The man and his conscience:

A man (could be a woman) woke up very early most mornings and refused to join the gathering of the Saints.

Conscience:
Why have you been staying away?

The man:
You really do not know me. I put up a front; in fact I am an expert. A lot of people see me and think butter cannot melt in my mouth.

Conscience:
God knows you inside out after all He created you.

The man:
Precisely that is my point. Around here, far and near, people think I am an honourable person. Some of them even think I am an angel. Clever deception is my game; I get away with anything.

Conscience:
If that be the case then gather with the saints and continue in your folly.

The man:
For how long? I can see an end game coming. It is better if I stay and rot away here while waiting for the inevitable judgement. I may have managed to deceive a lot of people. I cannot get away from God’s Ultimate judgement. (The man went on). I have managed to get away with all sorts of things I cannot even begin to bring myself to confession openly and/or publicly. You know I have often taken God to be a fool! How sad is that?

Conscience:
Mr man, I am glad to tell you that you are gradually coming to the truth that wIll permanently set you free. There are so many caught up in the same drama of deception and hypocrisy today than you will ever know, you are definitely not an exception. In a way, in your assertion you are beginning to acknowledge the truth of the Almighty God and the only one that can truly restore each and everyone of us to holiness.

Many sadly will die in their folly but it doesn’t have to be you, Mr man?

The man:
Humm! I am afraid I may be one of those that will be brought down by the full weight of sin.

Conscience:
You have just said maybe; gladly you have given yourself a leeway.

The man:
Will someone like me ever be accepted, let alone given a leeway?

I feel maybe this is a good thing that full weight of my sins, blunders, recklessness, wickedness, bitterness, ungodly exploits, hidden secrets, are too much of a weight to carry. My friend, I feel really condemned.

Conscience:
Someone carried the full weight of your sins and much more. You cannot begin to imagine what He went through on your behalf and mine.

The man:
If there is any solution I will be glad. But, I cannot continue to live the life of an hypocrite. I'll rather drown in my sins. I have managed to fool so many people for long. I am beginning to realise I cannot fool God.

Conscience:
My dear friend, in spite of all your freckles I can confidently say to you - we have all sinned and fallen short of God’s glory that I am afraid includes myself.

The man:
Wow we are all doomed!!!

Conscience:
Not necessarily. In any case I am not doomed! I have been redeemed. I’ve been given a logical and redemptive passage into the comfort zone of everlasting peace. Regardless of the gravity of your blunders.

The man:
So, I can just walk into holiness and I will be accepted regardless of all my past blunders?

Conscience:
It is that straightforward and less complex but there is one major requirement!!

The man:
Here we go, what is it? bet it is all manipulated rhetoric now.

Conscience:
Whole heartedly from the depths of your heart accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and saviour and choose to follow HIM for the rest of your life no more no less!!

The man:
You don’t mean following HIM to the letter would take away my entire condemnation?

Conscience:
He requires your commitment 24 - 7. The Lord HIMSELF Says we should come as we are, there is no condemnation for those (Who are truly) in Christ Jesus.

The man:
This is actually an amazing reprieve and news. I take the steps to enter into His presence with Praise and Thanksgivings is in my heart. As for me I will join the gathering of the saints and choose to be exceptional even in the midst of deception/hypocrisy.

Conscience:
Very good attitude to adopt Mr man. You know
"From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and violent men take it by force”.

The man:
(The sense of liberty, grace and relief from pains/sins suddenly overwhelmed the man as he declared:
I am a child of God
I am not a mistake, my conception was a blessing from God
I am blessed and highly favoured
I am the apple of God's eyes, no demonic power shall reign over me
I will lead a life that will leave a positive, lasting legacy
I am so blessed that nations will come looking for me
I am a chain breaker, I will break through!


Israel Ayodele E. A. Lazarus Oshunremi

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