I'm back at this. Still getting used to making this happen on a regular basis. Hate to admit that it just "could" be an age thing :)
As we understand that our unique purpose on the earth at this time has much to do with what the Lord has written in our hearts. Then we with passion begin to dig it out. We begin to understand "what makes us come alive" "what stirs up passions from deep within us" and "what fulfills us"
We must see the vision beyond just our time & generation. The last verse of the OT declares that if the hearts of the Fathers are not turned to the children & the children to the fathers; that the earth will be smitten with a curse. This we are seeing unfold daily in America. But, we are also experiencing it within the ranks of the church. Ministries, events, Worship styles often are single generation focused. The vision within me must be connected to obedience by me & relationally connected to the next generation! I must then impart things into those "sons & daughters" that God has placed around me so that the Vision lives on in even increasing measure & multiplied to the next generation. Dr. Mark Hanby in His book "You have not many Fathers" declares that this is the only way to have a true "double portion" anointing on our lives.
Questions then arise:
Who from the previous generation are you conncting with that is pouring into you?
Who are you building around you from the next generation that you are pouring into?
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Great blog. I am with you on this. Generational mulitplication works both directions. Spiritual fathers and sons positively effect each other and the Kingdom work rockets forward when we learn how to do this. I am excited about being part of this and learning more about how this works in our church, our fellowship and our generations!
ReplyDeleteEarl Creps, in his book "Off-Road Disciplines: Spiritual Adventures of Missional Leaders" talks about a disciple of reverse mentoring. He talks about mentoring as the process of pouring into some else (usually younger) but he emphasizes reverse mentoring as learning from those who are younger as well. He seems to envision mentoring as a two way street and no just a flow from older to younger.
ReplyDeleteSooooo glad to be a part of what's happening in the NW! I start my group with 10 guys this Sunday afternoon, ages ranging from 17-30, we begin the book 'You have not many fathers' and my guys are excited to get started, our goal is to be through it by NW Men's Conference and we plan on attending!
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