READ: 1 John 2:15-17
And they said unto Moses, because there were no graves in Egypt, hast thou taken us away to die in the wilderness? Wherefore hast thou dealt thus with us, to carry us forth out of Egypt?
Exodus 14:11
Few survive in the ministry because their minds are on Egypt. You cannot serve the Lord and have your mind elsewhere. As I travel around Africa having crusades, I have met many ministers whose minds are on politics.
There are many men of God who want to be presidents of their countries. There are ministers whose minds are on diamonds, gold and silver. God has not called us to be businessmen. He has called us to be humble servants of God. He has called us to be priests who work in His house.
Be content with your call and you will be among the few that are chosen. Many are called but in the end only a few shine! Many are called but in the end only a few seem to excel in ministry. Keep your mind and your heart on God’s calling. Do not try to be anything that God has not called you to be. How can you serve the Lord if your mind is on Egypt?
How can you follow Jesus and be a successful minister if your mind is on the world? Love not the world; neither the things that are in the world! (1 John 2:15). Anyone who loves the world does not love the Father!
One of the reasons why people fall away is that they follow imposters. Korah rose up in rebellion in the wilderness (Numbers 16:1-3). Make sure you are following the right leader. Do not allow satan to mislead you!
God always has a legitimate leader whom He has set up. Satan will always present a counterfeit. He appears as an angel of light and many people think he is actually an angel. (2 Corinthians 11:13-15). Humble yourself and follow the one whom God has ordained to be in charge.