Who is your standard?

A few months ago, when my husband parked, I told him that our car was not properly parked - it didn't look straight. When we got out of the car, I confirmed that indeed, our car was not parked straight and quickly "saw" why too- the car parked next to us, which we used as a "guide" wasn't parked straight either. That experience got me thinking about the question: "Who is your standard?"

Double-edged position

Some time ago, I was talking to a new "Mrs. Pastor". She'd been a "Mrs." for a while..."Mrs. Pastor" was just "new" for her. I was amused when she told me about how her husband seemed different each time he stepped up to the "Pastor-plate" - ok, let's just say "Pulpit".  

Have you noticed that about your husband? Does he seem like a different person when he's ministering - as if he's under Superior influence (as he should be) while the Word of God rolls off his tongue like the pen of a ready writer (Psalm 45:1b)? For me, there are times when my husband is ministering and I'm almost asking myself: "Do I know this man?"

- just because of how enlightening and enriching what he's saying is.

Indeed, God overshadows and takes control of any and every one who truly and wholly surrenders themselves to Him for His use. As Mrs. Pastor, we all have a unique position that is double-edged...and that can be dangerous.

Who's your mentor?

We talked about Mrs Elkanah last week. She's been on my mind for a while. I then started wondering if she had a mentor? Did or didn't she see the need for one? Would that account for how her sons ended up badly?

Let's take a few steps back: "Who's a mentor?"

Encarta defines a mentor as: "experienced adviser and supporter: somebody, usually older and more experienced, who advises and guides a younger, less experienced person."* Note that this definition has no restrictions...it doesn't say the mentor should be for only marriage, ministry, money or career matters - which means you can have one for all areas of life or different ones for each area.

Taking it a step further, "Does everyone need a mentor?"

Mrs S. Elkanah

Prophet Samuel was a force to be reckoned with...He was indeed a reward from God. His mother, Hannah, asked God specifically for a son and promised to give him back to the Lord. God did His part and she did hers...without delay.

She didn't spend too long with him. Shortly after he got into active service, he could (& did) hear God. In fact the Bible records that:
"Samuel grew; the Lord was with him and let none of his words fall to the ground."

(1 Sam 3:19 - Amplified).

He must have been one of the most eligible bachelors of his time...Mrs Samuel Elkanah must have been the envy of other ladies...when she was the chosen one.