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A rose bush does not have all of its roses budding at the same time. Part of the beauty of the bush is the bud barely blooming next to the full-bodied rose in full bloom.
Which rose are you in your community? In our Christian community, there are people of different ages, stages, and walks of life. And therein lies the beauty.
Another beautiful facet of a diverse community is that we can grow and learn from one another. Mentoring relationships are a dying art, but Jesus himself modeled how we can invest in the lives of twelve or three to make a greater impact in the community at large. Paul highlights the same teaching to Timothy in 2 Timothy 2:2, “And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others.” Teach to teach to teach—makes it easy to remember that it’s 2 Timothy 2:2, two by two by two.
We are commanded to be teachers of those who will teach—to equip those who will equip others.
Our lives are more transformed by the life of an individual who has walked with us in a mentoring, teaching, and equipping relationship than someone who delivers a powerful lesson on Sunday morning.
Iron Rose Sister Ministries has as its primary goal to equip women to connect to God and one another more deeply. And our desire is to inspire and equip YOU to serve in that role. God is calling you to be His instrument for transformation in the life of another.
Who can you mentor today? What does it mean to mentor in community?
An instant connection. A feeling of family. Several hundred individuals have descended on the campus of the Baxter Institute this week, many of whom have never met before. Nearly a dozen countries are represented, but the spirit of oneness felt and shared has little to do with a common language, but rather a common Lord.
I have the privilege and honor of reconnecting with some families and meeting others for the first time.
What a joy to get to see Venezuelans I have not seen in years! Their children have grown and God is doing amazing things in their lives.
Yet the joy in meeting others for the first time, who also have a passion for God and His church, is unrivaled.
The beauty is that what we all have in common is our brotherhood in Christ.
Please join me in praying for these brothers and sisters in Christ who are serving in churches of all sizes across Honduras and in other countries across Latin America. Here are some specific prayer requests on behalf of those who are here attending the Baxter Lectureships:
• Many Venezuelans are here studying in the midst of the extremely difficult economic and political situation in their country. Please pray for their families, for Venezuela as a country, for the churches, and that God will be glorified through it all.
• Preachers, missionaries, and their families are here being equipped and encouraged to go back and fight the good fight in their respective congregations. Let´s join in the spiritual battle with them through prayer.
• Prayers of thanksgiving that God has given me the opportunity to inspire, equip, and encourage many of the women in specific areas that they can take back and share with others.
Thank you for being part of the community of those who have encountered Jesus. May we all be inspired and equipped to share that Good News with others!
