Unity and the Asamoah Doctrine

It was lunch time. Right after lessons had adjoured for the day. As my fellow students and I approached the dining hall, we were suddenly overran by other students who were writing their final papers. Their mission? Take the dining hall. Objective? Raid as many tables of the food served for students – 12 per table.

My fellow juniors and I looked in awe and dumbstruck as all of this unfolded. The sheer fearlessness with which the master had shut down the operation with utmost calm was just remarkable. Do not misunderstand me he was apoplectic but he was controlled. He was big and burly but anyone else could have been intimated by the horde!

In summary the salient points of that event were thus:
Stem the damage 

Assess the damage 

Reconcile with any consequences 

Quickly reengage for life must carry on!

The Asamoah Doctrine was born.

Nevertheless  the Reverend Emmanuel Asamoah’s courage and resolve could not have achieved sanity without the help of the kitchen staff in not only containing the situation by securing the hall but also to provide a quick solution to the problem of feeding those whose tables had been raided. Unity is the underpinning of the doctrine. 

In today’s world families and marriages are buffeted from many different angles with the net result of great strain, heartache and unprecedented breakups. Whether we desire them or not trials will come. Sometimes these trials ultimately yield a positive result. Trials test us. They are like a refiner’s fire: improving us by removing the impurities in our lives, help build our character and give us hope.  Romans 5:1-5

Likewise when a nation is in flux and seemingly inundated with problems right, left and centre, very often there is one only option: to carry on. This cannot happen in division. Only unity will help a nation progress. Unity is vital, no, it is critical.

The consequences of failure are always catastrophic and regrettable especially for the poor, needy and vulnerable.

When the Pharisees wickedly and jealously accused Jesus of using evil to heal the demon-possessed person, He responded with only the wisdom that only the Son of God can.

“But Jesus knew their thoughts, and said to them: “Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation, and every city or house divided against itself will not stand.” – Matthew 12:22

It goes without saying that we have seen this played out endlessly in our families, places of work and nations. The reason is quite simple, the one who hates all mankind, that great liar aka the devil, effectively uses the weapon of division to prevent  our growth and victory in all aspects of life. In fact, the weapon of divide and conquer (rule) has been used by many princes throughout history. It no doubt will continue to be used until the end of time.

The key to overcoming our predisposition to being divided is choosing to trust in God our maker AND resting in Him. Paul exhorts us boldly approach the throne of God where we can find mercy and help in times of need. Hebrews 4: 16

May we always seek unity in all we do and remain united as we fight the goliaths of strife, poverty and disease in our world, in Jesus name.

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