Later on in the story she mentions being active in church. Drink up. Pastor OH gave the instruction in such a pastoral way that Segun had to do as he was told. Morayo is a righteous fighter, something her husband loves about her, shes also forgiving as she was towards Segun, shes the type of person whod forgive and forget and you get this impression with how comfortable she was gisting with her husband and Segun after all her theatrics prior; her comfortability so soon after forgiving Segun tells me that theres a joy about her. They plan to run. What I liked about Segun and Wura getting together is that for a fact Wura would not have married him if God hadnt encouraged her to do so - earlier in the story, she made it clear how she felt about her singleness and that was her truth then, but God-loving also gave her the gift of marriage that Tara had prayed for her. Traditional wedding guest etiquette involves a scope of responsibilities, like submitting a response card by the deadline, preparing your own card and gift to congratulate the newlyweds, and gracefully navigating your way through the reception. For the time has come for the wedding feast of the Lamb,and his bride has prepared herself. Aunt Elizabeth sees through the door, and she is happy that they have finally made it as a married couple. For as soon as trouble comes,they will earnestly search for me., Hosea 6 verse 3:Oh, that we might know the Lord! There is nothing loving or sacrificial about lust. for language, some violence and brief nudity. Reference: The book of Hosea was the blueprint for this story and although the story was focused primarily on Segun and how each person played a part in his life, Pastor OH (Hosea) and Kumz (Gomer) were definitely the catalysts from start to finish. This was not intentional. I thought something had happened to you! Set in Pakistan and India, the movie adds an element of travel lust to the mix without addressing any of the thorny political issues currently roiling the neighboring countries. For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared. I liked Wuras character because she was very caring and also very sure of herself throughout the story. Change). Trying to calm down, Adeiye finally responded. The purple represents me, the coral piece represents my darling husband and the red-ish piece represent Christ. Everything he does and says is designed to bring the best out of her What is clearest to me is the way Christ treats the church. No one hates his own body but feeds and cares for it, just as Christ cares for the church. Indeed, by the end of the tale (and the end of the poem), the wedding guest is "a sadder and a wiser man." Through the mariner's words, he has been touched by the realities of life and death. Now Im not asking that you tell me why youve been incredibly anxious since youve been in Lagos, but I strongly advise that you have it checked out to be sure. Len realizes she wants to take action to get out of her unh Shortened Version: Segun |Pronunciation: Oh-loo-wah-shay-goon |Meaning: God Is Victorious. He tells people hes going to an old friends wedding, but it couldnt be further from the truth. As The Guest is a retro homage to horror and action flicks from the '70s to '80s, it simply means that The Guest spoilers. Segun are you there? Adeiye got no response, except the response of a dial tone. Reference: I wanted these two to be a mixed-tribe couple to represent Nigeria as a unique melting pot of tribes from the same land. Hasan Minhaj Brings His Powerpoints and Power Suits to Independent Spirit Awards, Travis Barkers Finger Is Now the Enema of Blink-182 Fans. Samiras double nature is not apparent at first, and Apte so convincingly plays the victim, the character shift is almost too subtle. he knew Nigerian weddings were the best. The Kingdom of Heaven is like a wedding banquet (1, 2). Segun makes his way back in and is talking to Wura who confirms his need to seek medical assistance. Its time you turn to Christ for yourself. Hard., There was nothing romantic about this kiss. Look at the lilies of the field and how they grow. , Words Spoke Today, Shape The Life Lived Tomorrow. ?, Its not like that Segun. He has taken a wallet full of money with him and wont return until later this month. God was also faithful to change the childrens names as a reminder of His love and forgiveness and to serve as a reminder of the good news and good things Hell do for Israel. Winterbottoms camera focuses more on the chemistry between his two leads than it does their surroundings, which seems to pass by like a blur in their whirlwind escape. I capitalise the word King/Kings throughout the story as if it were someones name to show the importance for men (and women alike) to understand that we werent created to live lives without focus on who we truly are in Christ Jesus. Jay and Samira move from town to town, covering their tracks and making their way to Amritsar, India, where Deepesh is supposed to wait for them. Hes arrived at a wedding in Pakistan to seize the bride-to-be, Samira (Radhika Apte) and deliver her to her true love Deepesh (Jim Sarbh), who hired Jay back in England. Taraoluwa with no colour on her clothing was unheard of, a pop of colour was her thing. We must recognise when we need to utilise these resources and must stay committed to God to bring about good news through the use of these services. However simple the plan, The Wedding Guest is a movie steeped in the traditions of film noir, and its narrative will become complicated very quickly. Didnt even one of them condemn you?No, Lord, she said. So are you just going to stare at me all night or will you be a man and order me a drink? She turned to him, You seem like a man familiar with his spirits, get me something you think Id like. The film pushes them together before their emotions do. He looks to be on a mission. The difference between Pastor OH's approach and Gods, is that God has forgiven us all TOTALLYand He doesnt hold grudges. My bed is spread with beautiful blankets, Come, lets drink our fill of love until morning, He was still mute as she continued, I wont ask you wether youre coming or not, because you will and plus, you need to a story to tell the guys right? She motioned to have him turn his head, the guys and some of the girls were looking at them from the banquet hall., So she seduced him with her pretty speech. Here, Patel gets the chance to play with the archetype of the doomed film noir antihero, a tough yet still vulnerable, serious man, a role that could have suited Robert Mitchum in another era. Tonight, like the other times, it was all or nothing. ~Proverbs 7:11 She wasnever content to stay at home, She was going to STEAL the show, KILL it in this dress and DESTROY the dance floor she just needed to find the right man to make sure all this planning would not go to waste.~ John 10:10 The thiefs purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. No! The water is fine. (LogOut/ His dad was the joker in the family but often spoke truth when telling his jokes. Terms of Service apply. In Matthew 22:1-14, Jesus tells a parable about a wedding feast. I I guess congrats are in order? He said as if speaking to himself alone. After trying it on two different speakers and hearing the same sound, I can only conclude it was meant to create a suspenseful ambiance, but that it didnt work for me. God can use anything and anyone to bring about healing. Its a sleight of hand trick she plays very well. "The Wedding Guest" may not be everyone's idea of a thrilling neo-noir, but I liked much more of it than I thought I would. Its as if she had practiced this speech, you would think she had prepared these words especially for him., For if they drink, they may forget the law. While he continued to laugh at the fantasies in his mind, she looked at him intently, as if searching for his soul. The colour of the silk dress was the purest white ever seen! She nicknamed the green dress her jealousy-jealousy dress she would make the girls jealous and cause the guys to get jealous of one another. The girls werent jealous, but his declaration was a tick for her check list. The bar was no exception, offering all types of drinks and cocktails. ~ Kings. But the lover isnt there; hes having second thoughts, and hes also a little freaked out that Jay killed a guard during his attempt to sneak Samira out of her home. In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil. Before he could gather himself, she kissed him. Likable 'Slumdog Millionaire' star Dev Patel struggles to flex beyond his limited range in this unconventional thriller from Michael Winterbottom. The number seven is actually mentioned seven times. I saw it with writer Simon Barrett doing a q and a afterwards. Then your skin will be restored, and you will be healed of your leprosy., Genesis 2 verse 2 to 3:On the seventh day God had finished his work of creation, so he rested from all his work. Instead, she will be holy and without fault., For earrings, she had on the rare bi-colour Tanzanite diamond studs, which he gifted her the night before.. He was like a bird flying into a snare,little knowing it would cost him his life.. (LogOut/ So when I said I was going to explain the imagery in this story I didnt actually realise how long itll take me to do and I also realised that everyone I spoke to about thestory each had their different interpretations of the imagery used. Then you will experience Gods peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. Password must be at least 8 characters and contain: As part of your account, youll receive occasional updates and offers from New York, which you can opt out of anytime. He looked at his iPhone perplexed at the same time hoping that Adeiyes fit-like laughter was an indication that his question was absurd. WOW! Ephesians Chapter 6 verse 10 to 17:A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. This email will be used to sign into all New York sites. Proverbs 31 verse 11 to 12:Her husband can trust her,and she will greatly enrich his life. The Bible refers to the coming of Christ and the church joining Him as a marriage. The knee-length dress was made for her petite frame; itwas tight fitted and cut with a deep plunge line, the same part her victim would touch as he guided her to the dance floor once she had caught his attention., He did as instructed, still smiling, but to prove that he was in control, he stood up and offered out his hand to assist her as she stood, he then occupied the space next to her on her left and placed his right hand on her lower back. So for example, Williamson, the photographer, links the Segun scene with the introduction of Wura when he is being greeted by Wura and throughout the story, the characters link to prepare for the next ounce of drama: Pastor OH sees Segun at the ceremony while pondering on who Segun might be, God tells him and then in the next scene the reader gets to know who Segun is before finding out his significance to Pastor OH. A year to the day that I published the first story is when God inspired me with this one and He gave me my first story where the characters have names and also ensured that all the names related to the story themes as done in the book of Hosea. It's Michael Myers + the Terminator. I wanted this wedding reception to be full of light and bright to express the clarity each character eventually experienced concerning Gods love for them. But still, its Dev Patel, so we know it cant be too bad either. Im a good Christian girl, as a matter of fact I sing lead in the Young Adults Choir. A whole seven years of marriage, most of which I spent praying for her safety and that God would change her. Losing sight of who you are in Christ Jesus will leave you trying to find yourself in other things and/or being easily swayed to fanciful fads that will do nothing but diminish who you really are. In the early scenes, we see Jay absorbed in his own world, a lonely figure against teeming . In other words, the movie could have been fun, but it isn't; could have been romantic or exciting, but . This story has really come full circle since the first one and so have the characters, they have discovered their fullness/completion in Christ. The . While pulling out the seventh Bible he had found, which was lodged between two seats, he remembered the best man again and in an instant, he heard from Gods very mouth, Son. Marriage stuff. She repeated while giggling and shaking her head. ~ Hed later find out she was married, her giggling was her saying if you only knew and also because she did not respect or value her marriage. She stopped chasing everything that wasnt God and she was filled by Him. Kumz shows up at the wedding and both Pastor OHs and Seguns fears and nightmares are playing before their eyes at the same time. For Segun who in part one, had no respect for marriage and went on to despise weddings, for him to get to this stage is only a testament to how much work God had done in his life for good. With Morayo I purposely made sure she referred to Chidi as dima which means husband in Igbo, even though shes Yoruba. The various languages in the movie will sometimes go entirely untranslated, so the English speakers in the audience will only know what Jay knows. We dont know what hes up to, but we know it cant be good. Then Adeiye laughed so loud that Segun had to hold his phone away from his ear. Segun had many issues in both stories, however, he also experienced victory in both, in part one - the victory in knowing Christ, in part two - the victory in experiencing Christ. Jules wasn't close to her family, and also deliberately put off introducing them. Segun rebuked himself for not seeing who it was first that offered him the water before taking it, now he was hesitant to open the water. Pastor OH paused to tell if he really heard God correctly on the last message to Segun. In the Bible, Christians (aka The Church) are referred to as the Body of Christ. (If you ever get a chance to see his adaptation of Jude the Obscure, starring Kate Winslet, dont miss it. Monica Castillo is a freelance writer and University of Southern California Annenberg graduate film critic fellow. Kumzs story in this story was solely about herself and her husband; youll notice that she didnt say much in the story unlike the last one and that anything she said was to/about her husband - her focus and priorities had changed. Michael Winterbottoms thriller The Wedding Guest finds Dev Patel in a broody, sexy role a departure from his typically fresh-faced, nice-guy performances and its impressive how well the actor fits the part; his long face and lanky frame give him a captivatingly melancholy countenance. He said his surgery was a success, but he needs time to heal before he can tour again. I wanted the reader to feel sorry for Segun but at the same time, I wanted him to eventually win the right way with God on his side. And who you can expect to see performing and presenting. But this time they went around the town seven times. Posted August 21, 2022 by . He gave up his life for her to make her holy and clean, washed by the cleansing of Gods word. Selfish ambition. She brings him good, not harm,all the days of her life.. Everyone is sober both literally and spiritually. double happiness symbol wedding 787-708-6048; judikay wedding photos 787-773-1897; mulino's at lake isle wedding cost info@outpowerenergy.com; He paused and sighed deeply. So initially one of the ideas I had was to write a follow-up story on Her from part one, based on the book of Hosea in the bible. The mystery of marriage (as Apostle Paul calls it) - when a man and woman become one. Thats how youll now go and forget who you are. Her relationship with her husband was also a metaphor to show how much we should still seek God despite our mess - Kumz never left her husband even when it seemed he would never forgive her. Meanwhile, you didnt tell me you were dating someone. Let us press on to know him. His character seemed hopeless and ready to give up, but God Victoriously stepped in to save Segun from self-pity, shame and disgrace and did so through Pastor OH, the very person Segun offended. Dev Patel stars as a Brit who shops for duct tape and handguns before turning up at an arranged marriage in Pakistan Hosea 5 verse 15:Then I will return to my placeuntil they admit their guilt and turn to me. No! as she was use to doing on such occasions. It was so simple and plain but at the same time luxurious., Revelation 19 verse 7 to 8: Let us be glad and rejoice,and let us give honour to him. The Lord says be anxious about nothing.. Youve got some Janning to do! Just because it never happened doesnt mean they cant get back together. Learn how your comment data is processed. I loved how Chidi was receptive to Morayos care for him and I loved that despite their popularity, they had a deep respect for their culture and for each other. If I must have an inspiration for this story, Id say the love of God and redemption are definitely my inspirations for the theme of this piece. forced himself to push his uneasiness to the side, I need a drink. ~ This is where I start with alcohol reference and all of sudden everyone is needing a drink. As Christians, we believe in miracles, as we should and we believe in having a sound mind amongst other things and somehow (some of us) have also believed that a mental health issue is something well never face either personally or know of someone who does, which in fact is not true. The summer past I had the opportunity to have conversations with my friend, Christabel, who is passionate about discussing mental health within ethnic minorities and we spoke about what mental health looks like for an ethnic person who is also a Christian. Provers 7: 21-23 So she seduced him with her pretty speechand enticed him with her flattery. They go from forbidding backdrops, underlining the characters alienation, to expressions of romantic longing. Shocked by the confession, Segun instantly cut Adeiye off. ..it must have been her necklace that reflected in his glass. I make rehearsal on time on Wednesdays too. She laughed like a crazy womanThe kiss silenced him more than her soft hands had done earlier and he stayed so as she continued to speak.. Listen, Pastor OH started, You need to drink water, you dont look too good. Just let me know and Ill get it done. Her smile appeared again like a full-stop to a perfect sentence. Jay is on his way to kidnap a bride, Samira (Radhika Apte), and whisk her across the border for his employer and her secret boyfriend, Deepesh (Jim Sarbh). One last question though - whats her name?. How Tyrel Jackson Williams Brought TikTok Cringe to, Its sort of a newer version of the L.A. actor ride that Kyle is on the first two seasons, but its worse.. Confess your wrong doings to Him, and with His help you wont get caught up in such messy situations again. He was the last one., He closed his eyes and quoted Philippians four verse six and seven, the scripture he had kept to memory for anxious days like theseHe whispered it at least seven times before feeling calm again., They were a brand, and from their thirty-minute speaking engagement earlier the brand had made seven hundred thousand Naira., Its been mad being married to her! He is the Saviour of his body, the church. Its as if she had practiced this speech, you would think she had prepared these words especially for him. Proverbs 7:11 & 15 She was the brash, rebellious typeYoure the one I was looking for! This would be the first speech shed give the guy, demanding and instructing him. Or rather, he gives multiple names. Much to my pleasure, Im too tipsy to drive home this evening, and being the wise woman that I amI already havea room booked downstairs. A few days before writing the story, I had prayed that I wanted to write part two, I just didnt expect it to be given to me so quickly. He mistook it for confidence and bravery, but he failed to see that she was really in control of the night, hence why in the story he is always fighting for control to make it seem that he was the one running the show. And what Jay knows seems to be very little as the story twists and turns. I call you my small King for a reason, because youll one day be a King to your wife so please remember it is not for Kings like you to get drunk onwine and all these alcoholic concoctions. Reference: I wanted to use the name Oluwasegun for the main character to show the victory he would eventually experience when he completely surrendered to Gods will. It's mentioned a lot how little time they were actually together before getting hitched too. YOU ARE GETTING MARRIED? The utterance of that question would testify that Segun was a real Yoruba boy, the Yoruba accent came out thick! But at the end they said they found two bodies, wouldn't there be 3 with the military police guy, the teacher and the . (More references about The Church scene is described in detail below). Se youve heard me? ~ In my previous stories Ive added moments where the main character is remembering something or someone from their past and I have done so in thisstory by takingthe mothers speech from Provers 31:2-7 ~ O my son, O son of my womb,O son of my vows,do not waste your strength on women,on those who ruin kings. And if God cares so wonderfully for wildflowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, he will certainly care for you. He will live with them, and they will be his people. He looked at her stunned and questioned himself, So this is how God works?. Its as iftheres a soft, cloudy sky looming over their trip, not dark enough to rain but not sunny enough to be happy. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.. The director is also fond of location shooting, and his camera turns the various towns and cities of India and Pakistan into aesthetic elements without ever exoticizing them. The sash-belt enhanced with Swarovski Crystals that reflected off the light was made from satin silk pieces in lilac, coral and a dark blood-orange piece which was tied at the back of the dress. There is nothing to say that he wasnt a smart person, but it was the build up to show that he lacked spiritual wisdom. After Dax Shepard asked her about her musical chairs relationship situation. Later in the story he has trouble sleeping because of the nightmares filled with images of this woman. Did she just say that? the wedding guest ending explained . How did you know? We are many parts of one body, and we all belong to each other., Ephesians 5 verse 21 to 24 & 28 to 30: And further, submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. Both of them only focused on each other throughout this scene, the same way God is focused on us and wishes for us to be focused on Him. She is amazing! . Its all quite gorgeous, and surprisingly moving. He is away on a long trip. Oluwaranmipada is basically the definition of Hosea, which means Salvation and that is what Christ did for us, He called us back to Himself by offering us the gift of Salvation. Proverbs 31 verse 26:When she speaks, her words are wise,and she gives instructions with kindness.. Purple: Once the most expensive colour found on clothing, because of the expense it was mostly worn by royalty and wealthy people, this is why the colour purple is often referred to as the colour of royalty. Its time you turn to Christ for yourself. That isolation works because the fugitives are so isolated, they spend as much time as possible away from everyone else. Tonight, like the other times, it was all or nothing. ~, She was going to STEAL the show, KILL it in this dress and DESTROY the dance floor she just needed to find the right man to make sure all this planning would not go to waste., Hewas the kind of guy who would go to the gym to lift weights and have someone capture his session on Snapchat, he loved himself, although the concept of marriage never appealed to him personally, he knew Nigerian weddings were the best. Too many times weve heard stories of people not seeking medical treatment because God will do it - which He will, it may be that He wants to perform this miracle through a doctor or two. Is it about the Hosea scripture I sent you?, A flashback came to Segun OH stands for Oluwaranmipada Hosea. Sure! People asked me if he had been dreaming all this time or had it actually happened, and I was happy to get this question because that was my intention to leave people figuring it out. garden wedding venues los angeles Facebook long hair wedding styles with veil Instagram made with love wedding dresses Linkedin kfc proposal wedding Youtube. Dima. tim petrovic career earnings the wedding guest ending explained. Then Jesus stood up again and said to the woman, Where are your accusers? Youre gonna love her! Adeiye went on and on about his love, before realising that Segun had not responded to a thing he had said Hello? Like the previous story, I wanted this to end with Segun waking up from sleep, this time around his sleep was peaceful. For the life of him he didnt know why his mothers words came to him in an instant My small King, do not waste your time and strength chasing women about town oh!! the wedding guest ending explainedmeat carving knife blank. Thank God for the time difference, because he knew his mum would still be up, probably praying or something. ~ Thank God for praying parents. Reference: This character was made to be instantly loveable. Talking about forgiveness was easy for him, showing forgiveness was the hard part. The dimly lit room was celebrated with warm-toned mood lighting reminiscent of the sun setting. ~ A lot of the description of the wedding reception room and features were inspired by the many weddings Ive had the pleasure of attending, this description in particular refers to Proverbs 7:9 ~ It was at twilight, in the evening, as deep darkness fell.. Reference: The family surname was used to describe Christ being the royal head of the church and in the presence of royalty things can change. Well, Im nowhere near single. A lot of fun and a week of sleepless nightsto write this story. Seven years! He had not just seen her, but he was taking her in with his eyes, he lusted after her. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. After all the guests have assembled, the . Only mine and her parents know. It scared him only for a moment but he eventually concluded that it must be the alcohol. ~ To show that nothing about her was innocent. And we are members of his body.. For wives, this means submit to your husbands as to the Lord. Theres also a sharp tinny sound in Harry Escotts music somewhere that sometimes took me out of the movie. Segun could hear Adeiyes smile through the phone before he answered Her name is Taraoluwa. Finally, if you do decide to stay elsewhere, be sure that you will . In Nigerian culture (as with other African cultures) names and their meanings are extremely important as it is believed that what you name a child is who theyll become. After Samira enters his universe, he tries to keep his distance from her. Privacy Policy and The latest film from Michael Winterbottom, The Wedding Guest takes us across Pakistan and India in what's supposed to be a thrilling getaway. She gasped quickly and turned to look at him, You are a gentleman after all.. In the same way, husbands ought to love their wives as they love their own bodies. It shone with the glory of God and sparkled like a precious stonelike jasper as clear as crystal.. Its been a brief courtship and we both decided to keep it just between us, our parents and our Pastor. Hip Flasks:I added this part for comedic purposes but it also gave an opportunity to mention that Segun was no longer drinking alcohol and to show his discomfort just by seeing anything that reminded him of The Incident. There he was, the most handsome man in the room., Chidi and Morayo show up at the reception and see Segun, They missed the wedding ceremony as they were guest speakers discussing Our First Year at a relationship event in the afternoon, but when they did enter, everyone they walked past noticed., Mid bite into her layer of pounded yam, efo riro and beef that she excitedly received from her fork she noticed her old friend Oluwakunmi. Theres a touch of mystery in his movement as he makes his way from the Lahore airport in Pakistan, towards dipping in-and-out of shops looking for duct tape, suitcases and a gun. Proverbs 7:22 He was like a stag caught in a trap. During the reception, with him standing with her, she would be asked by guests why she added the coloured sash-belt, she would respond so eloquently a three strand chord is not easily broken. For this one, I unknowingly surrendered my imagination to God and the ideas began to flow. *Sorry, there was a problem signing you up. the wedding guest ending explained. The nations will walk in its light, and the kings of the world will enter the city in all their glory., John 8 verse 12:Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, I am the light of the world.