The Unfinished Business

It was about the third week of February 2019, and I remember standing by the roadside when I sighted a huge Black Cow with white patches on its side, giving birth to a Calf (a new baby cow).  The calf was huge, looking healthy. In excitement, I shouted, "Look at this Cow giving birth in broad daylight across the street." There were other Cows besides the one giving birth, but they were not as big. As the head, the fore-legs (front legs), and down to the waistline came out, but before the hind-limbs could come out, something unusual happened. I saw two men wearing what appeared like a brown robe walk onto the huge Cow that was giving birth. And climbed onto the horns of the Cow, one on each side of the head. Despite the weight on the head of the Cow, it didn't collapse to the ground or succumb to the pressure from the two men.

Seeing the ugly scene evolving, I shouted, saying, "Hey, look at these two men climbing and sitting on top of the horns of a Cow that is giving birth to a new calf." Instantaneously, I dashed across the road to attack or chase away the intruders, to rescue the Cow and the Calf. As I ran across the street, towards the Cow and the attackers, I opened my eyes; it was just a dream.

I stood up, shaking, perplexed, not knowing what to do. I knew it was not a healthy sign. I then proceeded to do the usual: I prayed and committed the process into God's hands to take control. Not knowing what to make of it, I went to Google for a possible explanation or interpretation, but nothing useful manifested in my search.

I know childbirth ought to represent a new dawn. And I can also conclude, to a certain degree, that impeding the process of childbirth could represent the frustration of a purpose. Nevertheless, deciphering the dream was made more complicated because I was not expecting a new contract, job, or business opportunity. Much as I tried, I couldn't tie the knots. Though I was disturbed, I wasn't disillusioned, given the fact that the Cow did not collapse to the ground and the Calf did not suffer any harm. 

Above all, the fact that someone intervenes to chase away the intruders and is about to rescue the Cow and the Calf elicited a sense of optimism in me. In other words, the attack occurs when the process becomes insurmountable. Forcing the calf back into the Mother's womb is like inducing a cow to sail through the eyes of a needle.  A little bit relieved, I went about doing what I know how to do in the face of uncertainty: fasting and praying for God's intervention.

As I said earlier, I couldn't attach the dream to anything or any aspect of my life, whether businesswise or family-related, that I was anticipating a breakthrough. But today, about three months later, and after a series of quiet introspection, prayer and fasting, I have gained some new insights into the revelation. It isn't about me or about a personal business prospect. It was something bigger. 

Analysis

Medically, as well as in real life, when a woman is about to put to bed, and the legs of baby come out first, that by itself is a disaster waiting to happen. On the other hand, when the head and the hands are out first, there is a cause for joy. Because at that stage in the delivery process, even a novice can help to pull the baby out of the mother's cavity. Worst case scenario, only a little push is required, and the baby is out.

Also, if the attack was during pregnancy and labour, it would be a different matter entirely. Here, the birth was about 99.9% completed - the Baby was almost out of its Mom's womb, healthy and bigger than usual. The frustration of purpose or the attack, jejune as it was, came too late. That it was not allowed to eject completely is an exercise in futility.   

If the attack was in the dark or in a secluded area or in secret, then the attackers could mount a vigorous defence, and indeed there was no attack (we didn't orchestrate frustration). In the instant case, the birth (victory) was in the open, and the attack (frustration of purpose) was in the open, witnessed by the general public. You can't dispute the obvious. And when you had a rescuer on board, poised to inflict maximum damage to rescue the Mama and the Baby, you could rest assured that the newborn would kiss the earth. Also, the fact that the Cow didn't collapse to the ground under pressure, creates room for optimism, to wit, the process may be delayed, but cannot be completely vacated. It may only take some time. Despite everything, I am optimistic that what will be will be. For it is stated, blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the Earth. Amen. This was Vice President Atiku Abubakar's presidential election victory nipped in the bud. I invested a lot of my time into it, and I am not surprised that I am getting this revelation.