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Who do you look up to?

As humans, we all look to someone’s life and actions to learn from them. Children observe their fathers and mothers in order to learn how to deal with life’s many challenges. Many children don’t get the privilege of having both of their parents present with them due to unforeseen circumstances, so they look to an aunt, uncle, brother, sister, or foster parent for the needed mentorship. However, the greatest mentorship we can get is looking unto Jesus. He is our perfect mentor. He is the true author and finisher of our faith. He teaches us what true faithfulness, maturity, love, peace, joy, respect, faith and family is. He is the door to the Heavenly Father. It is by His sacrifice that we were adopted into His family. He teaches us what a true, mature and righteous man is and does. He is the finisher of our faith. In other words, He helps us throughout our lifetime in all of our difficulties and challenges, and by His Spirit, continually strengthens our faith so that we can make it to the finish line of life in victory! Yes, we all look up to someone in life, but the perfect model and mentor is the Lord Jesus Himself. Look to Him. He is the author and finisher of your faith!

Hebrews 12:2 “looking away from all that will distract us and] focusing our eyes on Jesus, who is the Author and Perfecter of faith [the first incentive for our belief and the One who brings our faith to maturity], who for the joy [of accomplishing the goal] set before Him endured the cross, disregarding the shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God [revealing His deity, His authority, and the completion of His work]”.

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The Apostle Paul did this for Timothy

Part of the Christian walk is that of sharing our faith. That means that you have to have something to share! Paul told Timothy to teach the truths that Paul had taught him to other trustworthy people. Did you catch that? Timothy had spent time with Paul, so he was able to learn from Paul. Timothy was mentored by Paul. He traveled with Paul. He gave Paul the opportunity to impart his Godly knowledge and wisdom. Timothy’s relationship with Paul allowed Timothy to be effectively mentored. Today, many people want to to be important and to be influential, but they don’t want to go through the mentorship process. They do not want to submit to anyone. Hence, they will not be able to receive any real, anointed wisdom from experienced leaders. Any real, effective godly leader was mentored by another effective godly leader. Timothy became qualified to be a great leader, because of his humility. He submitted to God, and the person who God provided as a mentor and teacher.

2 Timothy 2:2 “You have heard me teach things that have been confirmed by many reliable witnesses. Now teach these truths to other trustworthy people who will be able to pass them on to others”.