Diaspora News of Wednesday, 7 February 2024

Source: Frank Ntiamoah, Contributor

From deportation to dedication: Apostle Bismark Osei Akomeah's inspirational journey

Apostle Akomeah in an interview with Frank Akomeah play videoApostle Akomeah in an interview with Frank Akomeah

In an emotionally charged interview on Hello Frank's YouTube channel, Apostle Bismark Osei Akomeah, the resilient founder and leader of Jesus Power Assembly of God Church in Columbus, Ohio, shared a life story that unfolded from deportation to dedication.

Apostle Akomeah's journey began when he was abruptly deported from Europe to Ghana with nothing but the weight of uncertainty on his shoulders.

Struggling to make ends meet, his challenges compounded when his first child was born. The hospital detained the newborn until Apostle Akomeah could settle the mounting bills. It was a bleak moment that would set the stage for an incredible test of faith.

With nowhere to turn, Apostle Akomeah found himself sleeping at the Kumasi-Asafo old Neoplan station for an agonizing three years. The cold concrete became his bed, and the uncertainties of life were his nightly companions.

In those dark hours, he clung to the mercies of a friend who became his lifeline, offering support that was instrumental in helping him navigate through the storm.

As dawn broke, Apostle Akomeah's determination to rise from the ashes led him to the streets of Kumasi, where he became a "shoe-shine" boy. Armed with a resilient spirit, he faced the challenges head-on, striving to make ends meet in the midst of adversity.

However, the absence of proper formal education became a formidable barrier in his life, hindering his ability to read and write.

Yet, Apostle Akomeah's story is not one of despair but a testament to the human spirit's triumph over adversity. Through sheer determination and unwavering faith, he transformed his life from the shadows of destitution to becoming a beacon of hope in Columbus, Ohio.

The Jesus Power Assembly of God Church, under his leadership, stands as a testament to the power of resilience and the unwavering belief in a brighter tomorrow.

In the interview, Apostle Akomeah shared, "Life may throw its hardest punches, but it is up to us to rise from the ashes. Every setback is a setup for a comeback, and my journey is a testament to the fact that with faith, determination, and the support of others, one can overcome even the darkest of circumstances."

His story resonates not only with the faithful congregation of his church but also with a wider audience that finds inspiration in the indomitable spirit of a man who turned adversity into an opportunity for redemption.

Apostle Bismark Osei Akomeah's journey serves as a poignant reminder that even in the face of life's harshest challenges, the human spirit can soar to unimaginable heights, lighting a path for others to follow.