We Need Mentors

Summary:

Mentorship is a vital yet often neglected relationship that has the power to shape lives and strengthen faith. A mentor is not defined by credentials but by a willingness to guide, encourage, and invest in someone else’s journey. Looking at the biblical example of Elijah and Elisha, we see the deep commitment, wisdom, and spiritual legacy that mentorship fosters. True mentorship involves standing firm in faith, confronting cultural challenges, and passing on a double portion of wisdom and devotion to the next generation. The challenge is simple yet profound: Who are you mentoring, and who is mentoring you?

Questions:

Why do you think mentorship is often overlooked or undervalued in today’s culture? How can we change that within our church and personal relationships?

Elijah’s mentorship of Elisha was marked by commitment and a passing of spiritual wisdom. What qualities do you think make a strong mentor, and how can you embody those qualities for someone else?

Mentorship is not just about receiving guidance but also about pouring into others. Who in your life could you begin to mentor or invest in spiritually, and what practical steps can you take to start that relationship?

Elisha asked for a double portion of Elijah’s spirit. In what ways can we seek to grow beyond what we have received from our mentors, and how does that challenge us to leave a lasting spiritual legacy?