“Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do.” (Hebrews 10:24,25)
We were in the midst of a glorious sight. Surrounding us were massive boulders and giant flat top granite rocks sparkling in the sunlight. Elegant aspens swayed and fluttered in the pale breeze. Massive evergreens and pines towered around us.
By a waterfall, I noticed a baby aspen tree standing all alone. Close-by was a taller aspen, yet still young. A pine tree behind it had boughs that came around the sides of the younger tree, as if to steady and support it.
I thought of how important it is to have something standing by us as we grow. We don’t turn babies loose while they are learning to walk. We don’t usually let toddlers run unless we are with them. We stand by them, sometimes from behind the scenes, sometimes holding their hands, until they can fully stand on their own.
Jesus discipled the people who followed Him. We have a responsibility to disciple others in our family of believers. We can help, teach, encourage, and listen to one another. I believe it is the way the body of believers is to operate. Ask yourself today, whom have I received ‘mentoring from’, and whom do I ‘mentor’.
We are better together; that’s good news.
“Two are better than one…. If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up.” (Ecclesiastes 4:9-10)
Sally I. Kennedy