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Will You Step onto the Bridge?

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Imagine standing at the edge a riverbank. The sound of the whitewater rapids crashing fills the air. You really can’t see what lies on the other side of the river. The fog is dense preventing you from seeing more than two feet ahead of you. This tumultuous river is the only thing separating you from the other side. You need to get to the other side. This river seems to be the only thing that is separating you from the answer to what you’ve been hoping and praying for.

Bridge fogYou have been praying for sometime when you see it. A narrow makeshift bridge swaying a couple feet above the rushing rapids comes into view. You have two choices. Either you will remain at the edge of the riverbank or you step onto the bridge. What will you do?

“Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.”   

-Martin Luther King Jr.

Deep down, you know your prayers have led you here. A million thoughts race through your mind. How could this be a rational decision? The bridge looks old and flimsy. Who knows if it doesn’t have holes and the ropes you hold onto with your hands aren’t broken? You know very well you could slip through a hole at any moment or lose your balance and fall into the raging waters below. What will you do?  Will you wait for the mist to clear or will muster the courage to take a step of faith onto that bridge?

This seems to be where God brought you. You trusted Him to bring you this far. Will you trust Him to take you to the next destination? What will you do? Will you remain crippled by the fear of the unknown or will you step out in faith?

Psalm 16:8 NIV says, “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Sometimes we are going to face scary situations. Sometimes we will feel like God is leading us to step onto a debilitated makeshift bridge, but we don’t have to be afraid to take that step because we know that He will hold us up with His “righteous right hand.” Proverbs 3:5-7 NKJV says, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding;  In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.” If we trust completely in God and surrender our lives to Him, we can be confident that He will direct us into the path He wants us to take.

“In a real sense faith is total surrender to God .”

— Martin Luther King Jr.   

We don’t always understand why God is leading us where He is leading us, but we can rest assured knowing that He is with us and He knows what He is doing. We can’t see through the mist, but He can. Maybe God brought you to the fog, so you would grow in faith by walking through the fog? Maybe God brought you to the dilapidated bridge, so you wouldn’t rely on the strength of the bridge, but instead on His strength.

  “… for we walk by faith, not by sight.” 

 -2 Corinthians 5:7 NKJV

Where has God led you? Has He led you to a place where you can’t see what lies ahead? Has He led you to an old dilapidated bridge? What will you do? The choice is up to you. Will you wait for the fog to clear or will you step out in faith?

Dear Lord Jesus, thank You for always being with us. Thank You for Your guidance. Please help us to know when you want us to take the next step. And, when You want us to take action, please give us the strength to take the first step in faith. Amen.

When You Are Waiting for an Answer?

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“I live by faith, and not by sight

Sometimes miracles take time

While I wait, I will worship

Lord, I’ll worship Your name

While I wait, I will trust You

Lord, I’ll trust You all the same

You’re faithful every day”  

( lyrics to “While I Wait” by Lincoln Brewster)

Do you know what it’s like to hope for something with all of your heart? Do you know this feeling? Have you cried out to God asking for a request? In Psalm 27:7 NIV, the psalmist cries out to God, “Hear my voice when I call, Lord; be merciful to me and answer me.” What can we learn from the Psalmist? If you read the entire chapter of Psalm 27, you learn that the Psalmist faces many of the same enemies we face today. He faces fear and uncertainty. He knows that he could be harmed, abandoned, or take the wrong path. Instead of becoming overwhelmed and giving up, he chooses to focus on worshipping God. Psalm 27:4 says, “One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple.” Psalm 27:6 says, “Then my head will be exalted above the enemies who surround me; at his sacred tent I will sacrifice with shouts of joy; I will sing and make music to the Lord.” In the midst of uncertainty, the Psalmist found the faith necessary to trust in God and His promises. Psalm 27: 13-14 NIV says, “I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.” – Psalm 27:13-14 NIV  In the same way, we can be confident in God’s faithfulness knowing that God is with us and God is guiding us even when we can’t see where we are walking. We can be confident that God is working in the midst of our worship.

“Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about 

what we do not see.”   

– Hebrews 11:1 NIV

Dear Lord Jesus, thank You for Your great faithfulness. Please help us to worship You as we wait for Your answers. Please help us to place our confidence in You and You alone. Amen.

Reflections on the Advent and Looking towards 2019

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HOPE:

Before the birth of Christ Jesus, hope was found in the Old Testament prophecies of the Messiah, that would come to save the world. Today we find our hope in that same Savior, Jesus Christ.

“ And in another place Isaiah said, “The heir to David’s throne will come, and he will rule over the Gentiles. They will place their hope on him.” I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit.”

 – Romans 15: 12-13 NLT

LOVE:
Love came down from heaven and dwelt among us. Jesus Christ, our King and Savior, gave up His throne to come to earth to bridge the gap between us and God by His death on the cross and resurrection.

“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.” John 1:14 ESV  
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” – John 3:16 NIV

JOY:

The magi, also known as the wise men, were seeking the promised Messiah. They traveled many miles from the east in search of a Savior. When they found the Jesus, they were filled with joy and worshipped Him. Today, we find our joy in that same Savior.

“When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.”

– Matthew 2:10-11 NIV

Side Note: To read more about the Magi and their pursuit of the Messiah, read “Searching.”

PEACE:

We find true peace in knowing Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace.

“For to us a child is born,
to us a son is given,
and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” – Isaiah 9:6 NIV

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” – John 14:27 NIV

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IMMANUEL: God is with us.

All right then, the Lord himself will give you the sign. Look! The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son and will call him Immanuel (which means ‘God is with us’).

-Isaiah 7:14 NLT

“Look! The virgin will conceive a child!
She will give birth to a son,
and they will call him Immanuel,
which means ‘God is with us.’”

 – Matthew 1:23

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2019: As we look towards 2019, may we remember the great sacrifice of love Jesus Christ made for us through His birth, life, death, and resurrection. May we strive to know Jesus Christ, our Savior, more with each day that comes.

“I want to know Him. I want to have the same power in my life that raised Jesus from the dead. I want to understand and have a share in His sufferings and be like Christ in His death. Then I may be raised up from among the dead. I do not say that I have received this or have already become perfect. But I keep going on to make that life my own as Christ Jesus made me His own. No, Christian brothers, I do not have that life yet. But I do one thing. I forget everything that is behind me and look forward to that which is ahead of me. My eyes are on the crown. I want to win the race and get the crown of God’s call from heaven through Christ Jesus.” 

-Philippians 3:10-14 NLV

Dear Lord Jesus, thank You for loving us so much that you were coming to earth and pay the ultimate price to save us. Thank You for all of the blessings You have bestowed upon us in 2018. As we start 2019, please help us to leave our past mistakes and failures behind us. Instead, please help us to keep our eyes set on the goal before us. Please help us to seek to know You more and become more like You every day. Thank You for the hope that we have in You. Please fill our new year with Your infinite love, joy, and peace. Amen.

Searching?

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Have you been searching for something? Have you been looking for something? Have you been hoping for something? Have you been yearning for something? How far would you go to find it?

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“After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” When King Herod heard this he was disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him. When he had called together all the people’s chief priests and teachers of the law, he asked them where the Messiah was to be born. “In Bethlehem in Judea,” they replied, “for this is what the prophet has written:

“‘But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah,  are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for out of you will come a ruler who will shepherd my people Israel.’ ”

Then Herod called the Magi secretly and found out from them the exact time the star had appeared. He sent them to Bethlehem and said, “Go and search carefully for the child. As soon as you find him, report to me, so that I too may go and worship him.” After they had heard the king, they went on their way, and the star they had seen when it rose went ahead of them until it stopped over the place where the child was. When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. And having been warned in a dream not to go back to Herod, they returned to their country by another route.”

 -Matthew 2:1-12 NIV

The magi, also known as wise men, were educated men from the east. They traveled many miles from the east in search of a King. They could have easily given up and turned back half way there, but they didn’t. Perhaps, they persevered because they had spent many years studying and had never given up searching for answers.  Perhaps, they had read the prophecy of the Old Testament, “I see him, but not now; I behold him, but not near. A star will come out of Jacob; a scepter will rise out of Israel…” – Numbers 24:17 They just had to find the Messiah. They just had to find the King, who would save the world. One of the most valuable and unanticipated results of many years of study is perseverance. It is something that is not usually sought after, but comes unexpectedly when in the pursuit of something else (e.g. knowledge or wealth). Similarly, when the wise men arrived at the home simple people they may have been confused and wondered: How could this infant King we searched for, for so long belong to parents of such humble origin? Where’s his crown and scepter?  They could have turned back when they got there, but they didn’t.

“Follow the star to a place unexpected 

Would you believe, after all we’ve projected,

A child in a manger?

Lowly and small, the weakest of all

Unlikeliest hero, wrapped in his mother’s shawl 

Just a child 

Is this who we’ve waited for? 

‘Cause how many kings step down from their thrones

How many lords have abandoned their homes?

How many greats have become the least for me?

And how many gods have poured out their hearts

To romance a world that is torn all apart

How many fathers gave up their sons for me?” (lyrics by Downhere)  

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”

– John 3:16 NIV

God gave the magi the wisdom to know that they had found what they been seeking for all of their lives. They had finally found what there hearts had been yearning for.  

They bowed down and worshipped the King.

The wise men had found the King who loved them so much He would die on a cross to satisfy their longing, heal their broken hearts, liberate them from the chains of sin, and give them the gift of eternal life. 

Dear Lord Jesus, thank you for loving us so much you that You were willing to step down from Your throne in heaven to take the form a human, dwell among us, die on a cross for our sins, be separated from God, and ultimately be raised again. We worship and adore You alone. Please give us perseverance not to give up in our pursuit of You and Your will for our lives. Please give us the wisdom to know when gifts are from You (even when they  come as unexpected blessings in disguise). Amen.

 

 

Searching?

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Have you been searching for something? Have you been looking for something? Have you been hoping for something? Have you been yearning for something? How far would you go to find it?

 

“After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” When King Herod heard this he was disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him. When he had called together all the people’s chief priests and teachers of the law, he asked them where the Messiah was to be born. “In Bethlehem in Judea,” they replied, “for this is what the prophet has written:

“‘But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah,  are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for out of you will come a ruler who will shepherd my people Israel.’ ”

Then Herod called the Magi secretly and found out from them the exact time the star had appeared. He sent them to Bethlehem and said, “Go and search carefully for the child. As soon as you find him, report to me, so that I too may go and worship him.” After they had heard the king, they went on their way, and the star they had seen when it rose went ahead of them until it stopped over the place where the child was. When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. And having been warned in a dream not to go back to Herod, they returned to their country by another route.”

 -Matthew 2:1-12 NIV

The magi, also known as wise men, were educated men from the east. They traveled many miles from the east in search of a King. They could have easily given up and turned back half way there, but they didn’t. Perhaps, they persevered because they had spent many years studying and had never given up searching for answers.  Perhaps, they had read the prophecy of the Old Testament, “I see him, but not now; I behold him, but not near. A star will come out of Jacob; a scepter will rise out of Israel…” – Numbers 24:17 They just had to find the Messiah. They just had to find the King, who would save the world. One of the most valuable and unanticipated results of many years of study is perseverance. It is something that is not usually sought after, but comes unexpectedly when in the pursuit of something else (e.g. knowledge or wealth). Similarly, when the wise men arrived at the home simple people they may have been confused and wondered: How could this infant King we searched for, for so long belong to parents of such humble origin? Where’s his crown and scepter?  They could have turned back when they got there, but they didn’t.

“Follow the star to a place unexpected

Would you believe, after all we’ve projected,

A child in a manger?

Lowly and small, the weakest of all

Unlikeliest hero, wrapped in his mother’s shawl

Just a child

Is this who we’ve waited for?

‘Cause how many kings step down from their thrones

How many lords have abandoned their homes?

How many greats have become the least for me?

And how many gods have poured out their hearts

To romance a world that is torn all apart

How many fathers gave up their sons for me?” (lyrics by Downhere)  

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”

– John 3:16 NIV

God gave the magi the wisdom to know that they had found what they been seeking for all of their lives. They had finally found what there hearts had been yearning for.  

They bowed down and worshipped the King.

The wise men had found the King who loved them so much He would die on a cross to satisfy their longing, heal their broken hearts, liberate them from the chains of sin, and give them the gift of eternal life.

Dear Lord Jesus, thank you for loving us so much you that You were willing to step down from Your throne in heaven to take the form a human, dwell among us, die on a cross for our sins, be separated from God, and ultimately be raised again. We worship and adore You alone. Please give us perseverance not to give up in our pursuit of You and Your will for our lives. Please give us the wisdom to know when gifts are from You (even when they  come as unexpected blessings in disguise). Amen.

 

 

 

 

 

En Descanso… Nuevas Viajes… Publicaciones de Blog Regresan en Noviembre

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Al entrar en la temporada de otoño, pienso en Ecclesiastes 3: 1 NIV que dice: “Todo tiene su tiempo, y todo lo que se quiere debajo del cielo tiene su hora.”

En cuatro días, mi mejor amiga (y prima) entra en una nueva etapa de su vida. Ella va tomar los votos del matrimonio. Espero poder compartir con ella en esta hermosa temporada de alegría. También entiendo que con cada temporada que ingresamos, debemos dejar atrás la temporada pasada. Con tristeza y alegría, dejamos una temporada de nuestras vidas atrás y entramos en una nueva temporada de nuestras vidas.  

“Todo tiene su tiempo, y todo lo que se quiere debajo del cielo tiene su hora…  tiempo de llorar, y tiempo de reír; tiempo de endechar, y tiempo de bailar;”  

-Eclesiastés 3: 1,4 GNT

  Las nuevas temporadas son emocionantes, pero tambien traen nuevas responsabilidades y nuevos desafíos. Los desafíos pueden ser beneficiosos porque nos empujan a crecer de nuevas maneras (espiritual, emocional e intelectualmente). Al entrar en nuevas estaciones, debemos tener fe en Dios y en sus planes para nuestras vidas. También debemos permitir que Dios nos guíe y nos transforme en individuos más parecidos a Cristo. Podemos estar seguros de que no importa a qué estación nos enfrentemos, Dios está con nosotros y su amor por nosotros sigue siendo el mismo.  

“Jesucristo es el mismo ayer, hoy y por los siglos.”

 -Hebrews 13: 8

 Tomaré un descanso de He Knows Your Name para viajar al sur para servir como dama de honor en la boda de mi mejor amiga y para viajar al otro lado del país para mirar nuevos lugares.

Con la voluntad del Dios, planeo reanudar las publicaciones del blog en Noviembre. Por favor, manténganme a mí y a mi familia en sus oraciones, ya que viajemos mucho este mes.  

Querido Señor Jesucristo, gracias por amarnos siempre de la misma manera sin importar en qué estación de nuestra vida estemos. Por favor, bendice y guie a mi mejor amiga y a su futuro esposo cuando entren a esta nueva temporada de sus vidas juntos. Por favor manténganme a mí ya mi familia seguros mientras viajamos. Por favor, rodeé a los lectores de He Knows Your Name con Tu amor infinito. Amén.

 

Are You Looking for Freedom?

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Have you ever felt like something was holding you back? Have you ever felt like something was keeping you from reaching your destiny? Maybe you feel like a prisoner to bad habits or poor decisions?  Maybe you feel too broken to become whole again? Maybe you feel chained by pain, anger, bitterness, resentment, or past sins? Maybe you feel shackled by fears of failure and disappointment? 

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Two weeks ago, we had Vacation Bible School at my church. John 3:1a was one of the memory verses for the children.

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I love this verse because it reminds us of our God’s great love for us and of our true identity in Jesus Christ. God never meant for us to live like prisoners to fear, resentment, or past regrets.  John 1:12-14 NIV says “Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God— children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband’s will, but born of God. The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.” It is by God’s grace and mercy that we are freed from our past and the identity the world tries to give us. In Christ, we can find our true identity: the beautiful person God meant us to be.  John 8:32 says, “And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” Jesus paid the ultimate sacrifice on the cross so we could be freed from sin and hurts of this world.

“So you are no longer a slave, but God’s child; and since you are his child, God has made you also an heir.”  

Galatians 4:7 NIV     

Think about the lyrics to the song, “You found me,” by Switchfoot. 

“When I found healing for my wounded heart
I found mercy in Your open arms
I found freedom when You set me free
I found myself when You found me…
When You found me, I was lurking in darkness
When You found me,
When You found me, I was turning away
When You found me,
When You found me
When I finally found my redemption
You found me and You made me whole
Yeah, I didn’t know that I’ve been missing
‘Til You found me
When You found me”

Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for loving us so much that You were willing to send Your only begotten son, Jesus Christ, to pay the ultimate price on the cross to redeem us from our sins. Thank You for the gift of salvation, freedom, and love we find in You. Amen.

 

 

Finding the Right Road

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Have you ever felt confused about your life? Did you reach a point where you didn’t know what step to take next? Maybe every part of your life always made sense and then suddenly everything came crashing to the ground? Perhaps you have had a series of setbacks over the course of your journey, which made you question God’s will for your life? You are not alone.   

“Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love,
    for I have put my trust in you.
Show me the way I should go,
    for to you I entrust my life.”  

– Psalm 143:8 NIV 

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In Psalm 143:8, the psalmist despite his dire situation, wrote, “Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you.” His words reflect his trust in God’s faithfulness. Perhaps God seemed far away. But, this prayer is bold. He doesn’t just ask God to help him whenever. He writes, “Let the morning bring me word…” He trusts that God will make a way and show him the way he should go. In the same way, we should confidently come to God, our Father, knowing that if we completely surrender our lives to Him, God will show us the way to go.  

Think about the lyrics from the song, “Help me find it,”  by Sidewalk Prophets:

“I don’t know where to go from here
It all used to seem so clear
I’m finding I can’t do this on my own
I don’t know where to go from here
As long as I know that You are near
I’m done fighting
I’m finally letting go
I will trust in You

 If there’s a road I should walk Help me find it…  

I’m giving You fear and You give faith
I giving you doubt
You give me grace
For every step I’ve never been alone
Even when it hurts, You’ll have Your way
Even in the valley I will say
With every breath
You’ve never let me go
I will wait for You
You’ve never failed before
I will wait for You…
I lift my empty hands (come fill me up again)
Have Your way my King (I give my all to You)
I lift my eyes again (Was blind but now I see)
‘Cause You are all I need…”

Dear Lord Jesus, thank You for always being there for us even when we feel confused and alone. When we feel lost, please help us confidently trust in You and Your unfailing love. Please help us to find the paths you would have us to walk. Amen.

¿Cuáles son las 7 Marcas de un Buen Mentor?

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“Timoteo, hijo mío, te encargo este mandamiento para que, conforme a las profecías que antes se hicieron acerca de ti, presentes por ellas la buena batalla y mantengas la fe y la buena conciencia, que por desecharlas algunos naufragaron en cuanto a la fe,”

1 Timoteo 1: 18-19 RVC 

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En 1 Timoteo 1, tenemos un ilustración de la relación entre el apóstol Pablo y Timoteo. Pablo llama a Timoteo hijo. Timoteo no era el hijo biológico de Pablo, pero Pablo lo vio como un hijo. Y, Timoteo vio a Pablo como un padre y un mentor espiritual. ¿Qué es un mentor (mentor espiritual)? “Un mentor es alguien que le pasa las verdades a su estudiante. En este siglo apresurado, nos inclinamos a olvidar esto. Necesitamos la ayuda de un mentor con nuestra lectura, pensamiento y nuestro trabajo. Necesitamos a alguien que nos ayude a ver el panorama completo. Alguien, que a través de su experiencia transmitirá el conocimiento y la sabiduría a sus alumnos de una manera que ellos entenderán. Como Jesús enseñó a Sus discípulos. “(Solly Ozrovech, A Season of Hope, p. 24 de marzo) ¿Tiene alguien así en su vida? Si es así, ¿qué te hizo creer que esta persona podría ser su mentor? Creo que un buen mentor se distingue por un determinado conjunto de características/ cualidades.

Un buen mentor es:

Un Ejemplo.   

Al buscar un mentor, querrás encontrar a alguien a quien deseas imitar. Su vida debe estar llena de las frutas de El Espíritu Santo. Mateo 7:16 RVR 1960 dice, “Por sus frutos los conoceréis. ¿Acaso se recogen uvas de los espinos, o higos de los abrojos?“¿Esta persona es alguien, que es fuerte y maduro en su fe? “Acuérdense de sus pastores, que les dieron a conocer la palabra de Dios. Piensen en los resultados de su conducta, e imiten su fe.”– Hebreos 13: 7 RVC  

Sabio

Un buen mentor tendrá mucha sabiduría, conocimiento y consejos experimentados para ofrecerle. Proverbios 13:20 RVR 1960 dice: “El que anda con sabios, sabio será;Mas el que se junta con necios será quebrantado.” Sin embargo, como estudiante, debes estar dispuesto a aceptar no solo el consejo de tu mentor, sino también sus reproches. No reprendas al cínico, para que no te aborrezca; Corrige al sabio, y te amará.Da al sabio, y será más sabio;Enseña al justo, y aumentará su saber. “-Proverbios 9: 8-9 RVR 1977 “El camino del necio es derecho en su opinión;Mas el que obedece al consejo es sabio.”(Proverbios 12:15 RVR1960)

Confiable

Cuando buscando un mentor, debes buscar a alguien que conozcas en quien puedas confiar. 1 Corintios 4: 2 RVC dice: “Ahora bien, de los administradores se espera que demuestren ser dignos de confianza.” ¿Esta persona es alguien en la que puedes confiar?

Un Vencedor

Un buen mentor es alguien que ha experimentado un fracaso. Buenos mentores han cometido errores y tienen remordimientos. Esta persona es alguien que se ha caído, pero se ha fortalecido. Miqueas 7: 8 RVR1960 dice, “… aunque caí, me levantaré; aunque more en tinieblas, Jehová será mi luz.” Esta persona te dirá dónde están las trampas en tu camino.”¿Quién de vosotros oirá esto? ¿Quién atenderá y escuchará respecto al porvenir?” -Isaías 42:23 RVR 1960 Como alumno, debes estar completamente abierto y dispuesto a aprender de las fallas de tu mentor.

Un Visionario

A un buen mentor es un visionario. Esta persona es alguien que tiene la capacidad de ver tu potencial. Esta persona puede ver más allá de el exterior. En 1 Timoteo 1:18 NVI, Pablo le recuerda a Timoteo las profecías hechas acerca de su futuro y anima una persona a continuar en el buen trabajo del Señor. De manera similar, un visionario ve todo lo que eres capaz de hacer, cree en ti y te anima a seguir luchando.

Un Retador

Un buen mentor no solo verá tu potencial, sino también verá tus debilidades. Le ayudará a identificar tus puntos débiles y te desafiará a superarlos. Un mentor no tendrá miedo de decirte las cosas tal como son. “Hierro con hierro se aguza; Y así el hombre aguza el rostro de su amigo.” (Proverbios 27:17 RVR 1960). Cuando dos superficies se rozan entre sí mismos, generalmente hay fricción. Como estudiante, debes estar dispuesto a enfrentar los desafíos que su mentor le presente. A un buen mentor lo desafiará a convertirse en tu mejor versión de ti.

Un Nurturer (protector)

Un buen mentor ama y nutre a su alumnos. Hay un cierto desinterés en ellos. Un buen mentor siempre piensa en lo que más le conviene a su estudiante. Esta persona te guiará de una manera suave pero fuerte como lo haría una madre. Pablo escribe: “Antes fuimos tiernos entre vosotros, como la nodriza que cuida con ternura a sus propios hijos. Tan grande es nuestro afecto por vosotros, que hubiéramos querido entregaros no sólo el evangelio de Dios, sino también nuestras propias vidas; porque habéis llegado a sernos muy queridos.”. -1 Tesalonicenses 2: 7-8 RVR1960 Un buen mentor te protegerá de cometer errores del pasado y te animará a ser mejor que ellos.

Querido Señor Jesucristo, ayúdanos a ser buenos mentores y aprendices. Ayúdenos a reflejar su amor como mentores y alumnos. Amén.

Solly Ozrovech, Una Temporada de Esperanza. Vereeniging: arte cristiano, impresión.

Publicado en Ingles el 3 de abril de 2017.

Published in English on April 3, 2017

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