The Right Mentor
As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another. (Proverbs 27:17)
We need someone to sharpen us, mentor us and simply be there for us. Did Jesus have a mentor, someone who taught Him things? Of course. It was Joseph, His earthly father. What a wonderful choice God made! Jesus learned to work with wood as a carpenter and caught the heart of a man of God at home. He followed the example of a man who emulated the way to walk.
Before Jesus was born, Joseph was listening and responding quickly to God. Have you ever wondered about their conversations together in the workshop? Are you curious what an earthly dad would say to a heavenly Son? Joseph had much to share about his journey with his “loaned son.” Jesus was his first-born son, too. From all those years waiting for a child, he had much to share.
Luke records in his Gospel the story of the birth of Jesus, from Mary’s perspective. However, it is Matthew, a former tax collector, who gives another view of those early formative years for Jesus. How did Matthew find out those facts? I have no doubt about it; Jesus told him about His earthly father and his sensitive heart for God. Reread Matthew’s account and you will hear the story of a man who God personally chose as His Son’s earthly mentor. Jesus was proud of His earthly dad; you can feel it in Matthew’s account.
Someone is watching you today. Maybe it is someone at home or even another person whom you are leading. They are trying to figure out what to believe, how to walk with God, and what to do with their present life, as well as their future life. Jesus did not share Joseph’s fine carpentry skills with Matthew; instead, He described Joseph’s passion to follow God regardless of what it cost him. Someone is learning from your example right now. Possibly, it is not how to lead, but rather how to “be.”
How many sermons over the years do you remember? I don’t remember many, but I do remember how those people who led me felt about their Lord. I recall how their eyes glistened when they thought of Christ. I still feel today the tone of their voices, as they spoke about their First Love. Mentors have great influence and cast long shadows. Who are you touching today?
We need someone to sharpen us, mentor us and simply be there for us. Did Jesus have a mentor, someone who taught Him things? Of course. It was Joseph, His earthly father. What a wonderful choice God made! Jesus learned to work with wood as a carpenter and caught the heart of a man of God at home. He followed the example of a man who emulated the way to walk.
Before Jesus was born, Joseph was listening and responding quickly to God. Have you ever wondered about their conversations together in the workshop? Are you curious what an earthly dad would say to a heavenly Son? Joseph had much to share about his journey with his “loaned son.” Jesus was his first-born son, too. From all those years waiting for a child, he had much to share.
Luke records in his Gospel the story of the birth of Jesus, from Mary’s perspective. However, it is Matthew, a former tax collector, who gives another view of those early formative years for Jesus. How did Matthew find out those facts? I have no doubt about it; Jesus told him about His earthly father and his sensitive heart for God. Reread Matthew’s account and you will hear the story of a man who God personally chose as His Son’s earthly mentor. Jesus was proud of His earthly dad; you can feel it in Matthew’s account.
Someone is watching you today. Maybe it is someone at home or even another person whom you are leading. They are trying to figure out what to believe, how to walk with God, and what to do with their present life, as well as their future life. Jesus did not share Joseph’s fine carpentry skills with Matthew; instead, He described Joseph’s passion to follow God regardless of what it cost him. Someone is learning from your example right now. Possibly, it is not how to lead, but rather how to “be.”
How many sermons over the years do you remember? I don’t remember many, but I do remember how those people who led me felt about their Lord. I recall how their eyes glistened when they thought of Christ. I still feel today the tone of their voices, as they spoke about their First Love. Mentors have great influence and cast long shadows. Who are you touching today?
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May I be an example for Jesus incase anyone is following my example.
My GOD is True to His WORD. I want to be Faithful TO JESUS in ALL My Way. To be an example for God's Will. PRAISE God for LOVE and MERCY without Fail.