Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Principle of the Mirror: Standing on the Shoulders of those before you and beside you

I Timothy 1:5-6, 9-22

In chapter one of II Timothy, Paul reminds Timothy of the shoulders that he stands on. The heritage of his family is great and has given him a foundation that has prepared him for his calling. Paul names numerous individuals at the end of this letter that have helped him through his journey. Even Mark is named as useful for Paul’s ministry. As a leader you must never forget the individuals who laid the foundations long before you were there and have laboring along side of you throughout your journey.

Even Moses had Aaron and Hur hold up his arms in order to win a battle. Exodus 17:12 “When Moses' hands grew tired, they took a stone and put it under him and he sat on it. Aaron and Hur held his hands up—one on one side, one on the other—so that his hands remained steady till sunset.” Never forget those who have held up your arms during hard times. Paul reminds Timothy through the mirror of who stood alongside him as he ran the race God set before him.

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