Shalom saints, this is a hard Post,
but I have to share it all the same. To those who take this in humility, and
act accordingly, it would sure change your life. But to those who don't, good
luck.
JOHN 7:3-6 (NLT)
3 And Jesus’ brothers said to him, “Leave here and go
to Judea, where your followers can see your miracles! 4 You can’t
become famous if you hide like this! If you can do such wonderful things, show
yourself to the world!” 5 For even his brothers didn’t believe in
him. 6 Jesus replied, “Now is not the right time for me to go, but
you can go anytime
I'm quite concerned for our younger
brethren, in a hurry to shine. I see too many young folks who are in a hurry to
shine, have their faces on flyers and billboards, and platforms who have no
business holding a mic yet. Most don't even know who they are to begin with. No
revelation of God yet. But they want to have albums and sing everywhere. They
have not served, but want to be served. They are quick to say God told me, when
it is clear God didn't. If you are one of those, can you just SIT DOWN! And
know God first!!!! That thing driving you may just be your flesh. A desire to
be a star, and that's all. There is time for everything. Your job now is Psalm
27:4. Do that first until the anointing comes on you. Behold the glory first
before trying to reflect it. You sing from an overflow of revelation of God.
Most don't even have yet. JESUS, the son of God, and God by all standards,
spent years learning and asking questions from doctors of the Law. And even
when he was asked to "Show himself", said "my time has not
come", when you come out before your time, you fizzle out fast!!! And
without any impact. The crave to be celebrated is getting out of hand in our
time. Truth is, People don't want to celebrate mediocrity. Get some substance
first. Haba!
Most genuine music ministers we
celebrate today had to go through a path. One of consecration, mentoring and
discipleship. Look at Sinach, though not someone I know one on one, apart from
meeting her at the Experience. Even after having her songs everywhere, still
didn't go everywhere. Only until recently do we see her coming out frequently.
She still serves in her church, and submits to her pastor.
By God's grace, I had to be mentored
for about 10 years by my late pastor, ESKOR MFON. People would come asking him
to have me minister outside, but he would tell them I wasn't mature yet. I
could play the trumpet so well, sing and etc. but he insisted I had a lot more
to learn.
But now, someone just sings a note,
plays a few scales and they want to be independent. They print business cards,
have a website, get a PR consultant and want to travel the world. HOW NOW?????
Sit under the Word first. Be
mentored. Serve. Submit to a local church and pastor. Practice and work on your
craft and character. And when the time comes, it will be very clear.
You won't have to beg to minister,
the world would practically chase after you, because you carry something. I ask
you, WETIN YOU CARRY?
You want to have REAL IMPACT, with
posterity? This is THE WAY. At least in this kingdom. Don't be deceived. There
is a path in this kingdom. If you sense a calling to the music ministry, the
next thing to do is not to SHEW YOURSELF. RATHER, HIDE YOURSELF....seeking God,
until you find him. It is what you have found that you then sing to the world.
This is a hard saying, who shall hear
it. I say this out of love. It's hard, but it's the truth. God bless you.
Nathaniel Bassey
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