According to Lazarus, he attended COZA and found himself noticing how well-dressed some of the people around his age were.
He humorously recalled looking at their polished shoes and then looking down at his own.
“I looked at my leg and folded my leg under the chair.”
Lazarus said the moment affected him so much that when first-time guests were invited forward, he refused to go because he feared people might assume he needed financial help.
“I didn’t go, because they would think I needed charity.”
After the service, he said he became frustrated and decided he wanted to buy a better pair of shoes immediately.
But when he asked the price of one pair and was told it cost about ₦38,000 at the time, he was shocked.
The story captures a relatable struggle with comparison, especially when people begin measuring their progress against what others appear to have.
I Folded My Leg Under the Chair Because I Was Ashamed of My Shoes” — Apostle Femi Lazarus Recalls Feeling Intimidated by How His Age Mates Dressed at COZA
Lazarus’ experience serves as a reminder that outward appearance can easily create pressure and insecurity, but a person’s value and calling should not be determined by what others wear or possess.