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He tucked her up in
bed, kissed her on the forehead and walked away. It was a long night. Not
because the hours doubled up but because she couldn’t curtail her excitement.
Amanda
had just come to the home of a man whose love transcended the vowels of her
emotions. He was tall, dark with broad shoulders. He wore his hair some inches
grown and had eyes as charming as lavender.
She couldn’t stop
thinking about how bravely he fought for her. He had hit Sinda- her age long master, so hard he could never reach for her
again. Deathrude tried to stop him
but this man ripped the hell outta him. “Who is he? Where did he come from? She
couldn’t stop wondering.
Amanda recalled the
events of the day with a huge grin on her face. She had spent 38 years in Losting- A city where nothing could
breathe without the beatings from Deathrude, and the mindless throat squeeze
from Sinda.
She thought about
moments when Sinda nearly ripped her chest open with blows by an electric guilt-er.
Never a moment of peace in her 38 years at Losting.
She thought………
And thought…..
Every memory dug a
well of gratitude to this man who thought her deserving of his Love. He
had said on their way back, “you are my bride not my slave, Amanda. You have
all the rights that I have. You will rest in the Yearth-chamber for the night and by morning; I will take you to my
father for the marriage ceremony.”
The cool breeze of
the night caressed her face. How good it feels to finally be safe.
She fell asleep.
Jude
picked her up in the morning. They could hardly curtail their excitement.
Amanda had never been with a man who loved her let alone one who literally gave his life to get her out of Losting. So long as she was concerned, Jude
died for her. It took only one who had no fear for his life to face Sinda and
Deathrude.
It was going to be
a long walk he told her. He promised to never leave her side and he meant it.
The journey to meet
Jude’s father began. They had travelled for a really long time. Amanda had been
weak at some point but Jude simply lifted her on his broad shoulders until she
regained strength.
The two seemed to
get along. The journey was fulfilling for Amanda until they entered the city
called Mordenista.
Mordenista was a
stone brick fortified city. You can’t help but notice the buzz of fun and
vibrant-ever-calling-for-attention citizens. Several attractive fashion stores
stood by every corner. There were
notable men and women calling out to Amanda. They said she didn’t have to
continue the long trek. She could settle in Mordenista.
Jude held his bride
by the hand and relentlessly led her through the alluring streets of Mordenista.
He had told her at the start of the journey that the city was ahead. Amanda
had promised to never leave his side as she could never get over the risk he
took to bring her out of Losting.
They had just
turned into Proveit Street when Disconte called out loudly at Amanda. “I’ll
make you the queen of Mordenista if you come to me, pretty!”
He was a handsome
rich young man who appeared to have all Amanda ever wished for.
He drove his Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita car- literally coated in diamonds- close enough for Amanda to not just see but
desire his treat.
Jude and Amanda
stopped by their track.
Disconte stepped out of his ride.
“Hey pretty, I was
talking to you. I am Disconte the King of Mordenista." said Disconte
“I’ll make you the queen of Mordenista if you
come to me!” He repeated.
Jude stood quietly by
Amanda. He had promised to never leave her side. He was prepared for whatever
battle Disconte and the men of the city would bring. He believed that Amanda
was prepared for the “distraction” in Mordenista as he already pre-informed her.
Amanda stood
enchanted by Disconte’s ride. She thought about the many days they had trekked
and Jude’s home town was still nowhere in sight.
“Jude
is taking you to his father for the marriage ceremony; but the journey has been
endless. You can as well marry Disconte! After all this isn’t Losting. You won’t
be a slave but a queen. How are you even sure that Jude has all he claims to
own? It is better you take hold of what you
can see and end this gruesome trek. If Jude is as rich as he claims. Why didn’t
he bring a car to take you home?” The voice said to
Amanda
“Hello pretty! I’m
still here.”
Disconte’s voice
jerked Amanda back to the present.
“Umm, what did you
say?” asked Amanda.
I am Disconte the
King of Mordenista and I’ll make you the queen of Mordenista if you come to me!”
Disconte repeated.
Amanda pulled her
hands off Jude’s grip.
Jude tried to hold on to her.
Jude tried to hold on to her.
Disconte noticed the pull and
pick up moves between their hands and so he asked, “Do you know this man?”
“I don’t know him!”
Said Amanda.
“He is taking me to
a place I know nothing about. She added
Jude could hardly
believe his ears.
“Alright then, get
in the car and I’ll take care of you.” Disconte replied
Amanda hopped in
the car leaving Jude standing by.
They drove off into
the hearts of Modernista.
Life was perfect
for Amanda- Glamour, Attention, Jewelries and countless servants than she ever
dreamt of.
She couldn’t have
wished for a better life until that
fateful night
when ….
STARRING
YOU
as
Amanda meaning Worthy of Love
Christ
as
Jude meaning The Praised one
Sin
as Sinda
Death
as Deathrude
Discontentment
as Disconte
PLACES/CITIES
Losting-
The
state where you are before you accept the finished work of Jesus Christ on the
cross as the perfect price for your soul
Yearth
Chamber- The earth in which we currently live
Mordenista-
Modern/present day challenges against the christian walk. It houses all the
temptations that lures believers from the safe walk with Christ back home.
Proveit
Street- The point where EVERYONE gets the opportunity
to prove their loyalty to Christ or deny HimWRITER’S THOUGHTS
For most people,
the moment they surrendered their hearts to Christ an inexpressible Joy flooded
their souls.
They stuck with
Jesus through those early years despite the challenges they faced.
Five, Ten, Twenty
years down the line. The pressures of life and the promises of this world has
made turn their backs on the one they once claimed to love.
In what ways have
you left the King #Christ stranded while you shamelessly took a walk with what
seemed better at the moment?
In what ways have
you denied him without giving a hoot about His feelings because you couldn’t wait
anymore for his “seemingly-never-gonna-happen- promises”?
Like Jude, Jesus is
reaching out to you right now.
“COME
HOME TO ME MY BRIDE!”
We’ve denied Him to
get or keep our positions at jobs; we have forgotten that He is the one who
lifts a poor man from the dunghill and cause him to sit with Kings. 1 Samuel
2:8
We’ve denied Him to remain in the good book of
the influential; we have forgotten that He is the one who causes even our
enemies to be at peace with us. Proverbs
16:7
We’ve denied him
for titles such as Mrs; we’ve forgotten that marriage is but for a time. Ecclesiastes 1:9
We’ve denied him
for social recognition; we’ve forgotten that the praises of men are never loyal.
John 2:24
“COME
HOME TO ME MY BRIDE!”
IF YOU’RE READY TO
BE RECONCILED TO CHRIST, PLEASE PRAY THIS PRAYER.
LORD
JESUS, I CONFESS THAT I AM A SINNER.
I
BELIEVE THAT YOU DIED TO PAY FOR MY SINS AND
YOU
ROSE FROM THE DEAD GIVING ME VICTORY
OVER
SIN AND DEATH.
I
SURRENDER TO YOUR LORDSHIP OVER MY LIFE.
WASH
AND SANCTIFY ME BY YOUR BLOOD.
I
CONFESS WITH MY MOUTH AND BELIEVE IN MY
HEART
THAT JESUS IS MY LORD AND SAVIOUR.
I
CONFESS THAT I AM THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF GOD
IN
CHRIST JESUS.
I
RECEIVE YOUR SPIRIT TO DWELL IN MY HEART
FROM THIS DAY ONWARD
I RECEIVE THE STRENGTH TO FOLLOW YOU UNTIL THE END
IN JESUS NAME, AMEN
CONGRATULATIONS!!! YOU ARE WELCOME TO THE SHEEPFOLD OF
LIFE!
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Anne Atulaegwu
Enjoying my Journey with
Christ back home and keeping my eyes, ears and other senses shut to the offers of this world Anne Atulaegwu |
Wow! Great write up mums! Looking forward to another. Bless ur large heart Anne
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