Believe in the Supreme Creator

By Dr. Kalu Ndukwe Nchege

Believe in the Supreme Creator is a book about hope, trust, and belief in God. It follows the life of Dinah and her relationship with Kalson. They are faced with disappointments, betrayal, and challenges. They learn to submit to God and walk with Him in faith.

Dr. Nchege weaves a story about God and religion using biblical references and African idioms to demonstrate the power of belief and faith.

This is an inspiring and enjoyable book by my old friend from my Nigeria days, Dr. Kalu Nchege. I am amazed and thrilled by the way he has been able to show that in all circumstances there is a Scriptural admonition or promise, if when trusted in, brings answers and blessings and a resolution to the situation. Here is hope, encouragement, and instruction for any reader who really wants to know the Supreme Creator who is revealed in the Holy Scriptures Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Rev. Z. D. Reece

Through this narrative, Dr. Nchege is able to depict the need for each of us to believe in the Supreme Creator. Only one who has gotten to know how gracious and merciful God is could have delivered a piece of literature like this. Such a remarkable way to let the world know regardless of nationality, ethnic origin, or religious denomination style of worshipping, God loves each of us unconditionally and we must love Him back and be born of the Spirit of God.

Wilber and Delores Parker

• Language: English
• Publisher: Balboa Press
• Release date: Nov 21, 2014
• ISBN: 9781452599106

Dr. Kalu Ndukwe Nchege

Dr. Kalu Nchege was born in Eastern Nigeria and attended Government College Umuahia. He graduated from Tuskegee Institute where he earned a doctorate in Veterinary Medicine. Married, with four children, he is retired and lives in Atlanta, Georgia. He enjoys reading, gardening and sharing stories with his grandchildren.

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Library of Congress Control Number: 2014920561

Balboa Press rev. date: 11/12/2014

CONTENTS

Acknowledgments

Introduction

1 The Competition

2 Power In Prayer

3 Hurt By Borrowing

4 Betrayal Of Confidence

5 Rescued By A Stranger

6 Kalson’s Early Days

7 Trial

8 Invitation To Kalson’s Parents

9 Visit With Parents

10 Church Service

11 After The Visit

12 Traditional Marriage

13 Church Wedding

14 Wedding Reception

15 Palm Produce Company

16 Palm Produce Buyers Association

17 Dinah Prepares For The Fight

18 Fight For Dominance

19 Victory Meeting

20 Meeting With Pastor Solomon

21 Obedience To God

22 Fall From Grace

23 Consequences Of Disobedience

24 Pride Before The Fall

25 Salvation Sunday Service

26 Great Love

27 Nathan And Lydia

28 Surrender To God

29 Hannah And Jack

30 Fish Rot Begins From The Head

31 Call On His Name

32 God Forgives Sinners

33 Baptism

References

Glossary Of Names

Comments On The Book

Synopsis

About The Author

This story is written to the glory of God.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

T o my wife, Obidiya, the heart of the husband, thank you for believing in me and inspiring me to write this story that had waited for a long time to be told. I love you and adore you. To my children and grandchildren, son-in-law, and daughters-in-law, thank you for your support. You contributed in no small way to help me do the work. To Nnena Ugo Nchege, thank you for your untiring energy and dedication to see the work comes through.

In our lives, the Lord blesses us by placing different people at different times to give us what we need at those particular times. God uses their talents, weaknesses, and strengths to remind us of what He expects of us. I have come across men and women who exemplify Christian dignity and strength. I am grateful to God for the exposure.

Reverend Don and Mrs. Gwen Reece are a God’s family dedicated to the spread of the Lord’s Gospel globally. I met this missionary family in Nigeria over thirty years ago. Since then, my family has maintained close contact with them. To the Reeces, I thank you for going the extra mile to ensure that the story is told.

Mr. Wilber and Mrs. Delores Parker, thank you for your encouragement and support. Delores, you have been a guide all the way.

Pastor D. Hill, your input is appreciated. To Reverend Darrell Johns, pastor and driving force behind the Atlanta West Pentecostal Church, thank you for your inspirational sermon Be Intentional.

Thank you to the Atlanta West Pentecostal Church group who, through verbal discussions and suggestions, helped to produce this story. It would take up much space to mention them all by name, but a grateful thanks is tendered to them all.

The publishers, thanks for all you have done for the Lord.

INTRODUCTION

T he story is set in Biasaland, the African story land. The events are real and took place between the 1930s and 1980s. The names have been changed. God, the Supreme Creator, is the center of the story. He is all powerful, all knowing, never changing, and forever existing. What He did for the men and women of old is meaningful to us today by way of warnings as contained in 1 Corinthians 10:1–12 and encouragement as we read in Romans 15:4.

The believer must keep strong faith and trust in the Supreme Creator who gave His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, to die for our sins. Jesus said, All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me (Matt. 28:18, NIV).

I pray that the believer will resist the temptation of greed and corruption and avoid its unpleasant consequences.

Note

The story is intended not to diminish but increase the reader’s personal relationship with God through His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, irrespective of the creed of the Christian denomination to which you belong. This is the reason why references are made to the Word of God written in the Holy Bible.

Reference to and quotations from some sources and our elders must not be taken as endorsement of all they believe or said. They are quoted or referred to because they have a specific contribution to make the points in this book.

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THE COMPETITION

B iasaland consisted of Biasa City, Coal City, Garden City, and Aloma City. Biasa City was the capital. Throughout the year, activities were organized for the entertainment of the people. One such event was the annual dance competition for women. Women in their early twenties competed for the title Otesu, Lead Dancer. Each city organized its own training and selected a representative for the final dancing competition.

Dinah Nwachi, (Nwachinemere, a child favored by God) took dancing and singing lessons from a retired lead dancer, Gloria Chioma. Gloria had held the title for five consecutive years. She was an acclaimed leader who realized that, when all was said and done, leadership was about people. You hurt when they hurt; you rejoice when they rejoice. People regarded Gloria as a very humble woman, more so than any woman who had lived in the village around.

Dinah had always aspired to be a dancer and felt at peace when dancing. During the dance practices, she discovered that God had put something in her that evoked a desire to excel in her world of dancing and singing. She dreamed she was born to be a winner, a leader. She applied herself and worked very hard every chance she had.

As the final day of the ceremony approached, Gloria said to Dinah, The Supreme Creator blessed you with beauty and endowed you with the gift of dancing and singing. You have to do your part to develop what is in you.

Dinah thanked her teacher and promised to live up to expectations and more. She went home that night and prayed for the ability to improve on the gift God had set inside her.

The night before the competition, the minister of the Apostolic Church of Biasa City, Pastor Solomon Emeche, at Dinah’s request, came to the house and prayed for her success. Let the Almighty God make the final decision. ‘In everything you do, put God first, and he will direct you and crown your efforts with success’ (Prov. 3:6, LAB). The pastor then placed his hand on her head and blessed her.

Early the next day, Gloria came to the house to get her ready. Dinah, you are poised to show the world that you are a leader. Do not settle for anything less than excellence. Today, you will not only aim at your goal, but you will set a standard that raises the bar for everyone in the Biasa City marketplace.

Gloria thought from previous experience that one’s enemy could sometimes surface from the woodwork at a time of sure success. She hoped that Dinah’s loving heart would bring her genuine friends to surround her. If you embarked on a lofty dream, some people, including your close friends, would be downright jealous and plan to sabotage it.

As they were preparing, Jesika, Dinah’s high school friend, knocked at the door. After they greeted, Jesika presented Dinah with an expensive wrapper, head tie, and blouse from her mother, Lydia. Jesika offered the clothing as a loan to Dinah to wear during the competition. Dinah happily received them from her. They were a perfect fit.

Dinah, you look beautiful. God has given you the talent to excel. Shine at the arena, Gloria said.

The group held hands, and Dinah prayed. Faithful and loving Father, the Supreme Creator, you put the dancing dream in my heart. Lord, please guide and direct me. Open the right door, and close the wrong one. In Jesus’s name.

Amen, they chorused.

Dinah left the house with confidence and trust in God.

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POWER IN PRAYER

M r. Kalson Omepuru (one who comes to the aid of the needy) had established his own business and was the director of Biasaland Palm Produce Company. Through dedication and faithfulness to God, he had employed workers who carried out palm oil and palm kennel production for the company. They were dedicated workmen. Because of Kalson, the men had been able to financially take care of their families.

But Kalson wanted to do more. So one night, as he always did, he went down on his knees and prayed to God. "Lord, I have achieved an enviable level of success. Thanks to You, I am no longer content with my present level of achievement. My intention is to ascend to new heights. I am asking You, my God, the Supreme Creator, to show me how I can give the priceless seed of