20/09/2025
Episode 12 – The Visit of the Village Prophet
One Saturday morning, Felix and Amaka received an unexpected visitor. It was Prophet Nduka, a self-acclaimed man of God from Felix’s village. He had heard about their childlessness and came “with a message from the Lord.”
Prophet Nduka didn’t waste time. After barely greeting them, he leaned back in his chair and said, “My children, your problem no be ordinary. The spirit world is fighting you. Somebody close to you don’t want you to have a child.”
Amaka shifted uneasily. She had heard this kind of prophecy many times, and it always ended the same way — with demands for rituals, prayers, or sacrifices. Felix tried to stay calm, though his jaw tightened.
The prophet continued, “Amaka, there’s a woman in your family who has tied your womb. Unless you do cleansing, you will remain barren.”
Tears welled up in Amaka’s eyes. The words pierced her heart like a dagger. She had been fighting silent battles with shame, and now here was another accusation, delivered in the name of prophecy.
Felix finally spoke, his voice firm. “Prophet, with all due respect, we’ve heard many things before. We believe children come from God, not man. If it is His will, He will give us ours. No one can tie what God has destined.”
The prophet frowned. “My son, if you reject divine instruction, you’re rejecting solution. Do not test God.”
But Felix refused to bend. He held Amaka’s hand tightly, his grip both a shield and comfort. “Sir, thank you for your concern. But our marriage is not built on fear. We trust God. He will answer us in His own time.”
When the prophet left, Amaka broke down in tears, but Felix wiped her face.
“Amaka, my love, don’t let words of men destroy your peace. Even if the world says you’re empty, to me, you are full of love, patience, and beauty. I chose you, not because of children, but because of who you are. God knows our time.”
Amaka leaned into his chest, her tears soaking his shirt. In that moment, they both realized that faith and unity were stronger than fear and suspicion.
✨ Moral: Not every voice that claims to speak for God should be listened to. Sometimes, love, faith, and patience are the real answers.