Thoughts on interracial marriage

I've been reading Bloodlines, currently on chapter 2. I can't recommend it enough even if you're just curious. Where do I stand with interracial marriage? I was in a taxi once and overheard some people from a particular tribe in Nigeria talk about how the bible warns against interracial marriage. They pride were proud that they married from their own tribes and promoted it as 'the way'. (Taxis are shared in Nigeria)

First, the bible does not condemn interracial marriage. Boaz a Jew marriage Ruth, a Moabite. It was the most natural thing. He was not condemned. Jesus eventually came from that union. It is important to always know the reason for every commandment. When God warned Solomon not to marry from other nations, it was so they won't draw his heart away from God to serve their idols, breaking the commandment 'thou shalt have no other gods besides me'. Solomon disobeyed, married many wives from pagan nations, they turned his heart away from God and God stripped him of his kingdom.

As a Christian, I wholeheartedly support and endorse interracial marriages between a man and a woman, as long as both parties are Christian. That is the only qualification I have. Both must be Christian adults who seek and love the Lord Jesus Christ. However it is not for the faint of heart.

I was asked to accompany a friend once. She was in Kuching for internship and wanted to explore the city, didn't know anyone to ask, we were both uni mates, I was quite free so I agreed. I'm Nigerian and she's Chinese Malaysian. Good friends. As we walked through the Kuching waterfront side by side, not holding hands or anything, but just the two of us, I noticed the stares.That society does not approve of this kind of relationship. That was what the stares were about. I've had an experience where I was verbally abused in BM. I don't understand BM very well but it was obvious that this man was physically disgusted.

As a Nigerian in Malaysia who is usually in the midst of locals, I guess I'm used to the stares but it was unnerving. We live in a fallen world. People don't like things they don't understand. People are evil by nature. Discrimination can take many forms and I don't think we will never advance to completely eliminate all forms of discrimination. It is something to consider and make allowances for if you plan on having an interracial relationship/marriage. You will be discriminated against, so will your children. That's just the way it is. Is it right? Is it fair? No, it is not right. It is not fair but that's the world we live in. Be prepared to stomach these things and face them.

I've often said that multiracial couples are some of the strongest people I know and nothing bridges communities and promote mutual understanding as being married outside your tribe and people. It is powerful, and it is good.

-ONWARD!

Resist the devil and keep resisting

Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. James 4:7

I have discovered that to resist the devil is an ongoing activity. You resist the devil and keep resisting and be determined to keep resisting him till you die. You know why? He never gives up. He never lets you alone. Maybe just for a while but He is so confident that he can get you at some point.

 -ONWARD!

I got a job

Oh boy, there's so much to say, where do I even begin? First I want to thank God for his grace and favour in my life. He has been really good to me, I've experienced his faithfulness over and over again. Time and time again, as I look back I see his gentle hand guiding me.

I started a job on March 2, 2016 working as an IT in an international organisation. Truth be told, I never knew I would be able to get a job in Nigeria. It's like when Sarah held her child and said who would have thought I would have a son? Kind of like that. The job is quite demanding but only God could have arranged me to work here. Instead of being drained, my spirit is refreshed and I am challenged to grow spiritually everyday. My boss said you will see God raw as you work with us and I'm seeing it. So many testimonies from real life people, so many personal encounters with God, so many things to learn. I feel like I have so much ground to cover in my walk with God.

Over the past few years I've been focusing my skill to be a frontend developer (basically working with HTML, CSS and JavaScript) and that's what I want to do. However on my job, I don't really have the opportunity to hone my skills and level up. Most of my job now, instead of being focused is more general and I'm a bit worried that I will lose touch with the industry and become irrelevant. I'm still seeking God about this to know where he wants me to go.

All things considered I am happy and I praise God for always having my back.

-ONWARD!

I need a job

Time to work. I'm not qualified but I have a good spirit, and I work hard. I know no one, have no connections, only looking to God. I know I will not be disappointed. Even if I am, I will still look to Him.

-ONWARD!

Ns ends

By Thursday my NS will be over. This chapter of my life will end and another begin.

I've learned so much in such a short time. I've had to take on responsibility that I had no confidence that I could pull off but God helped me through everything.  I am grateful to God for the people I met here, the experiences and the teachings in both my fellowship (NCCF) and church (Anglican Chapel of Restoration). I will miss it so much.

What's next?
I have been praying for direction and still not sure what to do and all that. When I was leaving Malaysia, it was on my last Sunday that I got confirmation that coming back was God's plan. Hopefully I get a clear message earlier this time. God is good and his love endures forever. His mercies are new every morning. Great is his faithfulness.

I hope to post more. I know I said that the last time but seriously mean it this time. I miss Malaysia so much that I get pictures of random places in my mind from time to time. It's not even funny.

Let us cling to God now more than ever. Jesus will be here sooner than we expect.