You Got A Friend in Me – Day 7: Honor Your Heroes, Worship Jesus

We end the week with a caution and a commitment.

Scripture of the Day

"Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father."

Philippians 2:9-11 (NIV)

When Elijah was taken up, Elisha cried out, "My father! My father!" and tore his garment in two. Then he picked up the cloak and went forward. He honored his mentor, but he did not stop there. He walked on in the power of the same God.

Honor your heroes, but do not deify them. Only Jesus is God and should be treated as God. When we place a person on a pedestal, we can end up excusing ourselves from the climb. Let your mentors point you to Jesus, not replace Him.

The sermon closed with three words. Discipleship is the process of growing people into an identity. Discipling is the activity of helping someone grow. A disciple is the person in process. Paul described his aim this way: "so that we may present everyone fully mature in Christ" (Colossians 1:28).

The Challenge

Be in healthy mentor and discipleship relationships, and be healthy in them. Look for inroads into each other's lives.

Reflection Question

Who is your Elijah, and who is your Elisha? What is one step you can take this week to deepen each relationship and point both toward Jesus?

Prayer

Jesus, You alone are Lord. Thank You for the people You have used to shape me. Help me honor them well and follow You first. Make me a faithful disciple and a faithful friend. Amen.

Thank you for walking through this week with us. We will see you Sunday.

In His grace,

The Brook Miami