13/05/2024
DEAR PASTOR
Be careful with these categories of persons in Ministry
1. Expired Old Prophet - 1 Kings 13:1-29
It was the Expired Old Prophet that made the man of God disobeyed God, and when judgement came, he was the first to look for how to bury the innocent and inexperienced man of God. In ministry, please be careful with expired prophets.
> 1 Kings 13:29 And the prophet took up the carcase of the man of God, and laid it upon the ass, and brought it back: and the old prophet came to the city, to mourn and to bury him.
2. Wicked Elder Brothers - Luke 15:25-32
The prodigal son misbehaved but at least he realized his mistakes. Instead of the elder brother to be happy of his return, he got offended. Which means he was happy with his brother's sudden disappearance. In ministry, please be careful with wicked Elder Brothers.
> Luke.15.28 - "The older brother was angry and wouldn't go in. His father came out and begged him,
3. Envious Younger Brothers - Gen 25:31-34
It's a normal thing that after the death of the father, his first son takes over hereditary position like ancestral thrones. In the case of Esua and Jacob, it was an invisible throne called "ABRAHAMIC COVENANT" Jacob and their mother Rebecca fought until they took over the inheritance from careless Esua. In ministry, be careful with Younger pastors who has backing of Rebecca's kitchens and are ready to buy your birthrights. They are the ones using social media to intimidate and oppress others with their achievements in ministry. Any little opportunity, they want you to feel like a failure in ministry. No matter their achievements don't mind them, they are younger brothers in ministry. Refuse to bow to their drama.
> Genesis 25:31 And Jacob said, Sell me this day thy birthright.
4. Wicked Disciples - Luke 22:48
If there was anybody to betray Jesus, it would have not be his disciples and even Judas Iscariot at that. Judas Iscariot was not just a disciple but a trusted one. Someone in charge of the economy of the church. As a pastor, you must be very careful with your disciples, those who knows the secret of your ministry. It's not every follower you opened up to. Set boundaries, rules and regulations to restrict them from certain undue privileges.
Luke 22:6 And he promised, and sought opportunity to betray him unto them in the absence of the multitude.
CONCLUSION
It's true ministry can't be done by one person and no matter how careful and good you're, you must come in contact with bad, ungrateful and stubborn people. Apply wisdom, pray deeper and follow the leading of the holy Spirit. Forgive yourself for trusting enemies, there is no better way to restart than now. Sit down, rearrange your life and activities. Don't be afraid to make changes.
MAY GOD DELIVER US FROM MINISTRY ENEMIES IN JESUS NAME
Smith Ministries
Gabriel Smith
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