The next area the enemy attacks is your ministry.
As I am reading this and studying my heart breaks, the Lord was speaking to my dad years before the enemy came in and stole everything.
I honestly believe disappointment and frustration lead to the disobedience which led to the fall. I say that because that was my own experience. Oh how I wished it had worked out differently but I am so thankful for the mercy and grace that God has shown me.
The devil would like nothing more that to tear down and destroy your ministry. When this happens it not only affects the shepherds but the sheep.
When I fell I saw the people who had worked under me crumble. I saw my children have doubt about God. If I could just erase all of this I would, but instead I will say I am thankful that when this prodigal ran home she was welcomed with loving arms from a loving God.
Sheep always follow their shepherd and the devil uses this as a tool or leverage to contaminate a church.
I think this is what we are seeing in the churches today. People are taking man’s word over God’s truth. Check it against the Word of God and if it doesn’t line up ask yourself why are you there?
This doesn’t only apply to pastors and preachers, it is for every teacher, deacon and leader in the church. If you do anything in ministry in church you’re a target for the enemy.
Last night my heart was just stirred. I miss being in full time ministry. I miss being connected on that level with people. I simply stood there and said God I am giving you me. That is my heart. I’ll do what He asks me to do. I’ll go where He sends me. I am making myself available. The enemy can no longer keep me from my destiny. Shame and guilt have no hold on me.
John10:10
The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.
