My name is Nonhlanhla Lucky Gugushe, the author of the book “Now I know: An Encounter with God Who Raises Standards”.
This is my testimony, and the YouTube link provided captures the day when I had a profound encounter with God in church, a moment where it felt as if the sun stood still.
My son was born a normal child, but his life took a drastic turn when he was one and a half years old due to epilepsy. Since his birth in 2010, our lives have been a journey of deliverance, healing, and restoration. He comes from a lineage of kingship, where heirs to the throne are displaced, and the lives of potential successors are often threatened.
I wrote my book on the 29 November 2015 the day my son experienced a resurrection. During that moment, as we slept, I had a visitation in my room. There was a new fragrance that filledand covered the room. I saw my son seated on the right and left of the lap but I did not see the man.
I heard a voice proclaiming, “Now you know I am the one who raises standards. Go and testify, and tell the people that I raise standards.” Overwhelmed, I replied, “Lord, I have never written a book in my life.” But He assured me, “I will put words in your mouth. Right now, you are in the mercy seat.” The title “Now I Know: An Encounter with God Who Raises Standards” stems from this divine encounter.
My publishing journey was remarkably smooth. I submitted my manuscript to Inspired Publishers in Johannesburg, where they handled all aspects of editing, grammar, and the photoshoot. The book was ready by May 2020, having been submitted in 2019, and it includes a digital copy as part of the package.
