THE STORY BEHIND THE GLORY

by Dele Adeyanju

Behind every glory, there is a story; behind every conquest, there is a contest
Behind Joseph’s glory of being the helmsman of the then world’s super power
There was a story of household intrigues, slavery and heartless incarceration
Faith and steadfast commitment to religious conviction changed the narrative
‘’How then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God’’
A slave and prisoner thus became the Prime Minister in a foreign land
Your story, your root; your glory, your fruit

Behind every glory, there is a story; behind every conquest, there is a contest

Behind Jabez’ glory of being more honourable than his brethren

There was a heritage of deprivation, pain and sorrow

Faith and fervent supplication changed the narrative

‘’And God granted him that which he requested’’

The one-time wretch became most prominent and most respected

Your story, your root; your glory, your fruit

 

Behind every glory, there is a story; behind every conquest, there is a contest
Behind Job’s glory of exceeding wealth and unusual longevity
There was a story of monumental human and material loss
Faith and patience changed the narrative
‘’All the days of my appointed time will I wait, till my change come’’
His glorious era came as he recovered all losses in twofold
Your story, your root; your glory, your fruit

Behind every glory, there is a story; behind every conquest, there is a contest
Raised under a celebrated atheist was a priestly icon of our time
Amidst the storm of persecution, he founded a Bible Study group with fifteen people
Today, he shepherds several millions across the globe with unparalleled passion
A distinguished apostle of holiness Pentecostalism in a stinking society
Faith and dogged commitment to the old-time religion changed the narrative
Your story, your root; your glory your fruit

Behind every glory, there is a story; behind every conquest, there is a contest
Living in one-room apartment in the slums of Mushin, was an eminent father of faith
In search of a better residence, he besought God’s face for a house
Rather than a house as requested, the Almighty built him a city
The adorable Mayor of the world’s greatest ecclesiastical city
Faith and commitment to the Great Commission changed the narrative
Your story, your root; your glory, your fruit

Behind every glory, there is a story; behind every conquest, there is a contest
An eminent cleric strove to carry out the Father’s assignment using a rickety beetle car
Remaining undaunted in spite of the adverse economic situation, things began to change
Today, he shepherds the flock across the globe flying in his private jet
The epitome of the biblical injunction of ‘’Give, and it shall be given unto you’’
Faith and focus changed the narrative
Your story, your root; your glory your fruit

May your story lead to a mind-blowing glory
Happy New Month!