Marry Me(Series 2): Let’s Do Business Together

One glorious Sunday afternoon, I was reading a book by Derek Prince; God is a Matchmaker, when I got a call that Joshua wanted to see me in my house to discuss business with me. I warred with my spirit about giving a man my address.

Then I remembered and as reminded by Derek Prince through the book I was reading, that Abraham entertained angels and is now called Father Abraham. I imagined that Joshua may be one of those “helpers” God will send. It took an hour before I sent my address. I sent it and waited.

A couple of hours later, I stood at the junction of my street to welcome, albeit reluctantly, my visitor. I saw him in his “regular coat”, a jacket that may have become a second skin to him like Joseph; one of the fathers of our Faith was known for his “coat of many colours”.

We walked a few houses to my house and I asked him how his journey was.

“I was in Lekki already. I was waiting for our Pastor’s daughter to give me permission.”

“I see”; I added. I didn’t see anything but I tried to be welcoming.

We got towards the compound where I live and as I do with people, tried to see how he perceived my area. He was impressed.

We entered my room and I waited for him to make himself comfortable.

His preferred place of comfort was on my bed.

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