I had lunch this past Monday with a student at a nearby college. From his conversation, I believe the Lord is calling him into the ministry.
I offered to team-preach with him in the near future, and he readily accepted my invitation. I liked his enthusiastic response.
Over the years, I have had the great delight of seeing God single out this person and that one, then another and another for His Kingdom work. Most of these have been young men, but the number also includes women and even a few individuals who were really up there in years.
Before my Monday ended I also ran into a ministry leader who always calls me his mentor. I’m not sure I ever pictured myself playing that role in his life. But I did meet with him a number of times when he was transitioning from a business role to full-time Christian work. Now he is well-established in his new role, and I would call him a colleague in the work of the Lord.
“What’s the deal?” he chided me. “Once I’m up to my ears in this new calling, you don’t have time for me anymore!”
I laughed out loud and got my calendar, all the time pleased that he wanted to spend additional time together.
Do you have people who are your “Timothys”? I’m sure most of you do.
If not, I’d recommend that you make this a high-level prayer priority, because to me it’s one of the truly pleasant aspects of our calling.
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