything to lose due to hunger, all things becomes meaningless to them. Therefore, in as much as we do not condone violent activities, yet, we are urging the government to see to it, that the hardship in the nation subsides, and especially the need to make sure that food is affordable for the citizens as soon as possible.
Another application, is speaking to the fact, that the suffering of the nation as represented by the woman in the kitchen, is caused by the leaders of the home the nation) as represented by the man outside, but in front of the home, selling to the highest bidder, especially foreign bidders, that, which they should be eating within the home, in order to stay alive, and this he keeps doing for the purpose of enriching himself alone.
OTHER APPLICATIONS: …..
PRAYER
May the LORD GOD give the people of Nigeria a repentant heart, thus, make them to repent where they must, begin to do all within their human abilities to amend their ways. Subsequently, may God Almighty the all merciful and faithful One, have mercy on the land and heal her in the name of Jesus Christ, amen.
WORD OF WISDOM
To answer the question of children of GOD – As a follower of Christ, we are bound to some sets of rules, thus, we have our non-negotiables. Consequently, as a child of God who is divorced, this does not just apply to me alone, but to all singles who are follower of Christ:
- Regardless of how old we are, second-hand or whatever baggage due to life, we are carrying along, that notwithstanding, we don’t do polygamy or any other kind of relationship contrary to how the holy Scripture has stated it ought to be for us who follow CHRIST – We don’t share spouses or partners.
- We ain’t cars to be test-driven.
- We don’t disrespect the sacred space of another woman or man, therefore, if that space is occupied, we ain’t a part of it! There are places where we share spaces but not in marriage- union, or love relationships. Such spaces are as partners in businesses, ministries, etc. but other than that, there should be no room for confusion in our relationships and marriages, as our God is not the author of confusion. Even with regards to partnerships, we are also not permitted to partner with anybody who does not have the best interest of God Almighty, and with that, our best interests, at heart.
- In order to get what we want or desire, we are not permitted to hurt the innocent.
- We are not permitted to play games with our “godly” commitments.
VERY COMPLICATED, RIGHT? Then, I welcome you to the world of a true follower of Christ, that being the case, do you still want to be with us?! Therefore, I would advise you to think twice, with that I mean, count your losses afore-time with regards to what it means to live for Christ, as many have tried, but have had to find out, that many are indeed called to certain kinds of partnerships, but few are chosen for it – Selah.
Child of God Almighty, remain blessed.
Your sister
Susan.