BERHALA ISLAND
EPISODE 171: THE PRIEST'S ADVICE

    "Rather Podin .... We are children of God .... We cannot associate ourselves with idols. Don't ask the devil for anything .... But ask God. God is Most Gracious. Our Lord is Good. So .., whatever we ask of God will be granted. Don't worry Mr. Podin. Do not associate with the devil .... Danger, Mr. Podin .... That all the consequences will be behind .... Maybe today we can get what we want, we are given something by the idols, but later we will be required to return what they have given. Even more than that, we are considered to be his followers, we must lay down our lives to the idols. Such acts are dangerous, Mr. Podin .... Because our lives will not be saved .... We will go to hell .... We are kept out of heaven .... We are hated by God. Yes, Mr. Podin .... Please, Mr. Podin, who has believed in God, who is already a child of God .., do not once fellowship with the devil." said the Reverend who advised Podin at his home.

    Yes, at that time Ms. Melan called the church people, asking the Pastor and her church congregations for help, to pray for her husband, to pray for his family, that they might be saved by God, to avoid the danger of the fire.

    The words of the Reverend must have been very piercing into the heart of Podin. Surely Podin was also afraid of the name hell. Podin was also afraid of retribution on the Day of Resurrection. Podin also feared the name of torture in the end times.

    But of course it was not easy for Podin to get rid of the items he had saved. Of course, it is very difficult for Podin, because it is those things that have made him rich, those things that have given him wealth, it is those things that have given a more established life as a rich man.

    Indeed, if Podin remembers his past life, he is just a poor, poor man who is always insulted by his neighbors, who is always mocked by baskets that his wife should not be blinded. Even his family life suffered greatly. Yes, if Podin could eventually become wealthy, it was all because of Podin who met an old beggar, who gave him money, and gave Podin a clue, if he wants to get excessive wealth, the old man shows the direction to Podin. And at that time, Podin obeyed the words of his parents who saw him as a beggar, but instead gave gold money to him. Podin walked down the direction indicated, and finally, he reached the Island of Berhala. It was on the Island of Idols that finally Podin was able to get the treasure chests, chests containing jewelry, gold and diamond gems.

    Yes, Podin must have felt very heavy if he had to throw those things. Especially when he already knew the secret of the crates, the objects he saved, where from the chest could come out shy-creatures that could bring money, he said, spirits who can give wealth to themselves, tuyul-tuyul who fill the coffins full of money, without having to bother, without having to work, without having to look here and there, without having to look, without having to sweat.

    Indeed, the life of Podin at that time was very dependent on the sacred coffins. Even without the knowledge of his wife, to open his business, Podin had to ask for help from the tuyul creatures in the chest. And if at this time, he must throw away all his treasure chests, must get rid of all the sacred objects that have given pleasure in his life, leaving his life that had been good and well established, and have been, it can always be fulfilled by hoping for the sacred objects that he believes in, it is very difficult to get rid of them all. But he was also afraid that, if the Pastor said later, at the end of the day, at the end of the day, at the day of death, Podin would not be saved. It might even be tortured in the fires of hell.

    Indeed, Podin had seen himself, had watched with his own eyes, if he had ever met the creepy creature ruler of the island of Berhala. A giant creature with bat-like wings, with a dragon-like head with horns, eyes big and red smoldering. Out of his mouth came fire, and his tail was as sharp as an arrow. And in his hand that carried the spear of the trident ready to thrust it upon his rebellious followers, threatening his followers who no longer offered offerings to him. The creature that came from the hellhole, the creature that had thrown the body of Podin, just by wagging his tail alone, and in fact Podin was thrown away from the Island of Idols and fell at the top of a tree. Of course, that made Podin scared. And later, if Podin does not fulfill the request of the ruler of the island of idols, surely the creepy creature will be****** his body, will bring the body of Podin into the fire of hell.

    "But .., Mr. Pastor .... How can I follow God ...? How can I be saved by God ...?" asked Podin who was certainly still confused and still frightened by the creature he had met the creature that ruled the Island of Idols. Since Podin had already been threatened by the creature, if he had not made the offering, not given the sacrifice, then the demon incarnate creature would have dragged him into hell.

    "Quiet, Mr. Podin .... Don't worry .... Our God is a good God .... Our Lord is the God who always helps his people, Mr. Podin .... We just believe and surrender, surely God will help all the problems faced by Mr. Podin" said the pastor who gave comfort to Podin.

    Nevertheless, Podin was still hesitant, because he had indeed made a treaty, still had debt and was billed by the ruler of Pulau Berhala. It was still a burden in his mind.

    "But ...." Podin looks confused.

    "What's up, Mr. Podin ...? Just say .... Don't worry, God will definitely help." said the pastor again, who would like to know the problems faced by his new congregation.

    Podin, who was accompanied by his wife, was still confused by his circumstances, still afraid to come clean, still afraid to convey his problems.

    "Pah .., just say .... What's actually going on? Let us all help prayer later, let Papah be saved .... Papah does not suffer like this continue .... Papah's pain will also be cured immediately ..." so said Ms. Melan gave advice to her husband.

    "Mah .., I was afraid ..." said Podin, who immediately wrinkled his face because it was still overwhelmed by fear.

    "Yes .., Pah .... Afraid why ...? What's up ...?" ask Ms. Melan while twitching her husband's arm.

    "There are creepy creatures that threaten me ..." said the frightened Podin.

    "Don't be afraid, Mr. Podin .... Our God is a good God .... Our Lord is Mighty .... If Mr. Podin believes, Mr. Podin believes, the creepy creature must be defeated" said the priest who again motivated Podin.

    "Yes, Pah .... Don't be afraid .... God will give us strength .... God will definitely give Papah victory ..." added Ms. Melan who of course while scolding her husband.

    Podin was silent. He was worried again. Between believing in the words of the priest, but also still worried about the threat of evil creatures the ruler of Pulau Berhala.

    "Let's pray Mr. Podin, that God touch his body, remove all the evil forces that are bothering him" said the pastor inviting his congregation to pray for Podin.

    They also pray with their ordinances and beliefs. But of course the goal is to ask God for help, to give strength to Podin.