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 Romance › Re: Green Card Marriage. by Toks2008(op): 7:09pm On Jul 22, 2017*. Modified: 7:25pm On Jul 22, 2017 |
lefulefu:Lol! honestly as a single guy and very hard wirking I wouldn't mind living in a country where you are truly rewarded for your hard work so hooking up with a single lady from the first world countries is a possibility and of course I will be getting married first and foremost for the sake of happily ever after and not for a stay which becomes sacrosanct.... But if I meet any lady from such country and she starts to feel like King Kong I simply take a bow cos I k ow my worth.. Nevertheless I wrote this as a result of a thread I stumbled on as quoted in the piece. |
| Romance › Re: Green Card Marriage. by Toks2008(op): 4:11pm On Jul 22, 2017 |
fumiswtpusy:As for the first part I guess it is relative but the second part is guaranteed. |
| Romance › Re: Green Card Marriage. by Toks2008(op): 1:34pm On Jul 22, 2017*. Modified: 2:06pm On Jul 22, 2017 |
fumiswtpusy:Nah you I Wan marry |
| Romance › Re: Green Card Marriage. by Toks2008(op): 1:28pm On Jul 22, 2017 |
fumiswtpusy:Oh not this savage again....must you comment or can't you just ignore? 1 Like |
| Romance › Re: Green Card Marriage. by Toks2008(op): 1:19pm On Jul 22, 2017 |
MissRaine69:On the contrary I had to point that out for clarity as many need to understand the concept. 2 Likes |
| Romance › Green Card Marriage. by Toks2008(op): 1:10pm On Jul 22, 2017*. Modified: 11:21am On Aug 17, 2017 |
I chose to write this piece after seeing this thread "https://www.nairaland.com/redgal/posts" where an American lady was skeptical about her affair with a Nigerian guy and trying to seek the opinion of nairalanders concerning her affair with the guy. After reading through the pages I had to make a conclusion that any foreign man or woman of any developed country nursing any form of fear in marrying any citizen of a developing country is only suffering from low self esteem. The issue of marrying for green card (seeking greener pasture in a foreign country) has been grossly misconstrued and I keep asking myself how on earth it becomes a crime... What is the difference between the case of a lady who decides to marry a financially comfortable man so that she can be with a man with financial security for herself and children and another man who decides to marry a foreigner so that he can build his life in a country where hard work truly pays? Let's think about this...when a couple of same nationally say two Americans divorce each other within 3 years of marriage as a result of irreconcilable differences it is just cool and normal to the world but when an interracial couple(I.e A Nigerian and an American) divorces within the same period and for same reason the marriage is automatically tagged scam marriage...how unfair! Regardless of your nationality,you must hold yourself in high esteem and take the risk if you find yourself in an affair with any person from any other country. Just do your due diligence and ask yourself these questions. .. 1 Do I want this person? 2.Is he or she clean? 3.Is he or she truly unmarried (for monogamous individuals) 4.Am I good enough to be a great spouse. The most ackward mindset anyone can have is that the other partner just wants to marry you for the green card.How else would he or she be with you and work to keep the family if there is no right to live and work? In most so called marriage scams,the red flags have always been there and at least one of the parties already knew but risked it anyways or how do we explain a situation where a guy in his 20s marries a woman in her 70s...but the woman would have known but she is willing to go ahead because to her,that short period of time together prior to the man getting a stay or green card is worth the marriage so how does this translate to scam? Regardless of age,status and circumstance,I strongly believe if you play your role as a great spouse,I guess the 2 or 5 years period of staying together before a stay permit is issued to the foreign spouse is good enough to make him or her fall genuinely for you even if the intention was fraudulent at the beginning Green card or no green card,many marriages crumble daily so trying to be sure if the foreign spouse truly wants you won't lead you anywhere and the one who truly wants you can have a change of mind if you don't make the best out of the union and at the end you start disturbing the social media that you were scammed. Enough of all these enbarrasing stories we read everywhere concerning green card marriage...if you are not confident enough to marry a foreign spouse please stick to your domain. The only green card scam marriage is the type that both parties concensually married solely for green card and that is very criminal but the outcome of any other "Green card marriage" is solely dependent on what the parties make out of it. Don't know if this makes sense. 3 Likes 1 Share
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| Crime › Re: Nigerian Drug Peddler Nabbed In India by Toks2008(m): 4:40pm On Jul 20, 2017 |
EntMirror:You travel out of Nigeria to another country where you can do any legit work without Shane no matter how lowly yet you chose to do illegal things....it's very certain that such a person is deeply rooted in a terrible life. 1 Like |
| Celebrities › Re: "Guys, Find A Girl Who Will Pamper You Like Temi Otedola Is Pampering Mr Eazi" by Toks2008(m): 3:32pm On Jul 20, 2017 |
Foolishness is when an unmarried lady advertises her affair on social media....if the affair folds up,she becomes an object of public ridicule. 1 Like |
| Phones › Re: 9mobile, Former Etisalat Unveils Its Logo, Website, Mobile App by Toks2008(m): 8:45am On Jul 19, 2017 |
Kudos....very funny |
| NYSC › Re: A Guy’s NYSC Throwback Picture Got Facebook Users Talking by Toks2008(m): 9:06pm On Jul 18, 2017 |
I don't know why big ass iritates me Just have it moderate and curvy. |
| Politics › Re: Agbaje Tosin Councillorship Campaign Billboard In Lagos Compares Jonathan&Buhari by Toks2008(m): 3:49pm On Jul 18, 2017 |
Josh890:Contradicting how? I like his creativity 1 Like |
| Celebrities › Re: Juliet Ibrahim And Boyfriend, Iceberg Slim At The Beach by Toks2008(m): 2:07pm On Jul 18, 2017 |
There comes a time in the life of an unmarried woman when the word "boyfriend" becomes a taboo. Even as a guy,to call a lady my girlfriend at this stage of my life will be a slip of the tongue. I pray it's not initial gragra things and above all I wish her a happy dating life. |
| Celebrities › Re: Davido Shows Off His House, Its Interior, Furniture (Photos, Video) by Toks2008(m): 11:34am On Jul 18, 2017 |
Nice one brother. ..God bless your hustle but I sha hope you are building another one for yourself in paradise which is the most important cos one day you will surely leave this one. 1 Like |
| Crime › Re: Two Nigerians Arrested In Cambodia For Trafficking 1 Kilo Of Cocaine (Photos) by Toks2008(m): 11:19am On Jul 18, 2017 |
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| Crime › Re: Two Nigerians Arrested In Cambodia For Trafficking 1 Kilo Of Cocaine (Photos) by Toks2008(m): 11:18am On Jul 18, 2017 |
I'm so sorry my Igbo people....I'm never the type that will indulge in nepotistic banter or comments but please I would like for the very first time ask WHY? We know that crime cuts across all tribes buy having the third thread today on fpage about crime in diaspora linked to our Igbo people is really not a good thing....I would advice these guys from the east to FARABALE and pursue wealth legitimately.... Please I'm not being biased but I just have to let this out...it's becoming so shameful that many people are no longer proud to identify with Igbos. 4 Likes |
| Travel › Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 3 by Toks2008(m): 8:11am On Jul 18, 2017 |
castiello:You can reapply stating your case clearly and I believe you will get a visa. |
| Christianity Etc › Re: 10 Amazing Reasons Why You Must Never Miss Heaven. by Toks2008(op): 6:38am On Jul 18, 2017*. Modified: 9:15am On Jul 18, 2017 |
Do you want to part of this beautiful everlasting world? IF YES then read these simple words out and you are automatically a partaker of this great eternal world "Lord Jesus,I thank you for washing my sins away by dying for me on the cross of calvary,I accept you as my saviour" Once you have read these words out then I say congratulations... YOU ARE REDEEMED. To read a mind blowing revelation of Seneca Sodi of his 40days visit to paradise please visit this thread; https://www.nairaland.com/3925255/40-days-paradise.a-real-life You will have a first hand knowledge of the magnificent and grandiose world that awaits us after we leave this sinful world. GOD BLESS YOU.
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| Celebrities › Re: APC Replies P'square On Ban On Video Shooting Abroad: You Are A Son Of Darkness by Toks2008(m): 5:28am On Jul 18, 2017 |
kettykin:Can't believe you got many ikes for this hateful and ignorant comment...was it written anywhere in that article that it was APC that made that policy? I will advise you to hate less and be more objective. I would have expected a better argument like asking the fg to also ban Nigerian children of public servants from schooling abroad in order to focus on developing our educational sector.... |
| Romance › Re: Can A Woman Truly Do Without A Man? by Toks2008(op): 9:43pm On Jul 17, 2017*. Modified: 10:25pm On Jul 25, 2017 |
I know many ladies go dey form but deep inside they know they can't do without a man. |
| Romance › Re: This Lady Dm'd A Man 7 Months Ago And He Became The Man Of Her Dreams! by Toks2008(m): 9:35pm On Jul 17, 2017 |
I'm more interested in their marriage not flimsy date. 2 Likes 1 Share |
| Romance › Re: 40 Days In Paradise.A Real Life Encounter And A Must Read For Everyone. by Toks2008(op): 9:21pm On Jul 17, 2017*. Modified: 9:13am On Jul 18, 2017 |
After taking time out to meticulously read this revelation of paradise,I now understand when the bible says " Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither hath it entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. " ( I Corinthians 2:9 ) because our heavenly home is unimaginable grandiose. No sickness! No old age! No death,No hunger,No suffering,sorrow nor crying! Redeemed and saved forever! we shall live like kings and queens in a new indistructible and beautiful eternal world. Do you want to part of this world? IF YES then read these simple words out and you are automatically a partaker of this great eternal world "Lord Jesus,I thank you for washing my sins away by dying for me on the cross of calvary,I accept you as my saviour" Once you have read these words out then I say congratulations... YOU ARE REDEEMED. To read the complete revelation of Seneca Sodi please visit this link... http://www.insightsofgod.com/html_testimonies/seneca_sodi.htm GOD BLESS YOU 1 Like
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| Romance › Re: 40 Days In Paradise.A Real Life Encounter And A Must Read For Everyone. by Toks2008(op): 8:40pm On Jul 17, 2017 |
Page 14 "I have been waiting for some time to ask," I replied, "what made the great difference between your appearance and those other happy spirits and even my own?" "All the elders," said he, "received their resurrection at the time our Lord was raised and with Him became the first fruits of those who slept; yet we ourselves shall be freshly arrayed along with you for the marriage of the Lamb, a great event to which we all are looking." "Oh," I said, "Blessed be the Lord our God! My soul is in perfect rapture for His unspeakable gift." "You may well be," said Abraham, "and it will never die away from your soul. The time is almost here and the angels and saints have carried the tidings to the utmost bounds of this heavenly domain. The Holy Spirit also, who is the light of the church on earth, as well as in heaven, is impressing the minds of the most godly in the church militant with this great event. I will speak to you again of this if you desire; but I see our company is now about full and we must prepare to be off for the holy city." "The conduct, you will find, of all this great throng will not be the same, although nearly all are fresh arrivals from the earth, and with but little exception, all are anxious to see the King in His beauty. Some were exceedingly joyous; and others not so much so. Some have not made good use of their opportunities while on earth, and have not filled their souls with good. They have not been given to much prayer and efforts to develop the fruits of the spirit with themselves, which makes up the character for eternity. They have been building with wood, hay and stubble, instead of gold, silver and precious stones. But feel yourselves entirely at ease, for we shall soon be off for the city." Again he passed us, and stopping, said: "I see your observations. You have been noticing some who, as we have been preparing for our journey to the city and the throne, are inclined to drop into the rear, and are not so much filled with rejoicing." "Yes," I said, "and I think I understand it. I remember while on earth, many of God’s children never could be prevailed upon to enter heartily into the way of life; their faith was weak and unsatisfactory; and in times of great rejoicings in God, they had but little relish for the deeper things of the kingdom. They lacked what we called real true consecration to God. Sometimes, we almost questioned whether they were saved from past sins. It was a rule among us that those who had a clear knowledge of much forgiveness always loved much, and those who were filled with the blessed Holy Spirit, had a sense of great victory over the world, the flesh and the devil, and were of those who overcame and had right to the tree of life and to enter in through the gates into the city. These were filled with great rejoicings of soul, and it seems that the same disposition is extended into the heavenly kingdom." "Thou art quite right, my son," said Abraham, "and when those, lean in soul, arrive here, they have but little relish for the crystal river, nor could they enjoy the fountains at the throne, nor do they have great relish for the fruit upon the trees of which no doubt you have been eating. They take more largely upon their coming here, of the leaves, the fragrance of which is so sweet and powerful upon you." All the time he was speaking to me there was constantly coming to my mind the words of the apostle: " Every man’s work shall be made manifest, for the day shall declare it; because it shall be revealed by fire, and the fire shall try every man’s work of what sort it is. If any man’s work shall abide which he hath built there upon, he shall receive a reward. If any man’s work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss, but he himself shall be saved, yet so as by fire. " ( I Corinthians 3:13-15 ) "Oh," I said, "how blessed that they have the foundation itself, the atonement made by our Lord Jesus Christ and the privilege of these leaves which I remember are for the healing of the nations." ( Revelation 22:2 ) Abraham then said to me: "God cannot reward them largely, for their lack of capacity to receive, and yet as full as they are prepared to do so they will enjoy the glories of this heavenly kingdom. One star differeth from another star in glory.They that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament and they that turn many to righteousness shall turn many to righteousness as the stars forever and ever. " ( Daniel 12:3 ) 1 Like |
| Romance › Re: 40 Days In Paradise.A Real Life Encounter And A Must Read For Everyone. by Toks2008(op): 8:35pm On Jul 17, 2017 |
Page 13 "Father Abraham, may we ask you a question while we are waiting for these gathering hosts that make this company?" "Certainly," he replied, "use your greatest freedom." "I have just met my old grandfather, who has been here for more than thirty years. I had a long talk with him before you came. He has told me many things concerning this eternal world of light; but just as he was leaving me, to welcome another friend of his, he said there was considerable commotion about the throne just now. Would you care to explain it to us?" "Oh, most gladly. Great events are about to occur of the most interesting character that time and eternity has ever known. Our Lord has recently announced that the time has nearly arrived when He shall leave the mediatorial throne and in company with all the saints and angels, will descend to the earth for its judgment, for the cup of its iniquity is now nearly full." "Oh," I replied, "we have been expecting Christ’s coming to the earth for many years. Some had even gone so far as to have dates set when He would return." "But," said Abraham, "that was their folly. Our Lord had distinctly told them as you will remember in His word, and we have faithful copies of the Holy Scriptures here in heaven to which we have access whenever we choose, that no man knoweth the day nor the hour; even the angels themselves did not know nor even now do they know. ( Mark 13:32 ) None of us who have been here during great cycles of eternity have known when the time would be and even now the exact period has not been announced. But notable events are announced at the throne during the great convocation, when millions of saints and angels are met for the great praise services of which you will know more later. All of us here, like those upon earth, are deeply interested in this great event, which the Father hath kept in the secrets of His own counsels." "The church on earth and in heaven will soon unite in one great jubilee and celebrate the final and great victories of the cross of our Lord, at the resurrection of all the saints, from the days of Abel to the end of the age. The living saints of earth as you know will all be changed in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, and with divine permission and arrangement, we in heaven will all go back to the cradle of our nativity and say good morning to the church on earth. Then the great resurrection shall occur. Then will follow the earth’s great Sabbath. Although we have been here for long ages, yet we have looked with great interest towards this event. Tender memories cluster about the scenes of childhood and early youth, and we feel glad to know we shall soon visit the place of our early experience in the world and the scenes that witnessed our salvation from sin. And then we shall receive the fullness and completion of our salvation. The redemption of our bodies. A very few of us have already had our resurrection as you see in my own case." |
| Romance › Re: 40 Days In Paradise.A Real Life Encounter And A Must Read For Everyone. by Toks2008(op): 8:23pm On Jul 17, 2017 |
Page 12 "Stand up, my son," he said, "we are all brethren here." Then he clasped my hand in his and with his other drew me close to him and gave me his kiss of welcome. Oh, such a freshness of love and joy which burst upon my soul, so that I fairly shouted, "Hallelujah," and said again, "In the bosom of Abraham!" "Dost thou remember that Scripture?" be said. "Well, thou wilt realize its meaning more and more; but who is this by thy side?""Bohemond," I replied, "who also has just come from the world." He then gave him his cordial welcome and said, "The great joy and gladness which you now feel has been mine during a hundred generations of earthly Lives. Someday I trust I can introduce you to Lazarus, of whom it was said by our Lord, ‘He was carried by angels into Abraham’s bosom." "I see," said he, "you have just arrived and have much wonder and many questions to ask about this heavenly kingdom of our Lord. While we talk for a few moments let us be refreshed with a drink from this crystal river, for it flows from the great palace up at the throne. Would you like to taste its waters?" "Oh, indeed we would, I have sung hymns, and read in the Holy Scriptures concerning this very river, where the angel pointed it out to John, who in his vision saw it proceeding out of the throne of God and the lamb." ( Revelation 22:1 ) He now proceeded to the brink and with a golden goblet he dipped and filled the cup for me, and another for Bohemond, and said: "My sons, drink of this river and you shall never thirst again, nor be faint, nor weary for its lack, for its waters shall never fail." As I drank from the cup I said, "Oh praise God for such a supply! So sweet to the taste! How full of invigorating power! It makes me feel the joy and glow of youth." "You never can feel old or weary again, after drinking of this living water," said Abraham, "for it is the water of Life. I just now gave a drink to a company of fresh arrivals before coming to you. Did you not hear them praising God? They, with that great group near them, are now learning to sing together, in which you will join them, the song which we will all sing at the city gate shortly. Some of them have it quite well now and others knew it when they came, for it is contained in the Holy Scriptures on earth. God has revealed the order so that all might be familiar with it. Do you remember the song?" "Please repeat it for me," I said, "that I may know which song you mean." He replied: "John was caught up in spirit so he heard the strains of this music and wrote: ‘ I heard a great voice of much people in heaven, saying, Alleluia, salvation, and glory, and honor, and power unto the Lord our God: And God from the throne said, Praise our God all ye His servants, and ye that fear Him, both small and great. And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunderings, saying Alleluia: Let us be glad and rejoice and give honor to Him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and His wife hath made herself ready. ’" ( Revelation 19:1,5,6,7 ) "Oh, yes," I replied, "I remember that song so well and can join with them singing it now." I said, "Father Abraham, shall we not soon go on to the throne? I have such a desire to see my Lord Jesus, I have loved Him these years, and then I have many Loved ones beside that I feel sure are about the throne." "Your desires, my son," he replied, "shall be fully met. The patience you have leaned on earth is of great service to you here. So I hope you will feel that restful, quiet trust in all God’s ways." "Oh yes, my whole soul says, ‘Thy will be done.’" "You will soon see the King in His beauty, and probably some of those who knew you best, may come out and meet us on the journey toward the city gates, for they certainly know you are here. Just as soon as our company is full we will be off. Twelve legions make the company, and you see they are gathering from all directions. "Cast your eyes down the stream and you can see another company rapidly filling up. Look across to the other side and farther up the stream and you see another. The guides who welcome them soon know to what company and place each belong. Some have made but little preparation for this glory en they left the world, and now the light is too great for them; and, as you see, they fall back into the rear and content themselves among the trees, waiting for a further preparation by an application of these wonderful leaves of the trees. But all these companies you see will soon be gathering about the gates of the city." |
| Romance › Re: 40 Days In Paradise.A Real Life Encounter And A Must Read For Everyone. by Toks2008(op): 8:01pm On Jul 17, 2017 |
I hope y'all enjoying this mind blowing revelation. ....just take time out to read bit by bit cos it's going to be a very long but very interesting revelation. THIS IS THE GREATEST REVELATION OF HEAVEN.... Many people believe that heaven will be one boring place but it's far from being boring and in fact far more interesting and exhilarating than the present world... A perfect demonstration of God's love for humans....glory honor power and majesty be unto Jehovah forever more...AMEN! 2 Likes |
| Romance › Re: 40 Days In Paradise.A Real Life Encounter And A Must Read For Everyone. by Toks2008(op): 7:58pm On Jul 17, 2017 |
Page 11 Are you sure it was Abraham you saw?" I asked my grandfather. "Oh, indeed! I know him well." "Then," I replied, "I shall be quite glad to see him, for as you know, his name was a household word among us on earth. Will you please tell me which he is, for there are so many saints in shining garments coming and going. I was asking about him just before I met you. I used to wonder very much what kind of looking man he was, and have often thought I would be delighted to see him. I have greatly admired his faith that never staggered, and his obedience to go where his eye could not see. How precious to us were the words concerning him. " Abraham believed God and it was counted unto him for righteousness. " ( Romans 4:3 ) "I do not see him at present," said grandfather, "but he was among that group yonder that is coming along the bank of the river. He has turned his course from us just for a little while, for I see he has gone to welcome a company of new arrivals, who have just crossed the river. I see by his movements he intends to conduct this company to the city, where they will be introduced to the Lord Himself." "But grandfather, if we go on to the city presently will I see you again?" "Oh, yes," said be, "I shall be there quite often and we shall have much opportunity of talking on all past events, as well as what is before you. I have many things I with to say to you. After you have been recognized by our Lord Jesus and confessed before His Father and the angels, you will then have abundant liberty to go as you will. I have just come from the throne itself and have left many that you will recognize when you are there. Your dear mother, who has been gone from you for more than fifty years, is aware that you have entered the portals of the heavenly kingdom. She would have come with me at this time for she is very anxious to see you; but she was detained on some very important matters for her Lord. No doubt the will meet you ere you arrive at the city gate; but just now I must hasten on for there is an old friend with whom I was a playmate in earth, who has just arrived. We were bound together like David and Jonathan. When I left the earthly shores, he took it very hard, and now for many years he has been very lonely. He has just been carried by the angels into this our glory and I am going now to give him my welcome and bring him to this great company. There is an unusual stir about the throne today which Abraham can explain when you meet him. He will introduce himself when he comes. I hope to return in time to go with you up to the city," and waving his hand he said good-bye. I watched my old grandfather as we used to call him in the earth. He walked off so gracefully or rather bounding like a young man. He used to be old and decrepit; but now his youth is renewed like the eagles’ and every expression of his face was joy. At this moment I turned around and to my great joy a most lovely person was coming very near me. He bore marks of great age, and yet for all that, he had an indescribable youthful appearance. He was not like the other spirits that I was accustomed to seeing. The elder that I first met and he were very much alike. "Is this Abraham?" I said. "It is," he replied. " In the bosom of Abraham! " ( Luke 16:22 ) I said softly, and began to bow myself down before him, for a certain feeling of awe filled my soul. |
| Family › Re: My Marriage - A Sinking Ship. by Toks2008(m): 6:27pm On Jul 17, 2017 |
Bluestreams:Bro honestly no marriage is perfect so work on yours....it's your cross...carry it. |
| Romance › Re: 40 Days In Paradise.A Real Life Encounter And A Must Read For Everyone. by Toks2008(op): 4:47pm On Jul 17, 2017 |
Page 10 "Ah, yes," I replied, "I see that now; but it is not the case, I am sure, with all souls when they leave the body without any regard to their moral or spiritual state." "Oh, no," said my friend, "there are two great centers in the spiritual universe of God. They might be compared to the two poles of a magnet with which no doubt you were acquainted while in your probationary state, the positive and the negative. All souls are drawn toward one of these two places, according to their respective condition. God’s throne is the great center of his everlasting kingdom of light; toward it, all gracious spirits, who are blood-washed, are drawn from the time they accept Christ and were born of him, with more or less conscious power according as they yielded themselves to His holy will, and were transformed into His blessed image." "I understand fully what you mean," I replied. "I knew something of it while in my earthly life and have often spoken of it to those around me; but will you tell me, in a word, more about those who chose a sinful life in the world?" "Just the opposite," he replied, "they are drawn with a mighty force downward toward the pit of eternal death, where death shall always reign." Just at this moment I saw one coming toward me whom I recognized as my old grandfather, who had been gone from the earth for more than thirty years. He was a very faithful servant of God during his lifetime on earth. He was old and gray when he left us; but here he was in the beauty and vigor of manhood. "Oh, Seneca!" he said, "You are home at last." "Indeed," I said, as I clasped him in my arms, embracing each other with a love-kiss earth never knew. His words of welcome were so heavenly. We both shouted out: "Bless the Lord, oh, my soul!" He asked many questions about relatives and friends; the condition of the church where he used to worship; how long since I left the earth, etc.; but I soon found that his questions were more like the queries of one of the elders of heaven when he asked the beloved disciple in Patmos: " What are these that are arrayed in white robes? And whence came they? " ( Revelation 7:13 ) The elder knew better than John himself. I soon discovered his superior knowledge even of terrestrial things which had transpired long since his day on the earth. I remembered then, oh how forcibly! that in the blessed book it says that the angel which talked with John while in Patmos said, " I am thy fellow servant, and of thy brethren the prophets, and of them which keep the sayings of this book. " ( Revelation 22:9 ) I said to him: "How is it you know so much about the things of the world since you left it?" "Oh!" said he, "we have great liberty here in the vast domain of this great kingdom of Almighty God. Many have come since I entered the portals of heaven whom you know well. We have had many long and precious visits. They have told me much." "I trust that in due time we can have such a visit," I replied, "for I am so glad to have met you." "Indeed we will," said grandfather, "but yonder comes Abraham and I want you to meet him." "Sure, I shall be gladdened beyond my power to tell you for I have read and heard of him all my life. Oh, my soul! So many wonderful favors are shown me." |
| Nairaland General › Re: Today Is Seun Osewa Birthday...let's Show Him Love (post Your Greetings) by Toks2008(m): 1:40pm On Jul 17, 2017 |
Happy born day to my stubborn ijebu friend. Wishing you many more years on earth in Jesus name ..AMEN! |
| Romance › Re: 40 Days In Paradise.A Real Life Encounter And A Must Read For Everyone. by Toks2008(op): 9:30pm On Jul 16, 2017 |
Page 9 I saw also among the great company the spirit of an infant which had so lately passed away. The one having it in charge said its mother had wept and grieved much and many had tried to comfort her on the day of its death, but that her sorrow was too great to receive much consolation. "Oh!" I thought, "if she could only see it now in this glory and with such care she would quickly brush away her tears and rejoice in the way God has provided for all His children." I at once began to think of many of my friends and dear relatives who had gone on many years before. "Where are they now?" I wondered. So I asked one of the earlier arrivals if he knew the system or order here, in reference to those who had left the world years ago. "Oh," said he, "they have gone on to the city itself, of which you see the light yonder in the distance," pointing toward the source of the river. "Shall we not go there soon ourselves?" I asked. "Yes," said he, "as soon as our company is made up, which is now nearly full." I looked across the river from whence I had just come, and saw quite a number gathering about the trees and could hear them most distinctly shouting, "Bless the Lord, oh my soul!" I saw others gathering from various points all of whom seemed to have escorts or ministering spirits to guide them in their first introduction into the heavenly country. I thought again of that precious word of God. Carried by angels into Abraham’s bosom. Abraham’s joy is certainly come now, I whispered to myself. Then I modestly and reluctantly asked, "Is Abraham anywhere about here?" and referred to that Scripture just quoted. "Oh!" they said, "he was just here just a little while before you came, but was suddenly called into the city on some important errand, for everyone here is engaged in a joyous service for our Lord. No doubt he will be here again soon as he or someone of the elders or ancients always guides these gathering hosts to the gates of the city." I seemed now to be conscious that we were somewhere near one of the great entrances or gateways into the heavenly world, where all the souls from certain sections of the earth are brought and welcomed. From the very moment of my departure from the body there was a constant and mighty drawing of my soul upward toward the throne of God. It seemed scarcely possible for me to remain upon the earth even to take one last look at terrestrial things, for I knew I had passed beyond the limits of time into a boundless eternity, I wondered deeply why I felt that strange feeling and tendency to bound upward, and so I felt a freedom to ask one near me if he could give me an explanation. "Oh!" said he, "we all felt just the same. It is the law of spiritual gravitation which draws all beings, which have been purified and made holy, to this great kingdom where God is. No doubt you have often felt something of it while yet in the flesh. Sometimes you inwardly sighed and longed to be freed from your mortal flesh. The drawings of this gravitation were such that during sickness or sore trouble you have often said, "Oh! that I had the wings of a dove, then would I fly away and be at rest." It was that which made St. Paul say as you will no doubt remember, " It were better for me to depart and be with Christ. " ( Philippians 1:23 ) 1 Like |
| Romance › Re: 40 Days In Paradise.A Real Life Encounter And A Must Read For Everyone. by Toks2008(op): 9:25pm On Jul 16, 2017 |
I can't help reading this over and over again....now I see why Paul said "to live is christ and to die is gain.Philippians 1:21 If All these grandiose is there for those who have accepted Jesus as lord and saviour then I see no reason why death should bother us cos the real life starts after the death of this mortal body... Glory honor power and adoration be unto Jehovah forever and ever...AMEN! 2 Likes |
| Romance › Re: 40 Days In Paradise.A Real Life Encounter And A Must Read For Everyone. by Toks2008(op): 8:17pm On Jul 16, 2017 |
Page 8 As we went on, I glanced up and down the river and saw many other spirits, still later arrivals than I, passing on toward the gathering legions of the blood washed. Among them was my friend, Bohemond of Russia, whom I met as he stepped from the chariot only a short time before. My soul was filled with such an inexpressible sense of praise to God for the unspeakable gift of eternal life and for such a rational sense that it was I, myself, who once had lived in a world of sorrow and death, the memory of which, with a conscious freedom from it, now filled my soul indeed with ecstasies of eternal joy. By this time we had climbed the eastern bank and were approaching near to a multitude of happy spirits. Many of them turned toward me. The elder now said, "You will feel yourself entirely at home with them." And after a brief word of introduction, he said, with a pleasant smile, "Good-bye, I will see you again," and he was gone. Among the very first I met was the spirit of a dear man, an old friend of mine in Norway, and one whom I had known from his childhood. I had said farewell to him at a foreign port nearly four years ago and had not heard a word from him since, till I saw him among this multitude. We were soon face to face. He looked bewildered and in wonder. I said, "Truly, is this you, Mr. Hansen, the friend of my youth?" "Oh, indeed, and is this the face of Seneca Sodi?" and with that we clasped each other in our arms as redeemed souls only can. "I was not looking for you now," I said to him, "you looked so well and strong when I saw you last." "Oh, yes, indeed, but I am here, and nothing could induce me to go back." He asked me, "How long since you came?" I was just proceeding to answer him when another stepped near to us whom I had known so well for many years. She was a noble Christian woman and a faithful servant of Christ in His vineyard on earth, who had turned many to the Lord. I had not heard of her departure from the earth, but here she was with such a halo of light about her head that at once I thought of the words of the Lord: " They that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars forever and ever. " ( Daniel 12:3 ) 1 Like |
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