You Must Stand on That Gap.....
In the year 2015 right there in Federal University of Technoly Owerri (FUTO), when I was an under graduate in the department of Biochemistry. A day came when me and my friends, Vitus & Emmanuel, were heading home from a stressful lecture day.
One of them, Emmanuel, suggested we should board a bike to our various lodges, but out limited budget was instead used to buy snacks and water because we’re already exhausted and tasty.
Well, as we are walking down the busy road of FUTO Road, Eziobodo, there are lots of students rushing either to lectures or home to relax. And we’re just “jisting” as if the distance is few poles.
However, by the time we’re about taking different directions to our various lodges, an unknown young man came from behind and say to us; “you see in this dispensation we’re in, you must stand on that gap. You have to stand there firm!!!!
Actually, one of my friends, Vitus, wasn’t OK with how the young man approached us, but I tapped him to calm down and allow the man to settle with his statement. But the young man left us without adding any single word to that said above.
Well, after few trekking, we all diverted to our various lodges. But something happened when I got home, which I wasn’t sure if it happened to others. Reaching home, I dropped my bag, head straight to the bathroom to cool off, then I lie-down on the bed weak.
On that bed, I started to ponder over that encounter on our way back home; “standing on that gap”, what gap is this very man talking about? I wondered. Is’t good grade or what? Hmmmmmmm.
Actually, standing on that very gap is not tied down to maintaining good grade, rather maintaining that position, being spiritually alert, knowing your responsibilities, maintaining that God-given grace and gifts, and giving support when the need arises are all the gaps you need to stand on.
Have you ever wondered why you’re the only one people rushed to when there is any issue to be resolved? Why is it that, despite your age and financial status which is not that much, families always want to hear your opinion?
Why is it that God singled you out from the rest and blessed you? Why is it that where others failed, you scaled through with resounding success?
Why is it that no one in your family cared about their spiritual well-being, but you? Though others are richer than you, but without you nothing will be done or carried out?
Are you aware that your sacrifices and fervent prayers have been paving ways for your family and circle? Are you also aware that your financial support is what they all needed to smile once more?
Did you know that your commitment has motivated them to push limits? Are you aware that your words of encouragements are what they actually needed to navigate the right way on their day-to-day activities?
Did you know that, you checking up on them and calling them is a source of hope to them? Are you aware souls that would have being waxed cold if you were not STANDING ON THAT GAP?
If you know, this very article portrayed your personality, then remain ever blessed and stand firm on that gap. My love, standing on that very gap can wipe away shame, poverty, disappointment, embarrassment, neglect and pain.
My earnest prayer is that, while standing on that gap, may your pocket never run dry in Jesus name, AMEN!!!!!
From: Oduigwe Chidera Dok……….Cele Writer.
