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Tuesday August 13
"Let me teach you." Matthew 11:29 NLT
Jesus said, "I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it" (Mt 16:18). When He spoke those words, the religious leaders of His day were plotting his death, the society in which He lived was controlled by the might of Rome, and His followers were common people. Humanly speaking, what He promised was audacious, and the possibilities of it happening were zero. Nevertheless, it came to pass. Two thousand years later, He is the most quoted author in the world, and our values are based on the principles He taught. How did He do it? By mentoring others. So when looking for a mentor, try to find someone who exemplifies the qualities and character Jesus displayed. "Then Jesus said, 'Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light'" (Mt 11:28-30 NLT). Jesus used an agricultural illustration His listeners would understand. To get the highest productivity out of an ox, the yoke around its neck had to be a comfortable fit. And a good mentor is someone who understands you and knows what is the right fit for your temperament and talents. A mentor is an extra pair of eyes and ears and that alway has your best interests at heart. When you think about it, having the right mentor is one of the best investments you can make in your future.
Tuesday August 13
"Let me teach you." Matthew 11:29 NLT
Jesus said, "I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it" (Mt 16:18). When He spoke those words, the religious leaders of His day were plotting his death, the society in which He lived was controlled by the might of Rome, and His followers were common people. Humanly speaking, what He promised was audacious, and the possibilities of it happening were zero. Nevertheless, it came to pass. Two thousand years later, He is the most quoted author in the world, and our values are based on the principles He taught. How did He do it? By mentoring others. So when looking for a mentor, try to find someone who exemplifies the qualities and character Jesus displayed. "Then Jesus said, 'Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light'" (Mt 11:28-30 NLT). Jesus used an agricultural illustration His listeners would understand. To get the highest productivity out of an ox, the yoke around its neck had to be a comfortable fit. And a good mentor is someone who understands you and knows what is the right fit for your temperament and talents. A mentor is an extra pair of eyes and ears and that alway has your best interests at heart. When you think about it, having the right mentor is one of the best investments you can make in your future.
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