19/07/2026
Ministry and Challenges
Jesus Christ our Lord didn't have the ministry all easy when he came. He faced opposition from different quarters, even from unusual quarters. If you are called into ministry and you are busy complaining, murmuring and blaming everyone around you, you don't understand the assignment and it's challenges.
The first challenge of Jesus was from his immediate family. His brothers and sisters didn't believe in him. Even his mother Mary got confused at some point. No wonder they came to call him out of where he was preaching, and his response was brutal! Master, your mom and siblings are outside, they want to see you now! He responded, who's my mother? Who are my siblings? Only those who do God's will are my mother and siblings. Thank God, they later became strong pillars in ministry.
His kinsmen were worse. They kept seeing him as " the carpenter " all through his ministry life. They knew he had left carpentry work, they heard and saw great things he was doing allover Judea. They just insisted on seeing him with yesterday's eyes, to diminish his today's influence. No wonder his hometown was the worst place he ministered. He just couldn't do much due to their unbelief.
The religious leaders were another group. The entrance of Jesus into ministry was shifting the ministry landscape. More people were going to him, besides, he was liberating the people from the claw of religion. No wonder he was persecuted all through and killed by them. It wasn't the prophets of Baal who killed Jesus, it was people carrying the Bible. Think about it.
Another challenge Jesus faced was having associates who were slow in learning. If a whole Jesus taught you for three years with practical examples, and yet you don't understand, then there's a serious problem. Thank God they later had a turnaround.
Finally, Jesus had members who were only interested in bread! Their interest was miraculous, not the teaching. The day Jesus taught them serious stuffs, they left the church in thousands. No wonder from a church of thousands of people who witnessed outstanding signs, wonders, miracles and divine provisions. The Lord only left 120 at the upper room.
What are your ministry challenges. You are not the first, you won't be the last. Rise up by faith and continue your assignment. He'll see you through. He doesn't abandon his own. You'll succeed in Jesus name.
