The Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Ministries has gained social media attention following a myriad of surreal testimonies from its members. Drawing inference from the testimonies, one can conclude that the members believe that exclaiming “I am a Chosen” three times gives them protection in the face of danger.
From being cut by a machete to the head without effect, to an Aladdin magic-carpet-like-lion transporting another, to a non-stop shooting for 2 hours without impact, our ears have been filled with these bizarre testimonies that have now become an internet sensation with netizens making a jest of them.
Truth be told, the testimonies from the Chosen Church members are not the most ridiculous we have heard. Interestingly, the same people we have been enlightening these years not to fall for self-acclaimed miracle workers are making a jest of the Chosen. If you ask me, I think it is because the Chosen members ae not speaking good English Language and wearing clean and expensive garments.
Which is more preposterous between someone who says a lion carried him magically from point A to Point B and someone who says he drank tea with God? Is making a phone call with God less ridiculous than being shot without the bullet penetrating? How about Pastor Chris Oyakhilome who, with his magic handkerchief, says “Take it! Take it!”, and the congregation, save the cameraman, go into a matrix of vibrations.
When will people be free from the lies of Shehus and Pastors who take advantage of their vulnerabilities and sell them lies in the name of God? These scams come in different dimensions; River Jordan water, Soap, Olive Oil, Holy Water, Holy handkerchief, Holy Apron, Fortified rosary, Anointed unknown substance, etc.
When you examine the thought of a lot of people, they are not better of those at the Chosen church they make jest off. In the name of seeking spiritual assistance, some women are now wives of Babalawos, Alfas and Pastors.
On the Muslim part, you cannot go to some local markets in Jalabia without some women asking you to come and buy rat heads, lizards, pigeon teeth, snail shells, cowry shells, etc. For some others, it is the Pastor spitting on your face in the name of deliverance or the Babalawo asking to bathe you naked.
While we make jest of the clowns from the Chosen Church, it is time for everyone to begin questioning what lies and deceit they take for spirituality, else, you are not better off the “I am Chosen x3” group.
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Bashir Lucas Samson Lukman
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