And you should imitate me, just as I imitate Christ. (1Corinthians 11:1, NLT)

In my early years in full-time God’s Work (ministry), the hardship was almost unbearable. Then I thought in my heart to go under the mentorship of some  ‘Church-fathers’ who appeared to have made it in ministry’. 

As I was praying over my intentions, I heard the voice of God in my Spirit say: “if you follow them, i will finish with you as i have finished with them” This was wayback in 2001

I did not need further advice. 

That thought perished. Thank God for the Holy Spirit and the grace to obey.

In later years, through their utterances and actions, I have seen how God lovingly saved me from those wolves in disguise. 

According to our picture post, their “conduct shows they are really enemies of the cross of Christ…their god is their appetite, they brag about shameful things,and they think only about this life here on earth” (See Philippians 3:18-19)

Be Watchful and Prayerful:

Be watchful over who you are affiliated to or whose ministry is your model. And pray earnestly before putting yourself under the “mentorship or ministry” of anyone.

Remember how the old prophet deceived the young prophet and even officiated at his burial? (See 1Kings 13:11-30)

The key points to note in the story are these:

1. The young prophet heard directly from God. (See verse 17)
2. The old prophet heard from ‘angels’ (could be fallen angels) (See verse 18)
3. The old prophet deliberately misled the young man to disobey God and cut short his life and ministry.(See verses 18 & 26)

It shall not be your portion in the matchless name of Jesus Christ. 

Do not forsake the honor of your calling:

The Bible says, “Those who regard lying vanities Forsake their own mercy.” (See Jonah 2:8)

Whatever you don’t have, you don’t need.

Do you not know that many big names and big ministries you assume follow God, have sold out to satan and have become agents of darkness? Their intent is to steal, kill and destroy Humans.

We do not despise them, nor should we join with them. Instead, we should pray for them and never follow their examples. They really have nothing good to give you. 

God who called you is faithful. 

Resolve to look up to God alone as your provider and sustainer. He will never fail you. He will send you consistent ministry-partners and you’ll never lack anything good in life and ministry. 

I am a living witness.

Way to Go:

You need to live by Biblical principles. It helps to clearly define your statement of faith (know WHOM you have believed and WHAT you believe). It will help you to stand strong against the ongoing deceptions. 

Even though Christianity is a ‘together-faith’, Salvation is a personal race- work out your salvation with fear and trembling.

It is important to have clearly defined goals in ministry. Revisit the mandate of your Call. Are you doing what you are called to do?  Identify where you missed it, repent and get back in.

Prayer:

After you have ministered and won trillions of Souls to the Kingdom of God, you won’t become a castaway. I pray you wax stronger, blaze new trails and chart new courses, in life and ministry and touch lives supernaturally, in Christ matchless name. 

Let those who have ears hear.

Shalom from Hephzibah Christly- The Spiritual Warrior