Seth watched carefully as the prosecution questioned his witness. He had studied the case for months now and knew every witness by name; Cecil Brooke, the daughter of the deceased. She claimed to have seen her step father shoot her mother to death. In spite of all the evidence, none could be used against his clients but he knew very well that his client is well guilty; however; his job as a defense lawyer is to see that he is released of all charges.
“Your Witness” He heard the Judge announce
“Thank you your Honour” Seth stepped forward full of confidence like no other.
“Miss Cecil, you claimed to have seen your step Father shoot your Mother”
“Yes I did” she answered.
He took a moment to assess her which made Cecil nervous.
“Do you love your Mother?” He asked
“Yes I do” she whimpers.
He chuckled at her answer.
“Did you kill your Mother” Seth blurted out walking towards the docket
“No I did not” Cecil snapped.
“Okay, fair enough” he said.
“Isn’t it true that you and your Mother had fallen out” he asked
“Isn’t it true that your Mother threatened to take you out of her will due to your reckless drinking and drugs usage” Seth shouted made Cecil jump to her feet.
“That’s not true” She Shouted. “My mother loved me and would never do that to me” she shouted in tears
“Objection! The Defense is only making things up your Honour” the prosecution shouted from his seat.
“Your Honour, here are the official Will statements stating the changes the deceased made to her will shortly before she died”. Seth defended by giving the statement to the Judge.
“So, Miss Cecil, I will ask you one more time, Did you kill your Mother?” He shouted, this time, standing head straight to her with the look of intimidation.
“No I did not” Cecil shouted back.
“Wasn’t the Print found on the gun the same as yours? You were the only one at home when your mother was shot; is it not right to say that you killed her” he continued to shout at her.
Cecil standing up in anger. “No, I did not kill my mother” she said shivering all over, “I saw him shoot her; I watched him leave her to die; she was already dead when I went to her; I was confused, I don’t even remember picking up the gun, He killed my mother.”Cecil said pointing at her step father.
“Then, tell the court why you were hiding while you said your mother was shot.” He asked, “Tell the Court why no one could account for your whereabouts on the day of the murder? “ Miss Cecil, tell the court why my client, your step father, who took care of you, paid your tuition fees, clothed you and took you in even when your own mother threw you out would kill his own wife, your mother” Seth demanded from her but Cecil was quiet covered in tears and confused.
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After several minutes the Jury had been in deliberation, they finally were ushered back into the court room.
“Have you reached the verdict” the Judge asked
“Yes, your Honour” the foreman answered holding the slip of paper in his hands
“May the defendant stand” the Judge ordered.
“How do you find the defendant” The judge asked
“We the jury find the defendant, Mr Jack Edwards not guilty” He read.
There was uproar as the verdict was read; the defendant jumped at the news, shaking his lawyer. While, Mr Peterson, Seth’s boss walked over to them.
“That’s my boy, I never doubted your skills” he said shaking his hands. Seth took his hands out of respect as he of all people knew his client killed his wife but there was nothing he could do, he was his lawyer and indebted to his boss, as they say it, ‘he has and would always be indebted to him and do all he says’. Almost every major case that involved any of ‘the Saviour's’ was referred to him. The Saviours is the cult he belonged to, in fact, his father did belong to before he died, so also his grandfather and his great grandfather. Every child is commissioned into the cult at the early age of three, when they are all sworn in and expected to do accordingly. Mr Peterson, his boss happens to be one of the elders and he had raised him as his own ever since Seth’s father died of cancer ten years ago. He had helped him gain his scholarship into one of best Universities, gave him monthly allowance, paid for his law school and even gave him a job in one of the prestigious law firms. He had everything to be grateful for. He knew he could not question any of his assignments and all duties must be followed accordingly. The Saviour controlled eventually everything; the press, law firms, oil, economy, education, financials, everything you can think of, even to the smallest industries. Although, he was grateful for his life, things he owned, considering he’s just 28 years and has achieved so much. Seth watched as Peterson spoke to Mr Edwards, He knew they were all glad about the outcome and they expected nothing short of it. He excused himself and left for the day.
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“Honey, could you please attend to the baby” Angela spoke over from the Kitchen.
“Okay dear” Seth said as he went to pick up their Son, Josh from the crib. “But you know I have to be out of the house by 8:00” he said over to her
“Honey...” Angela said coming into the sitting room. “It’s Friday night; you promised to spend the night with us at home” Angela said looking at Seth
“I’m sorry dear, I have an appointment with a Client” He lied
“An appointment? You always find an excuse, you are always away from home all day, why couldn’t you do all your appointments then” she said angrily.
“I’m sorry honey, you know I have to work” he said handing Josh over to her. “I will be home soon” he said, taking his jacket and car keys.
Angela knew better than to argue with him, he always had work to do. Even though he worked very hard and did provide for the family, she was tired of being second best to him. His devotion to his work was effortless. He even had meetings to go to at odd hours. Angela loved her husband and would work hard at their marriage but she knew she had to confront him with her suspicions even though it hurt her thinking about them.
As Seth drove into the venue of their meeting, he felt waves of fear wash over him. He had always questioned his position in the society. In as much as he was not comfortable with all that went on in there, there was nothing he could do. He feared Angela might be on to him one of these days as his excuses were becoming lame but he knew she wouldn’t understand. After almost an hour, all he heard were rules over and over again especially the Madison’s family who were the main news of the day, the whole family had suddenly left town. Their reasons were unknown, but the elders concluded that he had failed to carry out a special assignment which was supposed to influence a legislation and so, out of fear, they had decided to flee rather than to face the punishment. A mandate was given to search for them and terminate the whole family as a consequence of defying the Saviour and also as a lesson to other members. There was silence as these announcements were made and each member feared for his life, of course, that was the whole idea, to make submissive.
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It had been nearly a month since the Edward’s murder case, and Seth had been given another major case involving a father accused of molesting his son. Even the thought of the case disgusted him. As he read the file over and over again, he felt so much hatred towards his client, another member of his cult and he knew what was to come; He would have to stand in court and question a thirteen year old boy about his father molesting him. ‘How can he live with himself?
Another day in Court, He watched as the boy took his sit; he couldn’t even look into his eyes has he was scared of what he would find or rather, what would speak to him. He was lost in his thought and didn’t even hear the Judge telling him to question the Witness...
“I’m sorry your honor” he apologized standing up as he fumbled through his files. Seth knew he was nervous but he was Seth, he never lost a case, he had to control himself and pull himself together.
“Mr Evans, are you ready to question your witness?” Seth heard the judge ask again.
“I’m sorry your honour” he said going over to docket.
“Hmm, Andy” he started. “Can I call you Andy?” he asked smiling at him
“Yes” Andrew said nervously.
“You claim that your father comes into your room almost every night to molest you” he asked.
Andrew nodded quietly.
“I’m sorry Andy, I would like a Yes or no please” Seth said
“Yes” he answered “
“What were you doing during these times” he asked.
“Sleeping” he answered
“According to your father’s statement to the police, he said and I quote, “My son has been bedwetting even to this age, most times in the night, I go over to his room to wake him up. I was merely trying to teach him the routine of waking up in the middle of the night to use the toilet. I never for once touched my Son inappropriately...”
“Isn’t that true Andy?” Seth asked
“Yes but.....” he was trying to say
“It’s a simple yes or no answer Andy” Seth said in a soothing voice and yet commanding tone. “Isn’t it true that you mistook your father coming in to wake you up in the middle of night to use the bathroom as him coming in to molest you” he asked again
“I know what I know” Andrew cried out. “I know what happens every night, I am not a baby, I know how touches me. Most times, I cry and tell him to stop but he never listens, he even hits me so that I keep quiet and threatens me. He tells me they would take me away if I ever tell anyone...., I know what he did to me and it’s not fair, he’s supposed to be my daddy” he shouted crying loud.
Seth looked at him compassionately and couldn’t bear to ask him more questions. He hated himself for what he was doing to the boy so he just walked back to his seat.
“The defense rests” he said sitting down.
“Court adjourned” the Judge said leaving.
As they all stood up to leave the Court room, his client came up to him....
“You could have done better” he said angrily, “you almost got him at his weak point, why did you stop” he raged. Seth stared hard at him, so much so that he wanted to hit him but had to control himself. He just ignored him and walked out.
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Seth was so angry at himself, he was never weakened in court before, he always had everything under control, nothing could get in the way but these days, he had to question himself and his loyalty to his cult. Out of anger, he began to smash things around in the kitchen, using his fist against the wall. He was angry at himself; he was becoming something he hated so much. He was a father who would defend his son, Josh, with his life and would never let any hurt come to him, yet his actions made him feel like a shame to fatherhood
The noise woke Angela up, she realized Seth wasn’t in bed, so she ran downstairs...
“Seth” She called out
“Are you alright?” she called out again seeing him sitting against the wall
“I’m sorry I woke you up” he said quietly.
“What’s wrong honey” Angela asked seeing how red his eyes were. “Please, tell me” she begged sitting on the floor with him
“Honey...” he said looking at her and then, looking down out of shame.
“Please Seth, don’t hide anything from me, please” she said holding his hands.
“Angela, there are so many things you don’t know” he said looking at her.
“Sweetheart, I want to know everything” she said.
Seth was silent for a while pondering whether to tell Angela or not. He feared she might walk out on him knowing everything. Eventually, he decided to come clean, He needed her to know everything. He was tired of the nightmares, the silent voices, the hurt he sees everyday in the court room; He needed to tell someone.
Seth told her everything, about ‘the Saviour’, his alliance and loyalty to them, how they serve as lords over them and how tied he was to them. Angela listened very carefully trying not to bring out the emotions inside of her
“Oh my God! She exclaimed. Why didn’t you tell me all this” she said trying not to raise her voice.
“I’m sorry dear, I wanted to but things are very complicated, I didn’t want to involve you, I thought I could handle things my own way,” he said with tears in his eyes. “But it’s getting worse day by day”
“God! Honey, you need to get out. You need to renounce them.” She finally said after what seemed like an hours silence.
“I can’t” Seth said bluntly.
“What do you mean that you can’t?” she said angrily
“Because I can’t just walk away, I owe everything to them, my life” he said
“Sweetheart, listen to me” she said kneeling to face him. “You owe no one anything, not your life, it belongs to God. God is your Saviour, not some occult man that uses people to get what they wants. They rule the world with fear and brutally. They manipulate the systems. What they make you do is wrong, what they do is horrible. We need to get out” she said trying to get him to understand her.
Seth chuckled. “You just don’t understand dear, you don’t know these people we are dealing with”
“I understand you honey but for some months now, I have been trying to get you to go to Church with us. You know the Women’s programme I recently joined, they don’t just do charity; they teach us the word of God, Jesus came to save us from our sins and so, we have been brought by the righteousness of God, even when we were sinners, he died for us” she said with her face full of joy.
Seth standing up away from her. “You believe in all that bullshit” he mocked her.
“Yes Honey” she said with all seriousness. “I believe Jesus came to die for my Sins, I believe He is my Saviour, He does things and never asks for anything in return, He doesn’t make me do bad things or threaten to disown me if I walk out on him; It’s a free gift dear, all you have to do is accept” She realized Seth was beginning to be interested, so she explained further what it means to be born again, and the Power in the name of Jesus.
“Honey, I can’t begin to tell you how much peace there is in Christ, He sets you free from every bondage of the enemy, gives you a new life and a new identity in Him” she said
“You think he can help me with ‘the Saviour's’? He asked soberly.
“Yes, He will; I’m not saying it’s going to be easy but we have got to trust Him and dear, I am going to be here with you, we are in this together” she said holding his hands.
“Oh my dear” Seth held Angela into his arms. “You don’t know how long I have been wanting to tell you all these, I was scared you would leave me and yet, you are here telling me there’s a way out, you love me still; Thank you honey” he said hugging her tight with drop of tears. “I love you dear, thank you so much”.
“I love you honey and that’s not going to change, right now, we need an higher power to help us, so dear, are you ready to accept Jesus as your Lord and personal Saviour” she asked in tears of joy.
“Oh yes I am” Seth answered her.
Right there, Angela led her husband to the Lord, they prayed and cried together. Her prayers had been answered even though she had no idea of the cult her husband was, but ever since she came into Christ, she had tried to share the same experience with him but he always put her off, she had begged him to follow them to church but he bluntly refused. Although he had never stopped them from going, he had never been fully interested until now. After they had prayed, cried and talked, they went back to bed.
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Seth woke up with a feeling of peace he had never experienced before; although he had not fully comprehended what being a born again was all about; he knew he was sure in. He left for work as usual even as he was unsure of what to do.
“Sir, the director wants you in his office” he heard his secretary from the intercom.
“Be right there” he answered.
As He walked to Peterson’s office, he felt fear wash all over him. He knew he was going to talk about the Robertson case, probably, his client had reported him.
“Good morning Sir” he greeted.
“Sit” Peterson ordered.
“The Robertson case, I was told things were a little bit rough yesterday” he said with an unpleasant tone. “Nevertheless, I know you will pull it off” he continued. “Now, we have acquired some new evidence that might pave way for us if you do your part” handling Seth some documents.
“That shows that the boy, Andrew has been molesting his younger sister and you know how that goes” he said smiling knowing fully well the documents were manipulated.
Seth read the document carefully and the words disgusted him, he felt sick to the stomach. ‘Why would anyone do this to children’, their lies to make Andrew lose credibility before the jury.
“I won’t do this Sir” Seth voiced out
“What?” Peterson said confused
“I won’t do this sir, I cannot use this against a thirteen years old boy, he’s only a kid, How far do we want to go to destroy a kid’s life” he said annoyed
“That is not your business Seth, you do as I want” he said commanding him. “Your loyalty to us is the ultimate” he added
“I am through with loyalty, I can’t keep destroying lives all in the name of loyalty; I quit” he said dropping the documents on his table and walked out.
“You dare not” He heard Peterson’s voice behind him but he kept walking, went into his office to pick up his jacket and suitcase. Seth had no idea where the confidence came from to stand up against Peterson but he knew for sure that there’s a greater power working within him.
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When Seth got home, he went into the Kitchen and found Angela attending to Josh, so he tip toed there, carried her up and kissed her
“Oh Seth” she exclaimed”
“I quit” he said laughing
“What” she asked confused?
“I quit honey, I’m finally out” he said excited
“Oh, honey” she said pulling him to herself. “I am so proud of you” Angela said
“Yes Honey, you don’t worry about anything, I will start looking for another job he said carrying Josh out of his chair
“I know honey, I know God would provide” Angela said smiling.
Seth gave himself a week before he started searching for a new job; he got a couple of interviews the following week and prayed for the best. During his time at home, he devoted himself to knowing the power of God; he studied the bible over and over again, trying to get a hold of things. During these times, he got calls from Peterson and some elders of the cult, they urged him to come back to them, forgiving him for walking out but he refused. When they realized he was determined to stay out, they threatened him and his family but Seth never gave in to them.
After two weeks, he got home exhausted from the interviews he went to.
“Honey, I’m back” he called out.
“How was it?” she asked
“Fine, I hope; they said they would get back to me within three days but it was a good interview”. He said.
“God would grant us favour” Angela said going to get him a cup of water to drink.
“Honey, I went out to buy some food stuffs but our card was declined” she said confused
“Declined? That can’t be” Seth said picking up his phone to call the bank.
“Hello, Wallis Bank” he heard the operator
“Yes, my name is Seth Evans” he said
“How may I help you Mr Evans” the operator said
“I would like to know my balance please” he said
“Account number please” operator asked
“786469392” Seth said.
“Sorry Sir, I cant seem to find any account with that number” Operator said
Seth repeated the account number, his date of birth and address to help them find his account but to no avail.
“Sir, are you sure you are calling the right bank” the operator asked
“What sort of question is that, I know my bank, I have my bank card here, what sort of silly joke is this” he said angrily. “The last I checked, I had over $100,000 in my account, now you are telling me I got the wrong bank” he shouted
“I’m sorry Sir, I can’t seem to find any name Seth Evans or the account number you gave me, I’m sorry, I can’t help you” the operator said and hung up
“Hello, hello, hello...” Seth shouted at the receiver.
“Honey, what is it?” she asked confused.
“My bank does not seem to have any record of my account; it’s all gone” he said as he slumped on the couch, “all gone” he groaned.
“Oh God” Angela said. “What’s happening?”
“The Saviour” Seth said. “They did all these, they think they can shake me” he said picking up his car key.
“Honey, where do you think you are going?” Angela asked going over to stop him
“I’m going to see Peterson, he did all these” he said angrily. “That was my money, I worked hard for that”
“No, you are not going anywhere” Angela said going over to stand against the door. “Don’t you see what they are doing” she cried out. “We cannot fight these people physically dear, remember, we wrestle not against flesh and blood but against principalities, rulers of darkness in High places; Please honey, don’t go over to them. God would sort us out, He would provide for our needs and He will provide you with a good job” she said in tears.”
“We can even move to another state, let’s start afresh, new job” she said
“I am not moving anywhere, this is my home, and no one will make me leave” he shouted.
Angela felt sad.
“They drained all my account, my own money and now you want me to run away from them” he said
“Honey, this is not our battle, it is the Lord” Angela said.
“So, how do you suppose we survive” he asked.
“I’ve got some money saved, we can use that until we get a new job” she said
“How much?” Seth asked.
“About $5,000” she said
“$5,000” Seth chuckled going to sit down.
That night, as Seth lay awake in his bed thinking of all that had been happening, he heard some noise downstairs, and went to check it out. The sitting was dark but he was sure there was definitely someone there so he switched on the light and there, he found Peterson sitting comfortably on the couch.
“What are you doing here?” he shouted at him
“Peterson chuckled. “Just thought I should drop in” He said smiling
“You are not welcome here” he shouted. “I want you to leave my house now” he said to him
Peterson standing up to him. “I trained you so well Son, I invested so much in you, now, you just want to walk away, you should know better than that. You cannot make it in this land without us. We own everything.” He emphasized.
Seth, standing straight, looked at him with so much confidence said “I have a greater Power now, He that is in me is greater than he that is in the Word, with God, I can do all things”
Peterson just laughed in his face mocking him. “You believe in that nonsense” mocking.
“I believe in Jesus Christ, I believe he has forgiven me and cleansed me of all sins, I know that no weapon that is fashioned against me shall prosper and every tongue that rises shall be condemned” he said confidently at to him. “I know what I know” he added.
“You are full of shit Seth, we will squeeze you so hard, we will haunt you and destroy everyone you have and would ever have” he raged at him.
“Who is he that speaks when the Lord has spoken, He will deliver me. The LORD is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? When the wicked advance against me to devour me, it is my enemies and my foes who will stumble and fall. Though an army besiege me, my heart will not fear; though war break out against me, even then I will be confident” Seth quoted confidently.
Peterson now full of rage looked at him hard. “We are on your case Seth, every move you make, we will know about it, everywhere you go, we will follow you, every plans you make, we are very aware of it, in fact, every food you eat, we surely will know about it. I will see to it personally that you don’t make a cent in this country, until you come crawling back to us” he said raging at him.
Seth felt so much strength and faith regardless of Peterson’s threat. He chuckled and laughed at his face. “You think you know it all” he said to him. “There is a God whose awesomeness you cannot comprehend, whose greatness is beyond what you can fathom, whose riches is more than the grains of sand, His power is greater than the Universe itself, He is the God that I serve.” Seth said smiling.
“I can see you’ve gone mad” Peterson shouted at him in rage walking towards the front door, “this is not the last, you will hear from us” he said pointing at him but Seth only laughed in his face.
“A fool says in his heart that there’s no God” he said at him while Peterson hissed and left his house.
Seth watched through the window as he drove out angrily. He felt so confident within him, although he knew he had not heard the last of them as he said, the Saviour would go to any length to intimidate him and pull him down but he knows beyond all reasonable ground that the battle is of the Lord and the victory is his.
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After few days of this incident, Seth called the firms where he applied to but unfortunately, they could not offer him a job, he was so angry and dejected but in all this, he was determined to keep his faith strong, encouraging himself in the Lord and believing that God is faithful till the end. Then, he got the call from his Mum.
“Hellos” Seth said
“Seth dear” His Mum said.
“Mum, are you ok?” he asked
“Oh dear, you have to go back to them; you are safe there” He heard his Mother speaking.
“Mum, what are you talking about?” he asked
“Seth, listen and listen carefully, these people are very dangerous, please dear, do as they as say dear”
“Mum, there’s a better way, I found a better way” he said to her when he heard her door bell ring.
“Hold that thought dear” Pat said going over to the door
“I told you I would speak to him, please give him some time” Seth heard his Mother speaking to someone but couldn’t make the rest of the words as he heard her screaming.
“Mum, who’s there? Seth shouted but the phone went dead. He tried calling back, but the phone was disconnected, at that, he picked up his keys and ran out of the house. As he raced down to his Mother’s house, he feared for the worst, praying for her safety.
It took him almost half an hour to drive down to her place, he ran out of the car leaving his door open, discovered the front door was opened. He called out for her but there was no answer, he went through the sitting room, kitchen, and garden but there was no sign of her, so he went upstairs and found her lying on the bed.
“Mum” he called her but no response.
“Mum” he touched her but she didn’t move. He touched her again and discovered she was cold.
“Oh God!” He said checking her pulse but she was dead
“This is too much Lord”, he cried out. “Why Lord” he whimpered as he held his mother.
“I could have told her about you Lord, you could have given me more time” he cried out.....
The ambulance arrived to take her body to the hospital, it was concluded that she had died of heart attack but Seth knew better. He knew the Saviour were involved, they killed his mother. They knew how much he loved his mother and so, went after her. Seth felt he had failed her in some ways, if only he had taken their threat seriously, if only he had protected his mother, he had failed her.
One the day of the Funeral, He noticed some members of the Saviour...
“How dare you” He shouted at Peterson and the elders. “What are you doing here?”
“Son, we are here to pay our respect” Peterson said
“Don’t you dare call me son; I am not your son and I don’t want you here” He shouted.
“Your Mother was a dear friend” Peterson spoke on behalf of the elders while they all nodded in agreement.
“Your friend” he chuckled “Your friend and you killed her” he shouted at them.
“Don’t say such a thing, we don’t kill people” he mocked him
“I know what you did, all of you” he looked angrily at them all. “I know you are full of evil as your father himself is of the devil but I bet you all, you will regret this” he said and walked away. He didn’t want to disrespect his mother by making a scene, he knew their coming there was just to humiliate him and he won’t give them that honor. He joined his family as the ceremony continued.
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About few weeks later, things had been so difficult for them, Seth couldn’t get a job, he even went so low to apply for a security guard position and he was turned down. Angela decided to search for job herself; she eventually got a part time position in a day care to support them until something better comes. In all these, they continued to grow in fellowship with God, they found peace and joy and knew that God has never for once left them; he had been providing all their needs according to his riches. His blessings filled their heart and they remain steadfast through these trials.
“Honey, it would be fun Seth said.”We haven’t gone out in like forever” he emphasized
“Oh dear, I don’t know” Angela said. “We don’t have enough to go out” she said
“Sweetheart, we don’t have to go out to a fancy restaurant, even if its chips and fish; I just want to spend time with you” he said
“Alright honey, what about Josh? She asked
“I took care of that, I requested a baby sitter from the youth Centre down the road; she should be here any minute now” he said excited.
“Honey, ok then” she said smiling, “Won’t want to disappoint you seeing you’ve already planned everything” she added.
Seth was glad he could take his wife out for dinner, nothing too fancy but spending the time together meant a lot to him. They went for drinks and spent most of their time walking in the park. They needed that time alone, falling in love over and over again.
As they drove back home, they noticed police cars were all over their street, ambulances and fire department. They were stopped along the road as no one was allowed entrance. Angela and Seth ran towards their house but all they could see were smoke and fire.
“Oh God, my Son is in there” Angela shouted running into the house but was stopped by one of the officers but Seth ran past them while some officers ran after him.
“Please” he pleaded, “My son and baby sitter are in there” he cried out. “He’s only three” he cried out. “Please” struggling with the men as they held unto him.
“I’m sorry Sir, I can’t let you go in, the whole house is in flames” he said holding on to him.
“Oh God” Angela cried. “Not my son” going over to Seth. “See, what you did, I told you Seth, told you to let’s moved but you knew better” She cried hitting him on the chest
“Honey...”Seth tried to hold her
“Don’t touch me” she cried dropping to the floor in tears
“Oh God, What have I done, you promised you will keep in perfect peace, those who trust in you....” she cried out. “Why haven’t you kept your promise Lord?”
“My Son.......” she cried..
After several hours of putting out the fire, the whole house was burnt down to ashes, nothing standing. The police took Seth and Angela to one of the hotel to stay for the night as they continued to search the whole house knowing well that, their Son was long dead but assuring them to bring out his body or anything that remained of him.
They both sat down staring at the ceiling all night, both cried together........ In the morning, a knock was heard when Seth reluctantly stood but to his amazement, he saw Bridget, the baby sitter standing here with Josh in her arms.
“Oh my God! Oh my God!!” he shouted taking Josh from her. Angela hearing the shout ran to see what it was all about.
“Jesus” She shouted taking Josh from Seth. “Thank you Jesus, thank you Lord” she kept saying all over again kissing Josh. Seth went to them holding his wife and son together almost forgetting Bridget. They wept as they held their Son in joy.
“What happened?” Seth asked taking Bridget by the hand into the room. “Please, tell us what happened” he asked again but all he got was Bridget bursting into tears
“Please, don’t be sad, we are happy to see you” Seth said but Bridget continued in tears.
“I am so so sorry” she wailed. “Please forgive me” she begged
“Dear, we are not angry with you, we are glad to see you both alive” Angela said to her
“No, you don’t understand” she said. “I was sent to do this” she said
“What!” Seth shouted.
“The Saviour sent me” she cried, “They said they wanted to cut down your generation, take you off from the face of the earth. Destroy all you have one by one. They waited patiently for you, they monitored your call to the hotel reservation and knew you would need a baby sitter, they arranged everything. They asked me to set the house on fire” she continued looking at couple who were in shock.
“You can’t defy the Saviour, you dare not question their authority, I had no choice.” She said in tears.
“I did as they asked, I started the fire in the Kitchen, Josh was asleep in the room” She took a minute to look at their face and saw how shocked and confused they were.
“But as I was leaving the house, I saw a man walking into the house” her face suddenly lit up in wonder “his face was glittering up in light, he walked fearlessly in the air, more like, floating; His clothes were more of clouds, He was beautiful. Then, I saw him carrying Josh out of the house; so I ran after him..., I asked him what he was doing, who he was but he just went on, he didn’t answer, he just kept going so I followed him. I was lost in this walk, the street weren’t like ours, it looks like I was in another planet, I don’t know how my feet carried me after him, all I knew was that I was following him. Then, I followed him into a house, a mighty house filled with so much dazzling of light, I can’t comprehend the description and beauty of this place, all I know is that it was beautiful, peaceful and warm. He laid Josh down on the bed and then looked hard at me, I was crippled in fear, my feet were trembling that I was brought down to my knees, as he came towards me, I could see myself, more like a reflection and that scared me, all I saw were pure evil, darkness. Then, I shouted in fear and begged him not to come any closer but he came closer and when he touched me, I felt illuminated, I felt peace, love, and compassion. Then, he began to speak to me, it wasn’t English; he spoke in an unknown language and yet, I could understand him. He said my sins have been paid off, He said ‘If a man be in Christ, he’s a new creature, old things are pass away, all things have become true” As he continued to speak, I wept and wept. He held my hands and told me that he loves me. I begged him to let me stay but He insisted I had to go back.
After a while, he said, it was time to go, he carried Josh and held my hand and then, I found myself standing at your door.
Seth and Angela were soaked in tears as they listened to Bridget, the girl they knew nothing about and yet felt connected to her. They were supposed to hate her but yet felt love towards her. They knew it was the Lord, he saved their Son.
“I am very sorry” she cried out to them.
“If it has not been for the Lord who has been on our side” Seth said smiling at her. “We forgive you dear, we don’t hold anything against you, God found you and we are glad He did” Seth said.
“So, what are you going to do now” Angela spoke out. “I mean, ‘the Saviour” she added.
“All I know is that I found a Saviour who is greater than them. I am going away for a while; I need to know Him more.” She said smiling.
Angela took up going to hug her. Bridget felt so much love and forgiveness knowing that she didn’t deserve this despite what she did but she knew that it could only be God working in them. She said her goodbye and left the house.
Shortly after she left, they heard another knock on the door, opening the door, Seth found another guest, his face wasn’t familiar.
“I’m sorry Sir, Are you Mr Seth Evans? The Man asked politely
“Yes, how I help you” Seth said.
“I am so sorry about your house, I was directed here by one of the Officers at your house” he said
“It’s okay” Seth said. “What can I do for you” Seth asked again
“My name is Christopher Hutchins; I work with the Global communications. You sent us some computer programmers almost eight years ago, about some advance network” He said trying to make him remember
“Yes I do, that was a long time ago” he said. “Please, come in” he said.
“That was just a hobby I was so fascinated about in college but I ended up being a lawyer” he said
“Really?” Chris said. “The reason I’m here is because we have been trying to advance our technology for a long time and couldn’t find the best options, all our IT operators have worked so hard but nothing could be found, so one of our operators was going through some old files and found your programmers. It was very impressive, something we’ve all wanted” he said excited. “I was sent by the Managing directors to ask you to please come down to our office, if you are willing to sell us your prototype” he said
“What! That work was just a hobby of mine, which was first year of college” he said excited
“Sir, that prototype is worth millions of dollars” Chris said smiling
“How much are we talking about” Seth asked.
“We are offering 2.5 million dollars and open for negotiation” Chris said smiling.
“Are you serious.....” he stammered
“Oh my God” Angela said from where she was sitting listening to them.
“We will need you to come down to our office, if you are willing to work with us” he said
“When” Angela asked seeing her husband was still in stock.
“As soon as you can” Chris said
“Can we come now” Seth asked
“Of course” Chris said excited. “But you would give me few hours to get the directors together”
“Go on dear” Angela said excited “We’ll wait here for you.
“Oh no dear, I’m not leaving you both here for one second” He said carrying Josh in his arms, “Let’s all go dear”. He said excited.
The deal was completed in three days. Seth sold the prototype but still retained ownership. They decided to move to another city, not out of fear of the Saviour but realized the battle is the Lord and their lives shouldn’t be spent fighting battles with the enemy, they wanted a clean slate, a new life. Seth decided to follow his life-long dream of computer design and programming. They continued to serve the Lord fervently, they also shared their testimony with everyone they met including this reader, they want you to know God does deliver and save his people, He always come true whatsoever the situation may be. He forgives our sins; he will wash you in the blood of His Son, Jesus Christ, clothe you with mercy, cleanse you with compassion, feed you with forgiveness, restore you with grace, crowned you with glory and comfort you.
Shout for joy to God, all the earth;
Sing the glory of his name; give to him glorious praise!
Say to God, ‘How awesome are your deeds!
So great is your power that your enemies come cringing to you.
All the earth worships you and sings praises to your name.’
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