THE ANCIENT ART OF MENTORING

READING: DEUTERONOMY 31:1-8

Verse 7: “Then Moses called Joshua and said to him in the sight of all Israel, ‘Be strong and of good courage...’”

Often, much of the strength of good leadership is not spontaneous, but is passed from one who is senior to one who is junior. This devotional reading is a case in point. When we hear the following scripture, we usually think of Joshua and the book that is named after him. “Be of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.” That quote is Deuteronomy 31:6, and verse 7 is as stated above. Moses used the instruction in these two verses, as a part of the process of conferring the mantle of leadership on Joshua as his successor . This experience as recorded illustrates a powerful practice. It models for us the principle of faithfulness in thoroughly preparing those who follow, to serve well as leaders responding to their callings. That’s a thought - about God’s Word

RESPONSE

It has been said that every Christian should have a mentor and be a mentor.

1. If you agree with the statement above, is this a time for you to respond and if so how are you to respond?

2. If you disagree is there a scriptural basis for your disagreement?