Pastor Ezekiel Odero Says Wife Sarah's Poor Parents Refused To Allow Them Marry Because He Was Broke

• Pastor Ezekiel Odero said parents of his wife Sarah objected their marriage because of his financial status
• As the pressure intensified, Sarah fled her home and vanished, leaving her parents to look for her desperately
• Sarah's parents eventually gave in and begged Pastor Ezekiel to take her as his wife, seeing the effect of their actions on their daughter's wellbeing

New Life Church and Prayer Centre Pastor Ezekiel Odero has shared a touching account of how he faced immense challenges when seeking his wife Sarah's hand in marriage.

Recalling the pivotal moment when he went to pay Sarah's bride price before their wedding, Pastor Ezekiel recounted the unexpected opposition from his in-laws.

Love vs financial struggles

They questioned why their daughter had chosen a man of humble means when her family was also experiencing financial difficulties.

Their concerns led to a demand for Pastor Ezekiel to prove his ability to care for Sarah by paying for her relatives' fare to attend the wedding.

With limited financial resources, the man of God faced a difficult choice.

Having offered two goats as part of the bride price, he only had KSh 4,000, yet he had a wedding to fund.

"I was not rich because I had only taken two goats to their home as a bride price. Her uncle refused to allow her to get married to me. And they told me that if I wanted to marry their daughter, I had to pay fare for her relatives so they could attend our wedding.

I told them I had only KSh 10,000; out of which, I had spent KSh 6,000 on buying the two goats and was only left with KSh 4,000, which was supposed to be his wife's fare to their wedding," the preacher narrated during his sermon.

Ezekiel explained his predicament to Sarah, expressing his love but hesitating to take her hand due to her parent's objections.

Sarah refuses to let Pastor Ezekiel go

In response to the mounting pressure, Sarah made a brave decision.

She left her home and disappeared, prompting her family to search frantically for her.

Realising the impact of their actions on their daughter's well-being, they ultimately relented and asked Pastor Ezekiel to take her as his wife, fearing that she might harm herself in distress.

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Sarah says marriage to Ezekiel isn't perfect

Previously, TUKO.co.ke reported that Pastor Sarah talked about marriage, advising women to be prayerful for their relationships to last.

The mother of three said dowry isn't a promise that marriage would last long, telling off those who keep demanding expensive dowry.

"I have lived with Pastor Ezekiel for 17 years now. He paid two goats for my dowry which he was gifted by a friend. Mahari sio ndoa, ndoa ni roho," she said.

Sarah said people kept asking her when her husband was going to pay 'proper dowry' and wasn't bothered.

The celebrated preacher revealed their marriage wasn't perfect, but they don't go to marriage counsellors for advice.