Do You Have a Mentor?
By Joe Pettigrew
If you could spend a day with a wise person, who would it be and what would you ask?
King Solomon’s great wisdom not only brought honor to God, it also allowed him to influence every nation on earth as kings sent their ambassadors to learn from him (1 Kings 4:29-33). When news of Solomon’s depth of understanding and abundant wealth reached the Queen of Sheba, she traveled a long distance to meet him and see if his wisdom was all she’d heard it was.
Her journey wasn’t in vain. She spoke with Solomon about many things, and he answered all her questions. Nothing was too difficult for him to explain to her. Overwhelmed, she gushed, “Everything I heard in my country about your achievements and wisdom is true! . . . How happy your people must be! What a privilege for your officials to stand here day after day, listening to your wisdom!” (1 Kings 10:6-8).
What a blessing it is to have access to wise counsel! Just as the Queen of Sheba recognized the value of learning from the wise, may we never take those who challenge and inspire us for granted.
Thought of the Day:
Are you in a mentoring relationship with someone who is helping you grow in your faith and apply it in all areas of your life? Whether you’re the mentor or the mentee, God has given you a mission of significance and purpose. CBMC is here to equip, encourage, and connect you to that mission. Contact us and get connected.
Joe Pettigrew is a respected authority on the issues affecting Christian businessmen and executives. He is an executive coach, professional speaker, and founder of Leaderpoint, an international leadership-coaching firm. He also serves as the President of In The Zone Ministries and is the co-author of Living Life in the Zone: A 40-Day Spiritual Gameplan for Men.