Posted on 01/10/2014 12:41:43 PM PST by PJ-Comix
Walking on water is not easy. Not too many people have the ability. Let’s see, there’s Jesus, and well, that’s about it. Unfortunately for one pastor on the West Coast of Africa, his attempt to become the second man to make this impossible feat a reality cost him his life.
Pastor Franck Kabele, 35, told his congregation that he was capable of reenacting the very miracles of Jesus Christ. He decided to make it clear through way of demonstration on Gabon’s beach in the capital city of Libreville.
Referencing Matthew 14:22-33, Kabele said that he received a revelation which told him that with enough faith he could achieve what Jesus was able to.
According to an eyewitness, Kabele took his congregation out to the beach. He told them that he would cross the Kombo estuary by foot, which is normally a 20 minute boat ride.
Sadly by the second step into the water Kabele found himself completely submerged. He never returned.
This is not the first incident of this nature in Africa. At Ibadon zoo in south-west Nigeria, a self-proclaimed Prophet claimed to be able to do what the Daniel of the bible did by walking into a den full of lions.
Though he was warned numerous times by zoo keepers, according to NG Newspapers, the Prophet thought of them as nothing more than enemies of progress. The Prophet, with a crowd of people watching, put on a long red robe and proceeded to enter the cage full of lions.
Within seconds of opening the door, the lions ripped the Prophet from flesh to bone. The bible should come with a warning label, “Don’t try this at home.
Source: AllChristianNews
I hate when that happens!
Is this the Nigerian version of Lark News?
There is a Kenyan who (it’s been reported. Daily) can do it. You might even know his name.
I think the first step would have told him it was not going to work.
Christians do not delude themselves into thinking they can do what Jesus does.
Poor guy, prayers to his family. Honestly Nigerian Christianity is some of the most fervent I have ever seen. Their live televangelist programming is nuts. They do these crazy exorcisms live! You can love Jesus and yet still understand you can’t walk on water.
That’s some beach. Two steps and you’re completely submerged?
At least we know he’s not a witch.
You’d think that if you heard a voice telling you to do it you’d at least try it by yourself to verify it works. I know every time a voice tells me to buy an assault rifle I say, “Wait a minute. Who are you that you don’t know I already have one?” And it says, “Oh, sorry. Wrong head. Go back to sleep.”
He should have tried moving a mountain first.
According to an eyewitness, Kabele took his congregation out to the beach. He told them that he would cross the Kombo estuary by foot, which is normally a 20 minute boat ride. Sadly by the second step into the water Kabele found himself completely submerged. He never returned.
He was completely submerged after only two steps? Was his faith lacking? Did he not read Joel Osteen's latest book?
That was exactly my first thought.
the arrogance of man
“Sometimes i think that preacher man would like to do a little walking too ...”
This is an incredible story of arrogance and stupidity.
No kidding. Can the idiot not swim?
Perhaps he should have tried walking on hot coals first.
Step 1: Try standing up in the bathtub.
Step 2: Locate a "kiddy pool".
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