The Enemy Only Attacks What Is Valuable
Reflections on Worship and Ministry from Chelsea Brasel
Music has always been a huge part of my life. At the young age of fourteen, I knew God was calling me to music ministry. There were many times I remember singing to the wall because I was scared to death to face a crowd. I would absolutely almost make myself sick before any kind of worship service if I knew I had to sing. Over the years God and a lot of wonderful mentors helped to change that in me. I still have a healthy fear, but to see God move is what I long for. When you step out into your calling it isn’t always the easiest thing to do. You may find yourself asking “is this for me?”, “did God really want ME to do this?”, or “am I really qualified to do this?”. My friend, I asked myself those same questions. Some of my biggest mental battles have taken place amidst me being in the dead center of God’s calling.
I am a firm believer that the enemy attacks what is valuable, and if Satan feels that you’re a threat within your ministry, he will attack.
It says in 1 Peter 5:8 that the enemy roars around AS a lion seeking whom he MAY devour. It says MAY because the enemy can’t kill what isn’t allowed. It also says AS a lion not that he IS a lion. It almost reminds you of a gnat at a BBQ. You know the gnat is there; it’s just annoying. Don’t let him steal your ministry from you today. Step out in faith, cover yourself with the Word, and find boldness and truth knowing that God has called you to your ministry. Our callings are so precious because not only do they allow growth of all kinds in yourself, but they cause growth in the kingdom of God, and someone out there needs YOU! You know how I said some of my biggest mental battles have taken place in my ministry? So have some of my biggest blessings, victories, and breakthroughs, and to me those far outweigh the mental battles. This is an example of a blessing through ministry on a Facebook post I made on Easter when we moved into our new church home:
I’ve went to Link Church (former Fernwood) my whole life. It has always been home to me. Even when I strayed I knew when God helped me find my way again home would always be Link. When I stepped into music ministry my prayer and hopes and dreams has always been to see people worship with an incredible fire and freedom. I have longed to see people be set free, lost coming home, and the Holy Spirit pouring out into people’s lives through worship. I have desired to see people be free in their worship silent tears, hands raised, shouts of joy, dancing, jumping, however free worship felt to the individual. I’ve ached to see excitement in the house of God. I have prayed to see people of different walks of life, age, and ethnicity be under the roof of my home church. Today I got to witness as 506 people did all of these things at Link Church. I am currently living one of my prayers.
To see people worship like this was one of the happiest moments of my life. Don’t give up on your calling. If you find yourself not knowing what they may be, seek God in prayer and in His Word. We have a church and a world full of people that need YOU, and you are so worthy of what God is calling you to. We have so many wonderful opportunities to serve within our church. We also have a wonderful opportunity to grow and become disciples in our 4-D class. Don’t miss out on these opportunities to grow and help with your calling! You’ve got this! Don’t give up! God’s got you!
Excellent message sister Chelsea. Praise God 😁.