Mentors and discipleship
Hi guys, It's late but I just wanted to send you a quick note. I'm back from my roadtrip and appreciated Eric and Steve adding a few thoughts while I was out of pocket. I think it is helpful to have several voices leading this online chat and I am grateful for the ways each of you have made this blog your own.
Here's a thought provoking passage for you to chew on before Sunday:
"Men want to know God, but many don't know how to begin. And those who do begin to seek relationship with their heavenly Father need help to continue their pursuit. As men, we need someone to show us how to seek, find, and hear God. A gifted teacher can explain the principles of prayer, Bible Study, and worship, but the typical man learns best by example. Discipleship is better caught than taught.
"That is why Jesus chose twelve men to be 'with Him' (Mark 3:14). He knew that his greatest impact would come from living side by side with these men day after day. He knew that the more time he could invest in them, the more they would learn from his teaching and modeling."
Who has been your best spiritual role model?
Have you, in turn, served as a mentor to another brother?
Think about it, comment here if you wish, and know that we'll talk about this on Sunday morning.
posted by Eric @ 12:39 AM
1 comments
1 Comments:
I guess when you've been in a church family most of your life you have many influential men as mentors. A few that stand out to me are my Uncle Dave, Gary Goen (led me to Christ), Greg Parris, Pastor Bill Mckee, Pastor Don Osten, Dennis Massie (my brother-in-law). Honestly, there are so many at Bethel it wouldn't be fair to start a list.
Here's something we might want to keep in mind so as to not become discouraged. Mentors come and go. One season of your life may have some real dynamic voices that spur you on and motivate you in exceptional ways. Other seasons may be less dramatic. There is learning to do in both types of experiences. I believe God has helped me to rely on Him more fully because of the absence of a close mentoring relationship during certain periods of my life.
How about you?
Steve
Post a Comment
<< Home