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I am a Chosen Trend: Standing Firm Against the Mockery of the Supernatural

In recent times, a phrase has been making the rounds on social media—“I am a chosen.” What started as a personal testimony has morphed into a joke. The phrase originates from a testimony shared by someone from a specific Christian denomination in Nigeria. The individual shared how God worked miraculously in their life, using the phrase, “I am a chosen,” to signify their religious affiliation. However, instead of celebrating the testimony, people on social media began using the phrase to mock the event and question its authenticity.

Similarly, a notable example of this kind of ridicule happened some time ago when the General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) shared a testimony. He recounted traveling to a cold region and asking God to make the weather favorable during his stay. He testified that God answered his prayer, and the weather became conducive for him. Not long after, a popular Nigerian artist openly mocked this testimony, claiming it was impossible.

Testimonies are at the heart of the Christian faith. The Bible itself is filled with stories of God’s supernatural acts, whether it be the parting of the Red Sea, the healing of the blind, or the raising of the dead. Testimonies are the modern-day reminders that God is still at work. Revelation 12:11 says, “They triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony...” Our testimonies serve as weapons in spiritual warfare, reinforcing God’s power and presence in our lives.

When someone shares a testimony, they are declaring that God is real, active, and involved in their circumstances. It’s a moment of personal victory and a testimony to others of God’s greatness. But what happens when those testimonies are met with skepticism, or worse, mockery?

The Danger of Joining the Mockery

The troubling part about this current social media trend is not that non-believers are ridiculing the testimony, but that Christians have joined in. It’s one thing for those outside the faith to doubt the power of God, but when believers—those who claim to believe in the miraculous—also mock testimonies, it becomes a dangerous cycle.

We live in a time where skepticism is on the rise, and while healthy skepticism isn’t necessarily bad, mocking the supernatural is a different story. In Mark 6:5-6, the Bible recounts how Jesus was unable to perform many miracles in His hometown of Nazareth because of their unbelief. Their skepticism shut the door to the supernatural. Similarly, when Christians mock testimonies or reduce them to mere jokes, we risk silencing the miraculous in our own lives.

This is a Battle Against the Supernatural

What many don’t realize is that there is a deeper spiritual activity going on. The dismissal and ridicule of testimonies are not just cultural phenomena; they are part of a larger attack on the reality of the supernatural in Christianity.

Ephesians 6:12 reminds us that our battle is not against flesh and blood, but against spiritual forces. When Christians join in mocking or doubting the supernatural, we unwittingly align ourselves with those forces working to undermine faith in God’s miraculous power. Testimonies are one of the ways we wage spiritual warfare, and we cannot afford to stand on the side of mockery.

The supernatural is a critical aspect of our faith. If we reject it or fail to acknowledge it, we dilute the gospel.

Someone sharing that his cooking gas would have finished but stayed way longer than it should is seen as capping but you say you believe that Jesus fed 5,000 with 5 loaves and 2 fish. We should ask ourselves: Do we believe that God parted the Red Sea? That Jesus turned water into wine? That He raised the dead? If we do, why do we find it hard to believe that God can perform other miraculous deeds today?

As Christians, we need to rise above the trend of joining the world in ridiculing the miraculous. Instead, we are called to be witnesses to the power of God and to defend the supernatural. When we doubt or mock testimonies, we allow ourselves to become instruments of the very skepticism we’re supposed to fight against.

It’s important to remember that we serve a God who can do the impossible. Our faith must reflect that. Let us be discerning and encourage those who share their testimonies, rather than tearing them down. God’s power is not limited to the pages of the Bible—it is alive and active today.

Conclusion

I am not validating anything but the next time we hear someone say “I am a chosen,” or anything different, let us pause and reflect. Are we going to join the mockers, or are we going to stand firm in the reality that God is still in the business of doing the impossible? The first question should be “can God do it?”

Our words and actions must align with the faith we profess. As Christians, let us remember that when we mock or discredit a testimony, we are not just questioning an individual’s experience; we are questioning God’s power and presence. Let’s stand firm in defending the supernatural, recognizing that our battle is spiritual and that our testimonies are key in proclaiming the victory we have through Christ.

Written by Israel Jinadu

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