“But now bring me a minstrel. And it came to pass, when the
minstrel played, that the hand of the LORD came upon him.” 2 Kings 3:15
Bring me minstrel means bring a vessel who can create a spiritual atmosphere through music in order to be in God’s presence to be able to fellowship with Him and know His mind. It can also mean, bring me a minstrel for me to experience a transformational change of being a natural man to a supernatural man who will be able to see the invisible and hear the inaudible. (Ezekiel 37:1)
Who Is A Minstrel?
A minstrel is not just a skillful musician, but a born-again worshipper, Spirit-filled Christian, humble, with clean hands and a pure heart (Psalm 24:3-4; Hebrews 12:14).
Many can sing but not all can attract His presence. Only sanctified holy vessels will sing to attract God’s attention. (John 4:23-24; 9:31)
“But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.” John 4:23-24
We know that God does not listen to sinners, but if anyone is a worshiper of God and does his will, God listens to him. We know that God does not listen to sinners, but if anyone isa worshiper of God and does his will, God listens to him. (John 9:31 ESV)
Minstrels are anointed Ministers who create an atmosphere for God’s presence.
What Are the Attributes of Minstrels?
Christian music ministry must not be limited to sound and melody, it is spiritual because through Spirit-led music, minstrels prepare the ground for God’s presence to dwell, much like Elisha called for a minstrel to set the prophetic atmosphere. Therefore, the following
are some of the attributes of minstrels to always make spiritual impact.
1. A minstrel will not run after fame but after flame-Matthew 16:24. 1 Samuel 16:23, Psalm 22:3; 2 Kings 3:15. Minstrels should be able to charge up the atmosphere for the presence of God (Holy Ghost fire) to come down. The name of the minstrel that played for Elisha is unknown till today, yet we are still talking about the prophetic encounter: 2 Kings 3:10-18.
A minstrel that will make impact should only be interested in making Jesus popular.
John 3:30 “He must increase, but I must decrease.” However, there is no one who is genuinely interested in making the gospel popular that will lose anything here on earth. Mark 10:29-31.
2. A minstrel must continuously answer the following questions:
A. Who am I serving?
* Is my service about God, man, or myself?
* Is it merely about meeting personal needs, enriching my pockets, or is it an act of worship intended to bring down the presence of God for healing, salvation, direction, and the transformation of souls? (Colossians 3:23-24, John 4:23-24)
B. Where am I going?
After I have sung and ministered here on earth, will I be counted worthy to sing in heaven? Is my heart right with God beyond the pulpit and the microphone? (Matthew 7:21, Philippians 3:20-21, Revelation 14:3)
C. What is at stake by my ministration?
Is my ministration just a performance, or does it bring down God’s glory?
Are there lives depending on my ministration? Will it take people to hell or make people to go to heaven? (Ezekiel 33:6, 1 Corinthians 9:27; Romans 14:7; Matthew 5:16)
3. A Minstrel Must Be Skillful
*Anybody can perform music, but not everyone can minister effectively.
*A true minstrel must be skillful, trained, and spiritually attuned. II Timothy 2:15; Eccl 10:10.
God does not just use availability, He also values ability.
“Then answered one of the servants, and said, Behold, I have seen a son of Jesse
the Bethlehemite, that is cunning in playing, and a mighty valiant man, and a
man of war, and prudent in matters, and a comely person, and the LORD is with
him.” 1 Samuel 16:18
4. Must Be Born Again and Have A Lifestyle of Holiness
You cannot truly minister in the Spirit if you are not born of the Spirit. Also, there is no place in the kingdom of God for those who are not born of God.
“Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be
born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” John 3:3
Being born again is the foundation; holiness is the evidence. A minstrel’s lifestyle must be free from sin, marked by purity, humility, and obedience to the Word. (Hebrews 12:14; Romans 12:1. Isaiah 52:11)
IN CONCLUSION
Minstrels are not mere performers, but ministers of God who shift spiritual climates and honour God by magnifying His presence. A minstrel must make music a divine tool for care, healing, deliverance, and spiritual warfare by praying and living a worthy lifestyle. When empowered by the Holy Spirit, music becomes a pathway through which God Himself manifests His presence and power. (Psalm 24:3-4) 2025
(Excerpts from RCCG HELPS WEEKEND 2025)