I had lunch today (can't beat Drago's oysters) with my good friend and mentor, Dr. Jimmy Dukes. We had no agenda and I always come away from our times encouraged with new insight and wisdom. Dr. Dukes has poured his life into many people throughout his ministry. He is a giver. I need Dr. Jimmy Dukes in my life. Everyone needs a Dr. Jimmy Dukes in their life!
My passion is discipleship. I love watching people grow in their faith. That gives me more joy and excitement than anything else in ministry. I have often quoted 2 Timothy 2:2 (NASB95), "The things which you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also." Paul is writing to his child in the faith Timothy to encourage and train him. Paul was investing his life into Timothy.
I have always concentrated on finding people to pour my life into... to "entrust to faithful men." I now understand how important it is to also have a "Paul" in my life. Do you have someone in the faith that you regularly meet with that will listen to you and speak the truth in love? Do you have a "Paul" in your life? If you don't, begin praying now for God to place a "Paul" in your life.
If you have a "Paul" in your life, make a comment on this post and tell us about that relationship. You will help encourage others! "Encourage one another and build up one another, just as you also are doing." 1 Thessalonians 5:11 (NASB95)
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