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As we prepared for the naming ceremony of our baby, Oluwadarasimi, we wanted to not only feed our guests but also bless our neighbors with drinks like malt and bottled water. On Friday, April 4, 2025, I paid ₦8,800 via a Moniepoint POS to a shopkeeper for drinks, but due to his lack of experience with the machine, he couldn't confirm the payment. When I returned later, the items were taken back into storage, and I was told the money hadn’t been received.
Despite delays and discouragement, especially as the Sabbath was approaching, we held the naming ceremony on Saturday using what we had. After Sabbath, I returned and paid again with cash, determined to still serve our neighbors. However, I continued to follow up about the original payment.
On Monday, after false accusations and much persistence, we finally visited a POS technician who confirmed the payment was indeed successful. The seller, realizing the mistake, returned my ₦8,800. What seemed like a loss was restored by God.
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” — Proverbs 3:5–6
In life, we sometimes encounter human failures, poor preparation, or even unjust treatment—yet, God remains faithful.
This testimony is a reminder that even when people are careless or untrained in their responsibilities, God steps in to preserve His children’s peace, restore what was lost, and prove Himself faithful.
| Human Action / Error | God's Response / Grace |
|---|---|
| A shopkeeper accepted money via POS but didn’t know how to verify it | God ensured the money was not lost and it was eventually recovered |
| I was wrongly accused and dismissed | God vindicated me through proper verification |
| My plans for sharing with neighbors were almost ruined | God made sure the naming ceremony still held in joy |
| Time was lost and energy drained chasing a solution | God restored peace and full provision, right on time |
Here are a few moments from Scripture where human failure or confusion could have caused loss — but God intervened:
Joseph's life (Genesis 50:20)
“You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good...”
— Joseph was mistreated by people, but God used it for divine positioning.
The Widow of Zarephath (1 Kings 17:8–16)
— With very little, she obeyed God and hosted a prophet. Her provision never ran dry.
Jesus feeding the 5,000 (John 6:1–13)
— People were unprepared, but a little boy's lunch, in God's hands, became more than enough.
❝ People may fail. Systems may be misused. But God never fails. ❞
— He watches over the details of our lives, including our finances, celebrations, and community responsibilities.
“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.” – Matthew 5:16
When God gives us a blessing, it is only right to share that joy with others. For us, the birth of our child Oluwadarasimi ("God has been good to me") was a reason not just for family celebration, but for neighborhood ministry — a way to reflect the goodness of God.
We had two major goals for the naming ceremony:
We planned to gather our loved ones in a warm, God-centered environment to:
Like the Israelites celebrated their feasts with community, we saw this naming as a spiritual marker of gratitude (see Joshua 4:20–24).
Beyond our family, we desired to extend hospitality to our neighbors. This wasn’t just about culture—it was about kingdom character:
| Items We Planned to Distribute | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Malt Drinks | To bless neighbors who couldn’t attend |
| Bottled Water | For refreshment and goodwill |
| Other Light Drinks | To reflect generosity and the joy of new life |
“Do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.” — Hebrews 13:16
We believed that even small acts of kindness, done in Jesus' name, are powerful tools of witness.
To fulfill these goals, we:
It was in this spirit of intentional generosity that I visited a local shop on Friday, April 4, 2025, to buy malt and bottled water. What seemed like a simple transaction was about to become a lesson in patience, perseverance, and God’s perfect provision.
“The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” – Exodus 14:14
On Friday, April 4, 2025, I stepped out with a heart full of purpose — not just to buy drinks, but to complete the plans we had prayerfully made for Oluwadarasimi’s naming ceremony. What followed, however, was an unexpected delay that tested our peace and planning.
I visited a local shop to buy:
The shopkeeper packed the items. I made a ₦8,800 transfer through a Moniepoint POS terminal. The transaction was completed on my end. But the shopkeeper...
When I returned:
❌ The items had been returned to storage
❌ The shopkeeper was absent
❌ His wife claimed no payment was seen
❌ I was shown no evidence of checking or records
I waited at the shop, hoping they would confirm the transaction. But as time passed, two pressures weighed heavily:
“Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger.” – Ephesians 4:26
Rather than cause a scene or hold on to frustration, I chose to leave the matter in God’s hands and return home — even though it was disheartening and disappointing.
Though we had made other preparations, this incident created a gap in our plan. The drinks meant for neighbors were now:
Still, we moved forward by trusting God to fill in the gaps as we prepared to honor Him on the Sabbath day with the naming.
“Better is a little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble with it.” — Proverbs 15:16
“You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies...” — Psalms 23:5
Though the circumstances were frustrating, and our plans to serve drinks to our neighbors had been momentarily hindered, the Lord helped us honor Him still. The naming ceremony for our daughter Oluwadarasimi took place on the Sabbath, Saturday, April 5, 2025, just as planned.
Without the drinks we had paid for, we chose to:
| What We Planned | What God Enabled |
|---|---|
| Abundance of drinks and supplies | Just enough for the day |
| External support from vendors | Internal provision from what we had |
| Distribution to the community | A quiet, sacred focus on the covenant moment |
Though our plans had changed, God’s presence did not. The naming was beautiful, heartfelt, and peaceful.
“The jar of flour was not used up and the jug of oil did not run dry, in keeping with the word of the Lord…” – 1 Kings 17:16
We may not have had everything we wanted that day — but we had what we needed. And that’s what God's provision is about: sufficiency in the moment, and the peace to trust Him for the rest.
When the Sabbath ended that evening, I decided to go back to the shop. I was ready to do one of two things:
I was determined to walk in integrity and avoid strife, trusting God to make all things clear in His time.
“For there is nothing hidden that will not be disclosed, and nothing concealed that will not be brought to light.” – Luke 8:17
On Saturday evening, after the Sabbath had ended, I returned to the shop with a simple intention:
To make peace — even if it meant paying twice for the same items.
Knowing the naming had already taken place, and the drinks were still needed for neighborhood distribution, I:
But the response I received was even more disheartening:
❌ The woman insisted again that no money had come in
❌ She had no evidence of checking the transaction history
✅ Instead, she asked another POS operator nearby to check
The second operator examined the terminal and said, "There is no trace of this ₦8,800."
I quietly paid cash again and collected the malt and water.
By Monday, April 7, I returned to ask for my original ₦8,800 — the money I had already transferred. At this point:
| Accuser | Statement Made |
|---|---|
| Shopkeeper’s Wife | “Don’t come back here again. You’re accusing us wrongly.” |
| Shopkeeper (Husband) | “You said I ran away with your money.” |
Rather than address the issue, they focused on defending themselves and blaming me for seeking what was rightfully mine.
I could have:
But the Lord gave me calmness of spirit, just as Scripture encourages:
“Do not repay evil for evil… If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.” – Romans 12:17–18
Instead, I agreed to go with the man to someone who might help check the POS terminal properly — someone familiar with the device.
“And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten…” — Joel 2:25 (KJV)
“The blessing of the Lord makes rich, and He adds no sorrow with it.” — Proverbs 10:22
At this point, after several days of confusion, accusations, and uncertainty, God stepped in to bring clarity, restoration, and even repentance.
The shopkeeper took me to a man — possibly the one who sold him the POS machine. At first, they led me toward a remote and hidden location that gave me cause for concern. I remained outside until I was confident that the environment was safe.
Once inside:
The man successfully helped the funds drop into their Moniepoint account and confirmed that I had indeed paid on Friday.
The shopkeeper was genuinely shocked and sorry.
He admitted that:
With visible remorse, he refunded the ₦8,800 in cash.
🎉 That day, God vindicated me.
🙌🏽 That day, the truth was revealed.
💰 That day, what was lost was restored.
This experience reminded me of one clear truth:
❝ God is not only our Provider — He is also our Defender and Restorer. ❞
Even when:
God never sleeps.
He watches over His own, and in His perfect time, He restores all things.
“The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want.” — Psalms 23:1
“You shall not need to fight in this battle… stand still and see the salvation of the Lord.” — 2 Chronicles 20:17
From the birth of our precious child Oluwadarasimi, to the moment we got back the ₦8,800 we thought was lost — this testimony has one central message:
God provides — perfectly, faithfully, and completely.
| What Happened | What God Did |
|---|---|
| We paid for items, but were told no money came | He brought the payment to light at the right time |
| We were wrongly accused and discouraged | He gave us patience and grace to respond in love |
| We were denied service | He helped us still serve others with what we had |
| We could have lost both money and peace | He restored both our peace and our provision |
Systems don’t fail — people must learn to master them.
The issue wasn’t technology, it was lack of training and impatience on the part of those using it.
Kindness and calmness go farther than confrontation.
Because I chose not to fight, God fought for me.
Even delays can be divine.
God used the delay to reveal truth, preserve peace, and train me in patience.
God never forgets your seed or your sincerity.
What you sow in faith — even a transaction — He will honor.
“He has made everything beautiful in its time…” — Ecclesiastes 3:11
What started as a discouraging delay became a demonstration of God's justice, provision, and timely restoration. Through this all, I testify:
God is faithful. His provision is perfect. His timing is unquestionable.
To God alone be all the glory.
Amen.
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