This is a guest post by Judah.
Njugush called out to the audience for testimonies as is the norm. This day though, he specifically invited Biko to come and share with us on his highlight of the day. Biko needs no introduction to K-Krew Bible Study attendees. He is a frequenter and also is slowly growing to become a public figure. He steps up on stage looking dapper in a grey suit and all through his testimony, he appears to have no problem narrating to us about how great God has been in his life so far. The listeners hang onto his every word, as he cracks jokes that fill the room with laughter. This testimony is based on his latest achievements as Slum photography, which he started and has so far overseen.
“The Slum photography Photo Exhibition was a success. I went through plenty of challenges when organizing it up to that very day itself. The entry fee was Three Thousand Shillings. Several people I talked to were willing to attend but the 3K was too much for them to pay. The turnout on the day of the exhibition was quite low as a result. But despite all this, God was faithful and the auctions were bought by the few people in attendance. At the close of the day, the target I hoped to achieve was reached. I don’t take any of this for granted, owing it all to God.
Earlier today, my work was published in Spain’s leading newspaper. A milestone that I honestly did not expect. I am surprised and I really thank God for that, because there’s no point I expected any of that. A friend I met at one of the demonstrations in Nairobi, promised to keep in touch when he went back to Spain. He is the one who facilitated the process of my work being published.
I remember a friend of mine who was ahead of me way back in my high school years . His name is Kevo, and he is in the building. (Kevo waves). I did not know what I was going to wear to the exhibition. I thought of even going in my usual attire. Shorts or something. Kevo is well known in the fashion industry in Kenya. He approached me and offered to dress me that day. Yet again I thank God for the way everything fell into place.” Njugush closes Biko’s testimony challenging us to learn to be content. When Biko reached his target at the exhibition, he allowed everybody else coming in afterwards, to come in for free.
Yet another great testimony of how God works to piece every single detail of our lives together towards achieving a divine purpose that He has already predestined. It is our role now, to obediently trust Him and walk in accordance with His teachings.