Prepare plans by consultation, And make war by wise guidance.
Proverbs 20:18
An ancient Chinese proverb says, “If you want to know the way, ask someone on the way back.” The Bible is filled with mentors pointing the way of what to do and what not to do. Scripture is filled with stories of success and failure. God wants you to have the best chance for success, so He’s given you examples of the good, the bad, and the ugly.
Wherever you want to go and whatever you want to do, some- one else has done something similar before. Sometimes you can find examples in the Bible, but sometimes you can find examples in your own life. If your ambition is from the Lord and your desire is for the purposes of God, He will prosper your way by placing you in contact with those who can give you the experience you need. This is God’s mentorship plan.
A wise person seeks out wise counsel, not from those pro- fessing to know the way, but from those who have gone the way. Many talk about success, but wise people follow those who have attained success. Tom Hopkins, America’s #1 sales trainer, once said, “Never take advice from anyone more messed up than you.” When making plans and coordinating your attack in the market- place, seek advice from those who have accomplished what you want to accomplish.
REFLECT TO CONNECT
- Whom do you know either from the Bible or from your circle of influence that has achieved success similar to what you are pursuing?
- What kind of behaviors and habits can you acquire that will make you successful?
- Whom is God telling you to seek out and approach as a mentor?
The wise follow the path of those who have succeeded where they want to succeed until God shows them their own trail to blaze.
