SEE WHAT NATHANIEL BASSEY HAS TO SAY ABOUT IT
In Relations to Our Gospel Music Ministers
CHRISTIANITY IS NOT ABOUT HITTING IT BIG !!!
I came across an article online with the caption,
"7 secular musicians that made it big after leaving
church choir"
I wasn't surprised. Because indeed the figure is
much more than than that. The fact is that most
of the people, the younger generation that is, in
the secular music industry at the moment have
their roots in church. It is worrisome no doubt but
if we read the scriptures, we'll realize such things
have been aforementioned.
We have discussed some of the issues we face as
Christian musicians, and I remember speaking
about honour a few weeks back. The need to
honour and support our own. You may source that
out, I'm sure it would bless you.
However, what is rather disturbing is the fact that
our own people, in church, seem to envy the
"success" of the secular musicians and justify
their switch to the secular industry. And this
speaks volumes. It shows we are yet to truly
grasp what Christianity is all about. More so, what
being a gospel musician, or more appropriately, a
music minister like I choose to call it, entails.
Christianity is not about hitting it big oooooooo !
(Emphasis on the oooo). Neither is gospel music.
It's not about using the name of Jesus to have
hits, fame, cars, land, houses, endorsements,
women, awards etc. it is about TAKING UP YOUR
CROSS AND FOLLOWING JESUS !!! Where did this
"hitting it big Christianity come from"? Yes ! We
can hit it big, we serve a God of breakthroughs,
and as New Testament believers we are armed
with the knowledge of Christ's finished work on
the cross, and know it's his will that we prosper
as our souls prosper. And you may have seen
from my previous posts that I'm a firm believer in
the prosperity of God's people. But those are
mere benefits. Christianity is about living the life
of God. After dying to flesh and things of this
world.
So If your sole aim and ambition is to hit it big as
a gospel musician, you better SWITCH NOW !
Because I serve a God that disappoints the
devices of the crafty. And You may just be
frustrated.
Satan in his temptation of Jesus offered him the
whole world in exchange for worship. What do you
think is happening now??? The devil won't come
physically with horns on his head and blood
dripping from is tongue to say that? He comes in
subtle ways, nicely packaged in the form of
platforms and opportunities to lure many away.
That's why I'm not a fan of music reality shows,
because i see them as baits and hooks. Indeed
that article justifies this. Many who have "hit it
big" go in as Christians, a lot of them singing
christian songs during the auditions and
competition, and as soon as they win, switch, or
are compelled to do so by the record labels or
show organizers as the case may be. That's why I
have declined being a judge or umpire when
invited. But I know a number of you may not
agree with this particular point, but it's okay. No
wahala.
We have seen recent pictures of Coptic Christians
from Egypt who were beheaded just because of
their faith in Christ. They chose to die gruesomely
in the hands of the terror group, Isis, than deny
Christ, while some of us are already denying Him
(or planning to deny him) just for material things,
pleasures and transient riches. The same was the
case with the great apostles we read about in
scripture. Many of them after performing great
signs, wonders and miracles suffered untold
hardship and died painfully, for Christ.
We are not even talking about dying
"sef" (colloquial Naija expression), and we are
already denying the cross of Jesus. Honestly, if
people really knew what it meant to be born again,
they would seriously consider before responding
to an altar call. There is a life that is beyond food,
cloths and shelter. It is the life of the Spirit. And
no matter what you own and have in this present
world ,without Christ you are empty. Ever heard of
the expression JOY UNSPEAKABLE AND FULL OF
GLORY? It has nothing to do with material things.
It's a joy that the HolyGhost gives. Exclusive to
those in Christ Jesus. Money can't buy it.
By Gods grace I've been privileged to meet one or
two secular guys, and also know and met one that
switched, and switched back to the kingdom. They
tell me CLEARLY, all that life is NOTHING.
EMPTINESS AND VANITY. And I hear things like, "
I admire you". That's because deep in their hearts
they know where they ought to be. And that's why
we must pray for them, and if led, reach out to
them in love. ( Not by collaborating with them
though, because our people now use "the reaching
out" excuse to explain their musical collaborations
with them) .
So friends and fellow music ministers, let's wake
up and discern. You are the one living the "good
life". Because the God-life is the good life. Don't
wait till you loose the joy of your salvation,
anointing and glory before you realize what
precious thing you have. It is not worth loosing.
May The Lord help us all, by his grace, to stand
till the very end. In Jesus' name.
Amen.
God bless you.
Please help send to a gospel musician you know.
It might just save a soul.
I came across an article online with the caption,
"7 secular musicians that made it big after leaving
church choir"
I wasn't surprised. Because indeed the figure is
much more than than that. The fact is that most
of the people, the younger generation that is, in
the secular music industry at the moment have
their roots in church. It is worrisome no doubt but
if we read the scriptures, we'll realize such things
have been aforementioned.
We have discussed some of the issues we face as
Christian musicians, and I remember speaking
about honour a few weeks back. The need to
honour and support our own. You may source that
out, I'm sure it would bless you.
However, what is rather disturbing is the fact that
our own people, in church, seem to envy the
"success" of the secular musicians and justify
their switch to the secular industry. And this
speaks volumes. It shows we are yet to truly
grasp what Christianity is all about. More so, what
being a gospel musician, or more appropriately, a
music minister like I choose to call it, entails.
Christianity is not about hitting it big oooooooo !
(Emphasis on the oooo). Neither is gospel music.
It's not about using the name of Jesus to have
hits, fame, cars, land, houses, endorsements,
women, awards etc. it is about TAKING UP YOUR
CROSS AND FOLLOWING JESUS !!! Where did this
"hitting it big Christianity come from"? Yes ! We
can hit it big, we serve a God of breakthroughs,
and as New Testament believers we are armed
with the knowledge of Christ's finished work on
the cross, and know it's his will that we prosper
as our souls prosper. And you may have seen
from my previous posts that I'm a firm believer in
the prosperity of God's people. But those are
mere benefits. Christianity is about living the life
of God. After dying to flesh and things of this
world.
So If your sole aim and ambition is to hit it big as
a gospel musician, you better SWITCH NOW !
Because I serve a God that disappoints the
devices of the crafty. And You may just be
frustrated.
Satan in his temptation of Jesus offered him the
whole world in exchange for worship. What do you
think is happening now??? The devil won't come
physically with horns on his head and blood
dripping from is tongue to say that? He comes in
subtle ways, nicely packaged in the form of
platforms and opportunities to lure many away.
That's why I'm not a fan of music reality shows,
because i see them as baits and hooks. Indeed
that article justifies this. Many who have "hit it
big" go in as Christians, a lot of them singing
christian songs during the auditions and
competition, and as soon as they win, switch, or
are compelled to do so by the record labels or
show organizers as the case may be. That's why I
have declined being a judge or umpire when
invited. But I know a number of you may not
agree with this particular point, but it's okay. No
wahala.
We have seen recent pictures of Coptic Christians
from Egypt who were beheaded just because of
their faith in Christ. They chose to die gruesomely
in the hands of the terror group, Isis, than deny
Christ, while some of us are already denying Him
(or planning to deny him) just for material things,
pleasures and transient riches. The same was the
case with the great apostles we read about in
scripture. Many of them after performing great
signs, wonders and miracles suffered untold
hardship and died painfully, for Christ.
We are not even talking about dying
"sef" (colloquial Naija expression), and we are
already denying the cross of Jesus. Honestly, if
people really knew what it meant to be born again,
they would seriously consider before responding
to an altar call. There is a life that is beyond food,
cloths and shelter. It is the life of the Spirit. And
no matter what you own and have in this present
world ,without Christ you are empty. Ever heard of
the expression JOY UNSPEAKABLE AND FULL OF
GLORY? It has nothing to do with material things.
It's a joy that the HolyGhost gives. Exclusive to
those in Christ Jesus. Money can't buy it.
By Gods grace I've been privileged to meet one or
two secular guys, and also know and met one that
switched, and switched back to the kingdom. They
tell me CLEARLY, all that life is NOTHING.
EMPTINESS AND VANITY. And I hear things like, "
I admire you". That's because deep in their hearts
they know where they ought to be. And that's why
we must pray for them, and if led, reach out to
them in love. ( Not by collaborating with them
though, because our people now use "the reaching
out" excuse to explain their musical collaborations
with them) .
So friends and fellow music ministers, let's wake
up and discern. You are the one living the "good
life". Because the God-life is the good life. Don't
wait till you loose the joy of your salvation,
anointing and glory before you realize what
precious thing you have. It is not worth loosing.
May The Lord help us all, by his grace, to stand
till the very end. In Jesus' name.
Amen.
God bless you.
Please help send to a gospel musician you know.
It might just save a soul.
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