This is a bit lengthy so please bear with me
Philippians 1:6
“6 being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus”
One of the main reasons I moved back to Nigeria was to pursue the dream and purpose God had placed in my heart a long time ago: Make movies that are edifying and entertaining with high production value that will be showcased globally.
I ignored the dream and kept deferring it because my comfort zone was very comfy. But the tugging of the Holy Spirit became more frequent and I started to feel very restless. Virtually every message and testimony I heard in and outside church was about “expanding my horizons” and stepping out of the boat and walking on water”…
I prayed about it and was pretty sure that God said it was time to stop stalling and move back home to Nigeria. I made plans: I’d come home, work in mum’s French company, register my film production company, go to film school in the States, come back and immediately start making movie hits back to back.
I had it all figured out.Or so I thought.
Needless to say, my carefully thought out, best laid plans went awry. Things did not go as fast and as smooth as I envisaged. I felt stagnant. I started to wonder if God had not left me to my own devises. I started to ask myself if it was truly God I heard. I mean, if God had spoken, why weren’t things going as planned?
Each time I prayed about it a couple of verses would spring up in my heart (Eph. 3:20,Pro. 3:5-6, Rom. 8:28….), but Phillipians 1:6 really spoke. You see family, God never abandons projects. When God embarks on something or someone, He follows through thoroughly.
God had to bring me to a place of total dependence on Him. It’s His way or the wayside! Selah. Like a landscaper, God had to trim, prune and shapen me to showcase His beauty. Like a blacksmith, God had to pass me through the refiner’s fire to rid me of the dross that had dulled my existence so I can reflect His glory. And I’m still a work in progress.
I was selected to participate in Film related program in America organized by the US Delegation to UNESCO, Paris, France and the US Bureau of Cultural and Educational Affairs. It’s an all-expense paid program- we even get stipends for attending (Talk about Jehovah El-Effizzy, LOL).And I did not apply for it. The founder of NollywoodWeek Festival, Paris nominated me and I was selected as the only Nigerian. When I saw the resumes and accomplishments of the other participants,I felt very small. My resume was not as impressive as the others’ yet God made it happen.
Also, our French company just received orders from schools in Sat. town and Festac. We’re actually delivering some today. And I know without a doubt that this is just the beginning. God is only just warming up. I aint seen no’ing yet. Hahaha
For a long time, it seemed as though everything was on a standstill. Now I know God was- and still is- working behind the scenes to make good His promises. He’s been working for me and walking with me (carrying me, sometimes) to bring me to a desired end. My job is to be diligent at everything He has placed in my hands and keep on believing
So, I just want to encourage the house today dare to believe God. Dare to take God at His Word. If He says that He will complete all He’s started in your life then HE WILL COMPLETE ALL HE’S STARTED IN YOUR LIFE. No buts, ifs or maybes. Don’t shortchange yourself by short-circuiting God’s work. Allow Him work His magic. Be joyfully patient for our God, the EL- SHADDAI never abandons ship.
- Cassie
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