I´m a Chosen, who are you? The God of Chosen is always making a name for Himself even in faraway Johannesburg, South Africa.
During our Sunday service, the God of Chosen revealed His incredible power, showing Himself to be the undeniable Protector of His people. What could have turned into a tragic event transformed into a powerful testimony of divine preservation, leaving everyone in awe of God's mighty hand.
On that unforgettable Sunday morning, around 8:00 a.m., the brethren arrived at the church to find our branch pastor already inside, preparing the space for the service. As we walked in, we were greeted by a rather unusual and unsettling sight: birds had left droppings on several chairs and near the altar. It felt strange, so we joined the pastor in cleaning and arranging the chairs to get the sanctuary ready for worship.
Not long after, a sister entered the church and started opening the windows. She suddenly caught a whiff of a very unpleasant and odd smell. Concerned, she peered outside and spotted a man wandering onto the church grounds. She called out to him, asking what he was looking for. The man replied in Zulu that he was just checking out the cars. It later became clear that he was allegedly part of a gang that had come earlier to scout the church.
The Sunday service began, and at around 10:13 a.m., our branch pastor started introducing the message. But just ten to fifteen minutes later, armed r0bbers burst into the church, plunging the atmosphere into fear and chaos.
The attackers began firing at the pastor at the altar. In the midst of this terrifying ordeal, the brethren raised their voices, declaring with unwavering faith, “I AM A CHOSEN!” They called upon the name of the Lord, trusting in His power and protection.
According to the account of the incident, as the pastor and the brethren repeatedly proclaimed, “I am a Chosen ,” the armed r0bber who are you, the r0bber kept shooting at him, yet the bullets reportedly failed to penetrate his body.
As the shocking incident unfolded, the attackers unleashed a barrage of bullets at the Branch Pastor, but to everyone’s astonishment, none of the bullets managed to pierce his body. They also fired at another brother, yet he emerged unscathed as well. Realizing their assault had failed, the criminals panicked and tried to escape.
The brethren quickly sprang into action, chasing after them. During the pursuit, one of the suspects tossed a gun into a nearby bush, hoping to hide it. As the attackers made a dash for the bus they had arrived in, the brethren, along with some neighbors, managed to catch one of them. They then searched the bush and successfully retrieved the discarded gun.
Not long after, four police officers arrived on the scene, including a female officer. They explained that they couldn’t start taking statements until they confirmed the Branch Pastor’s condition, as he had already been rushed to the hospital for treatment and medication.
To everyone’s relief and surprise, the Branch Pastor returned to the church about an hour later. The police then approached him to take his statement. They also entered the church, where they found bullet casings and other evidence of the shooting scattered around. The officers then went to where the captured suspect was being held, handcuffed him, and placed him in a police van as the investigation continued.
Meanwhile, a large crowd of neighbors and passers-by had gathered, many visibly shocked by the events. Some openly expressed their disbelief, saying they had never seen anything like it before. They were left wondering how more than six bullets could be fired at someone without causing any harm.
In awe, some of the onlookers shared their belief that this was a clear demonstration of God’s mighty power. They expressed their conviction that the church truly serves the living God.
