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TAKE ME TO YOUR DAD

  • Writer: Olufunmilayo Adekusibe
    Olufunmilayo Adekusibe
  • Jun 21
  • 3 min read

Today’s Readings:

Isaiah 49:1-6

Psalm 71:1-6,15,17

John 13:21-33,36-38

 

 

A man once embarked on a journey to see his cousin, with nothing more than an address and a vague direction that should lead him to his destination. This was in a time when the postal system was efficient, before cellphones were popular. It was a warm Sunday evening, and as usual, the power outage had forced children to the open veranda in front of their respective houses where they engaged in sand plays and shrills of excitement.


Our traveller had traced his destination to a building whose stone-brown painting had received an extra coat of brown northern dust. As he looked around for any grown-ups, his eyes fell on a 5-year-old boy playing with other children of his age. “Take me to your father,” he says to the child, with relief and certainty in his eyes. The unsuspecting boy leads him through the narrow corridor entrance into the public compound, straight to their dimly lit living room, where his parents sat conversing. The scream of excitement and the warm embraces between the traveller and his parents said it all—this man must know his father. “How did you find your way?” the boy’s father inquired. The traveller replied with a smile, “I saw your son”.


We know that we have hit the jackpot when our lives lead others to God, our Eternal Father. Do not take my words for it. Listen to the Prophet Isaiah: “The Lord called me before I was born, from my mother’s womb he pronounced my name. He made my mouth a sharp sword, and hid me in the shadow of his hand. He made me into a sharpened arrow and concealed me in his quiver. He said to me, ‘You are my servant (Israel) in whom I shall be glorified. I will make you the light of the nations, so that my salvation may reach to the ends of the earth.” (Isaiah 49:1-6).


If our lives mirror the holiness of God and lead others to God, then what could cause God the most grief? The Gospel is clear on this. We are told that Jesus was “troubled in spirit”. Why? Because one of His disciples was about to betray Him. The disciples wondered which of them it was. Jesus said, ‘It is the one to whom I give the piece of bread that I shall dip in the dish’ (John 13:26). And then He gave it to Judas. The others did not make much of this because Jesus probably did the same for each of them, making them all potential betrayers.


Who can be a betrayer?

  • Anyone who takes God’s grace for granted.

  • Anyone who takes their relationship with God for granted.

  • Anyone who takes the sacraments for granted.

  • Anyone who fails to make time for personal prayer.

  • Anyone who fails to seek spiritual direction.

  • Anyone who sides with the world for fear of being labelled.

  • Anyone who is silent in the face of falsehood and error.

 

I pray that this is not you.

What should you do? Remind yourself of the words of the Psalmist:

“It is you, O Lord, who are my hope, my trust, O Lord, since my youth. On you I have leaned from my birth, from my mother’s womb you have been my help. My lips will tell of your justice and day by day of your help. O God, you have taught me from my youth and I proclaim your wonders still.”                        (Psalm 71:15,17).

                                                                                                JUDE-MARY OWOH



To surrender your life to Christ, say this prayer aloud. “Father, I acknowledge my sin against You. I repent and ask for forgiveness, in the name of Jesus. I surrender to the Lordship of Jesus. By the power of Your Holy Spirit, take control of my heart and lead me in Your path of righteousness. Thank you, Lord.” 

If you said the prayer, Congratulations! You are welcome to the body of Christ. Prayerfully look for a living church and meet the resident reverend, pastor or priest.



Prayer:

  1. Lord, let my life proclaim Your wonders, and may others come to know You through me. I believe that in You, there is fullness of joy and the plenitude of salvation. Fill my heart with this conviction always through Christ our Lord. Amen.

  2. Eternal Father, let my life be a light shining in the darkness of this world. May everyone who encounters me encounter Your blessings, Your peace and Your grace. May I lead many to You and always abound in Your favour. Amen.

 
 
 

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