05/05/2025
WHO ARE YOU FOLLOWING?- A BIG QUESTION!
Before the Benin-Ọrẹ highway was repaired to its current state, it was known for terrible traffic. I once got stuck there, we had already spent about five hours between Ore and Benin and had barely made any progress.
Then we saw a Hilux take a detour, and our Agofure driver decided to follow. Soon, many other vehicles followed us, trusting that the Hilux driver knew a better route.
We followed him for about 40 minutes deep into unfamiliar area. Suddenly, the Hilux turned into a farm driveway. The driver got down to open his farm gate. We were shocked.
We asked him, "Oga, nor be shortcut to Benin be dis?"
He replied, "No, na my farm I dey go."
We asked why he didn’t signal or warn others, seeing how many vehicles were trailing him. He simply said, "I saw all of you, but it’s not my business where you are going."
Ahhhhhhh.
That day, na so kàsálà burst. Vehicles were stuck on the narrow bush path, struggling to turn back. It took us another two hours of frustration, confusion, and shouting before we could find our way back to the main road.
Who are you following?
Do you know where they are truly headed?
Do they care where you end up?
In life and in faith, not everyone ahead of you knows the way to your destiny. Some are only journeying to their own destiny — and they are not concerned about your soul or your future.
Be careful who you follow. Test every spirit. Know your spiritual leaders. Not everyone leading is sent by the Almighty God to guide you.
