"STEPHEN... I CHOOSE YOU!"

Sounds like a Pokemon line! If I remember it... there's a part in the song that says, "Gotta get them all! Gotta get them all!"

I just thought I'd post a rather random thought. Coming into the church ministry from being an engineer was truly a challenge. It was not just a personal challenge but for my family, friends and others very close to me. It had pushed us all to trust God more in faith and understanding that there's no other way to please Him without faith (Hebrews 11:6)

"STEPHEN... I CHOOSE YOU!"

It's as though God had a 'poke-ball' and call me out to do the task. What skill and talent does this little 'pokemon' have?

When God called me into the ministry, it wasn't as though I never felt the prompting before. I knew in my heart since I was around 16-17, that I would serve in the church and minister to the people. I knew that my heart was for Jesus, but I was not ready then. There was some growing up to do. This desire in me was growing slow and steadily within my soul.

Imagine with me for a moment. Let's imagine that you were a... Pokemon. Apparently, like any other creature; you'll need to grow. Feeding, sleeping, playing and more. These are all part and parcel of a Pokemon's life in order to face its challenges. Every Pokemon has its own unique ability. It only needs training and nurturing. Every challenge you meet will increase your skill and intelligent. Now, if God was a Pokemon Master.... what type of Pokemon would you be? How would you serve your Master when He calls you to do your task.

I wonder, if God was a Pokemon Master... He'll silently cry to himself, "Gotta get them all! Gotta get them all!" It would be like God to want the whole world saved and He choose His ultimate Pokemon "JESUS!".

I know this is a rather random and hilarious thought, but think about it. If you were a Pokemon, what kind would you be? Are you willing to be trained and nurtured? Are you willing to try your best and sometimes be defeated, just to be called again for the next challenge? Would you consider God as the "Pokemon Master" a loving and caring person?

What kind of Pokemon would you be?

God is saying this to you even today, ".... I CHOOSE YOU!"