The Mentor / The Mentored [May 15, 2023 ]

May 15, 2023
The Mentor / The Mentored [May 15, 2023 ]

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The Mentor / The Mentored
Joshua 1:1-2
After the death of Moses the servant of the Lord, the Lord said to Joshua the son of nun, Moses’ assistant, saying, Moses my servant is dead; now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, thou, and all this people, unto the land which I do give to them, even unto the children of Israel.

A mentor is an experienced and trusted adviser who trains others in his/ her profession or area of specialization. The mentored is the one who is being trained.

For the mentor / mentored relationship to thrive, the mentor must be patient and willing to pass on his/her knowledge and reveal the secrets of his/her success.

The mentored must be willing to learn and make known his/ her weaknesses so the mentor knows what to do.

In the passage above Moses was Joshua’s mentor. Joshua excelled in his mission of leading the Israelites to the promised land because he learnt well and Moses gave him all the details he needed. Read more about Moses and Joshua in the book of Exodus and the book of Joshua.

The youth of today need mentors in church and in their areas of study or career. The adults of today should pass on their knowledge and experience so the youth can become:
– The hope for tomorrow
– The leaders of tomorrow
-And good ambassadors for Christ

The bible says in Titus 2:4-8 that

The older women in church should teach the younger ones not only how to dress but how to keep a home and ministry as well…..(paraphrased)

1 Timothy 1:18-19
This command I entrust to you, Timothy, my son, in accordance with the prophecies previously made concerning you, that by them you fight the good fight ……..

This passage from the new testament talks about the Apostle Paul the mentor and Timothy the mentored. Read more about Paul and Timothy In the books of 1 Timothy and 2 Timothy.

The Apostle Paul is encouraging Timothy to fight the good fight of faith and walk in the prophecies that have been made over his life.

Adults should look for people to mentor and the youth should also look for role models they will like to follow.
God be with you

How can I apply the word to my life?
1. All adults should be willing to teach and the youth should be willing to learn.

Prayer
Let this song be your prayer and confession

Let the Lord, have His way
In your life every day
There’s no rest, there’s no peace
Until the Lord has His way
Place your life in His hands
Rest secure in His palms
Let the Lord, let the Lord
Let the Lord have His way
Amen