Who Are You Mentoring?

“The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom.” (Proverbs 10:21)
“It is not important what is chiseled into a man’s tombstone- it is what he left chiseled into the hearts of those that follow later that is important”. (Rob Wood, USMC, Ret.) Men of God, whose lives are you investing in? Are you mentoring anyone in the faith? If you are not, I challenge you to share what knowledge, experience and skills God has given you with others. You may not feel like you have much to offer, but I promise that someone would greatly welcome it if you sowed seeds of wisdom, knowledge and faith into his life. What if John Mark had not had Barnabus, the encourager, in his life? He might have fallen by the wayside after Paul’s rebuke, and we would not have the gospel of Mark today. We need more Barnabus’ in the faith, who are willing to take young, inexperienced believers and invest in them until they become mature, strong men of God. Jesus told us to go make disciples- not converts. Discipling takes time, energy and patience: three characteristics that most men possess in short supply. This is the reason why mentoring is an investment: it is a sacrifice that will return dividends for eternity. Young believers are hungry for the Word of God. They are famished for godly wisdom, instruction and guidance from mature men of faith. The encouragement, praise and wisdom from your lips could feed the next Mark or Timothy. Young men are waiting for a mentor. Will you take the time to affect a young believer for eternity?