BY GBADAMOSI JOSEPH
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The blockbuster movie, ‘THE TRAIN’ has indeed made a statement in the Nollywood film industry. The 2 hours 44 minutes movie produced by Mike Bamiloye propels a torrent of emotions in the watcher, from laughter to sorrow, anger to Regret. It takes it’s watchers on a journey of Faith.
The movie is a true life story of how Evangelist Mike Bamiloye journeyed through life. It seeks to inspire and educate it’s watchers by telling the story of how the Famous evangelist achieved his goal regardless of the mountains that stood on his path.
It is very easy to fall in love with the amazing young boy who acted as the young “Mike Bamiloye”. He was hilarious, intense and did a great job.
Overtime it has been argued that the Nollywood film industry can in no way meet the standards of their counter parts (Hollywood and Bollywood). I for one disagree with this notion as each film industry has it’s own pattern, uniqueness and way of doing things. Nollywood’s knack has and will always be, to teach morals.
The African diaspora has led to a melding of cultures between Africans and Europeans. One of the resultant effects of this is that we forget our uniqueness and strength. Instead we bow to a new Government. This perception must change. We must embrace our culture and build it to it’s maximum potential. Let’s take a look at the major lessons of this awesome movie.
The most striking for me is the message that everyone may not believe in your God given vision, nevertheless helpers will come. Some may dissuade you but if you are consistent they will celebrate you. It may not look like it but keep trusting in God. They may look down on you, don’t look at that, believe in yourself and like a phoenix you shall rise, from ashes to beauty, from dusk to dawn.
Sometimes what gets you annoyed is a pointer to your assignment. Evangelist Mike was annoyed with the fact that worldly movies were being propagated on TV and there were no movies to glorify God, this led to the emergence of the Christian Movie Industry.
Never under-estimate the power of Prayer. Prayer is not just a platform for placing requests but a means of communicating with your Father, It is important that you hear from God too.
Believe in yourself. If anyone should not believe in you and your Dreams, it should not be you. Never give up on your God given assignment. The one that gave them to you will defend you.
Do not lose hope in a child because his future seems bleak. It was literally impossible to believe that a child like Mike Bamiloye will one Day become who he is today. Do not give up on people. The one that looks like he has no future today may be the one stretching forth a hand of help tomorrow.
The word of God is sharper than any two edged sword. It is capable of penetrating the hardest of hearts. The Protagonist was a chronic thief but God’s word transformed him and gave him an assignment that is a blessing to many till today.
Do not despise your days of humble beginnings. The protagonist learnt a lot from his background and it kept him going.
Marriage is more than an agreement. It is a covenant. Your marriage partner is very important and plays a crucial role in the fulfillment of your God given assignment.
Finally, trust God with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding, in all your ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct your path.
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