Sunday 27th October, 2019

So today on the way to church, my dad was driving and if you know my dad you’ll know his driving is quite similar to what we see in movies like fast and furious (I promise I’m not even exaggerating). 

Also if you stay in Nigeria, you’ll definitely know that our roads are not in the best state? I think that’s putting it mildly, we have terrible roads!!!! And coupled with the fact that we were almost late for church, the ride was quite bumpy. There were so many maneuvering, overtaking, speeding and everything you could think of. But while all these were going on, will you believe if I told you that my head was buried inside my phone throughout, yes I didn’t even bother to look up, not until we eventually got to church, and therein lies the point of this entire write up. 

During the ride, I had complete trust in my dad that he will get us to church safely and on time, I didn’t flinch neither was I afraid of his driving skills. Right at the back of my mind, I knew he loved us so much (his family) that despite all the potholes on the road, he’ll still be careful not to get into an accident. He also had it in mind that I especially, had to get to church before 7:00am, hence I didn’t need to keep reminding him to be fast. Yes all that and more.

I’m sure you already know where I’m going with this yeah? 

Matthew 7:9-11 says Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone? Or if he ask

a fish, will he give him a serpent? If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him? 

I’ve known that scripture for a while but that event gave me a better understanding. If I’m able to trust my earthly father in such a way, why then should I doubt my father who is in heaven. 

Why should I even be afraid, why should I question even the bumpy rides, why do I need to panic at every turn, why do I have to worry, why do I need to keep reminding Him of the time or how old I am and that I’ve not achieved somethings. 

He made us all, He knows all things, He is definitely in control.

I’ve now made a conscious decision to not be afraid and put my trust completely in Him.