Campus Fellowship episode 17

CAMPUS FELLOWSHIP ON FIRE
CHAPTER 17
(A Little Leaven)

“Father what is going on?! How can our members decline from over five hundred zealous Christians, to twenty unserious members? We even beg them to come for service. How will they even come, when Your presence has departed?!”

President Gbile cried out. He was finally fed up with what was going on due to his ignorance.

“I’m actively serving in Your vineyard and tending to Your flock, so what is going on?!” He kept muttering as the tears choked up his words.

Prayo Moses lay face flat on the ground, he was asking God questions in prayers.
By now, all the Executive had gathered on the fellowship ground to enquire of the Lord.

“Father speak to us or we won’t leave here!” They said as they pressed on in prayers.
Three hours had gone by, and God was still silent. So they got weary and confused.

Then all of a sudden, the Drama Cord, Bro Rotimi slumped. He lay still on the ground.

“Jesu! Bro Rotimiiiii” The Visitation Cord, Sister Eunice who was praying beside him, screamed in shock.

Her scream alerted the whole squad as they rushed towards him. “Ah, President! He’s not breathing!”

She hung both hands on her head. Apprehension gripped her as President Gbile examined him.

By now, the entire Executive were in tears.
“Father, we must not lose Bro Rotimi. What exactly is going on?!” Prayo Moses cried out.

“Brethren, please let’s gather.” The Ushering Cord, Bro Tayo who everyone thought was shy suddenly exuded strange boldness. He tried to call his fellows to order. Many sat who on the ground weeping rose to their feet.

“I hear in my spirit now, we need to ask for mercy and seek forgiveness brethren. God is not pleased with us, so He has shut His ears to our outcry. If we cry from now till next year, nothing will happen oo.”

Everywhere went silent. Only a few snifles could be heard.
Many of them knew the area which they had given the devil a foothold in their lives. It started as a little leaven, but now the whole lump has been corrupted.

The fellowship collapsed in their tenure.
The realization dug deep in them as they poured out their hearts pleading for mercy.

With their comrade laying lifeless on the floor, they decided it was easier to come out and face the shame, than to be consumed in their iniquity.

“Ahhhh, brethren. I have a confession to make.” Sister Eunice groaned.
“Speak on ma, who are we to condemn you?”. Bro Fola encouraged.

“Eh sirs and mas, please entreat God on my behalf ooo. Many times during service hours, my boyfriend would lure me into hanging out in an hotel with him.” She cried. “I tried to leave the relationship, but I keep going back!” Her face was clouded with tears already.

“That’s not all. I have nursed deep hatred for Sister Lizzy in my heart. I hated her because I know she’s much more spiritual than I am, and that she hears from God. Please forgive me ma.” She said as wailing increased.

If the others were shocked, they concealed it well. Sister Eunice knelt down in their midst they prayed over her, seeking the face of God in mercy. Sister Lizzy lifted her up and hugged her. “Who am I not to forgive you ma?”

When they were done…
“Brethren, I too have a confession to make.” Bro Fola cried out.

“I’ve nursed resentment in my heart towards Bro Moses, just because I thought he was getting all the attention of sisters in the church. In fact, I’ve crafted so many conspiracies against him. Please find it in your heart to forgive me sir.” Bro Fola knelt and broke down in tears.

“Haba, if God has forgiven you, who am I not to?” Bro Moses tried to hold back his tears to no avail.

“Ahh, I will talk oo!” The Financial Secretary screamed as he rolled on the ground.

“Ah, brethren. I’ve been falsifying the fellowship accounts oo. On many occasions, I have taken out of the fellowship purse for personal wants without reimbursing them. Ah, can God forgive me like this? Who can steal from God and go scot-free?” Treasurer cried as he soaked in the pool of his own tears.

The President was pained to his heart. “Ah, I’m just a figure head. All these were going on without my knowledge? I was just occupying position and enjoying entitlements. I’ve failed as leader.” He fell to his knees broken.

“Brethren, we all have erred in one way or the other. No wonder we manifest the power, but the glory has departed.” Bro Tayo said.

“Father have mercy on us!” They cried out in one voice as they entreated God on their behalf, and that of the entire fellowship, pleading the blood of Jesus.

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“Queen mother, what is going on? I see a thick cloud resting upon the fellowship. There is fire everywhere. I’m scared!” Linda said as she could monitor the fellowship activities.

“This is strange. Really strange. The presence of the Mighty One is heavy upon them.”

“So what do we do? Do we just fold our arms and do nothing?”

“No! Never! We fight till finish!” Queen Mother said with a tone of finality. “And if you’re too much of a scaredy-cat to join in this battle, then stay back.” Queen mother marched.

“Gather all the cohorts and tell them to prepare, we are going to battle!”
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Is there anything in my life that is giving the enemy avenue to afflict me, Father, have mercy and rise for my sake!🔥🙌🏼
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