Are You Teaching Others?

During our lifetimes we become something to others. To some we are fathers, to others a mentor. Yes, we become examples for others to follow and live by. But are we doing the right thing in the right way? I have trained many younger men during my life, especially while working for a big company owned and directed by the government, before I went out into the world on my own. Today some are leaders in what they do and, although I did my best, others have fallen from grace. As a born-again believer and follower of Jesus Christ my purpose in life is to go out and make disciples of all nations; now the purpose of this ministry I started, with God’s blessing and guidance, still in its youthful and humble beginnings. Although I’m a business owner and family man, husband, father and grandfather, God’s calling was pressed deep into my heart. My calling was what I needed to obey because God “awakened” it in me not too long ago. Yes, I have started and ended other ministries along the way. But God’s plans are not my plans.

I discovered talents which were hidden within me, gifts from God, which I was shelving for later – God was not pleased. I realised He is always correct, and I obeyed. Three years ago or slightly longer, I started writing eBooks as teachings [two now completed and sold worldwide online], plus one novel that is Christian-based [also as an eBook]. Today my new ministry is this one, Men of Power Ministry, my new calling which was heavy upon my heart. Second novel is being authored as I’m preparing the next few articles for this blog. These are all gifts/talents that I wasted by putting them on my heart’s shelf for a later date; not any longer. God has other plans. This is one of my ways to reach the world and teach others, and seeking to make disciples of all nations. Where do you stand concerning your gifts and calling from God, no matter where you are in life? Even ministers and pastors miss their real calling. It happens! I discovered that in a big way… many have fallen from grace.

Men, this is for you! Let’s see what 2 Timothy 2:2 is telling us… “And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others.” God’s instructions for us is simple, as the Apostle Paul wrote in this letter to Timothy, who was like a son to him. He was Timothy’s mentor and “father” on earth. We must go and seek younger men, older men, any men for that matter, to teach about our loving God and Saviour Jesus Christ. His gospel must be spread across the world and we are a part of God’s plan to make this happen. Are you living out your calling as God has entrusted you with? I was not, not always. Today I am, and it’s a goal I must reach as and how God leads me. His Spirit indwells in me and I must follow and obey. Are you? Be blessed and live for Him totally.