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Mentored

The first time we meet Joshua in the Bible,  he is a young man being mentored by Moses. It is an interesting  scenario. They are fighting the Amalekites who are a cruel and dangerous  enemy. 

Moses' mentoring includes:

• Simple instructions: "Pick some men for the fight"
• Reassurance: "God and me will be watching over you from the hill"
• Behind the scenes support: Holding up the staff is a symbol of prayer and intercession
• Putting a team behind Joshua: Aaron and Hur support Moses as he supports Joshua
• Giving  Joshua credit: From the behind-the-scenes we know that Joshua would  never have won if it were not for God and Moses' team supporting him,  but Moses credits Joshua with the victory

This kind of  mentoring is vital - it is the process by which leaders are formed. What  is doubly-vital is that Moses' leadership demonstrates clearly to  Joshua, Aaron and Hur that it is all about God and not about Moses.  Moses might have prayed for the strength to hold up his arms, but he  allows himself to show weakness and he allows Aaron and Hur to help him.  He could have emphasised his role as intercessor, but he lets Joshua  shine. 

How can you be a good mentor to people in your life?
Have you had a good mentor? Maybe its time to thank God for them...