INVEST IN UNCOMMON MENTORSHIP.
Mentorship Is The Transference Of Wisdom.
Wisdom is the most powerful force on earth. It is the difference between poverty and prosperity; decrease and increase; loss and gain. Throughout the Ancient Writings comes the teaching, “Wisdom is the principal thing…” (Proverbs 4:7a).
Here Are 12 Important Facts You Should Know About Wisdom:
- Wisdom Is The Master Key To Releasing All The Treasures Of Life Contained In God’s Promise Of One Thousand Times More. Solomon discovered this. In his unforgettable Dream, God spoke, “…Because this was in thine heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honour, nor the life of thine enemies, neither yet hast asked long life; but hast asked wisdom and knowledge for thyself, that thou mayest judge my people, over whom I have made thee king: Wisdom and knowledge is granted unto thee; and I will give thee riches, and wealth, and honour, such as none of the kings have had that have been before thee, neither shall there any after thee have the like” (2 Chronicles 1:11,12).
- Wisdom Is Not Necessarily Inherited Genetically Through Your Bloodline. A wise father can have a
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foolish son. “…A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother” (Proverbs 10:1. See also Proverbs 10:5.)
- All The Treasures Of Wisdom And Knowledge Are Hidden In Jesus Christ. “That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgment of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ; In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge” (Colossians 2:2,3).
Everything you could possibly desire, including One Thousand Times More, will come through your obedience and relationship with Jesus Christ!
- The Holy Spirit Is The Spirit Of Wisdom That Imparts And Uses Your Gifts, Talents And Skills. “…every wise hearted man, in whom the Lord put wisdom and understanding to know how to work all manner of work for the service of the sanctuary, according to all that the Lord had commanded” (Exodus 36:1. See also 1 Corinthians 12.)
- Wisdom Is More Powerful Than Weapons Of War. “Wisdom is better than weapons of war:…” (Ecclesiastes 9:18a).
- The Mantle Of Wisdom Can Make You Ten Times Stronger Than Those Without It. “Wisdom strengtheneth the wise more than ten mighty men which are in the city” (Ecclesiastes 7:19).
- Wisdom Makes Your Enemies Helpless Against You. “For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist” (Luke 21:15).
- Wisdom Creates Currents Of Favor And Recognition Toward You. “Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost
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embrace her” (Proverbs 4:8). One Thousand Times More Wisdom will create One Thousand Times More favor toward your life!
- Wisdom Guarantees Your Promotion. “Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her. She shall give to thine head an ornament of grace: a crown of glory shall she deliver to thee” (Proverbs 4:8,9).
- When You Increase Your Wisdom, You Will Increase Your Wealth. “Riches and honour are with me; yea, durable riches and righteousness” (Proverbs 8:18).
- Your Investment In Books And Tapes Is Proof Of Your Passion For Wisdom. Paul urged Timothy, “Study to shew yourself approved…” (2 Timothy 2:15a). Your willingness to invest in knowledge is a signal that you understand the rewards of wisdom.
- Wisdom Is Transferred Through Relationship. “He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed” (Proverbs 13:20).
Yes, wisdom can even be imparted by the laying on of hands of a powerful man of God. “And Joshua the son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom; for Moses had laid his hands upon him: and the children of Israel hearkened unto him…” (Deuteronomy 34:9). Wisdom even affects the willingness of others to listen to you!
There are two ways to receive wisdom throughout your life: mistakes and Mentors.
Mentors are gifts from God.
Mentors are gates to greatness.
Mentors are bridges to blessings.
Mentors create uncommon increase.
Mentors are more than just teachers. Teachers focus on information while a Mentor focuses on the protege.
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An Uncommon Mentor is more than a cheerleader.
He is a coach, showing you how to achieve your goal.
There Are 4 Types Of Mentorship:
- Parental Mentorship Is The Wisdom Received Through Your Parents. It is the first proof of humility. It involves the first commandment with a promise that if you honor your mother and father, it will go well with you throughout your lifetime. (Ephesians 6:1-3.)
- Pastoral Mentorship Is The Wisdom Received Through Your Spiritual Leader And Pastor Of Your Church. Scriptures commands us to “Forsake not the assembling of ourselves together…and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching” (Hebrews 10:25).
- Professional Mentorship Is The Wisdom You Receive Through Your Employer, Supervisors And Career Sages. (Read Ephesians 6:4-8.)
- Prophetic Mentorship Is Wisdom That Comes Through Uncommon Anointings Of Uncommon Men Of God Assigned To You During Crisis And Critical Turning Points Of Your Life. It may be healing, financial or relationship oriented. But, the Ancient Writings confirm that the secrets of God are hidden inside men and women of God. “Surely the Lord God will do nothing, but He revealeth His secret unto His servants the prophets” (Amos 3:7).
“Believe in the Lord your God, so shall ye be establish; believe His prophets, so shall ye prosper” (2 Chronicles 20:20). God reveals information to those who walk in obedience to Him. When you honor their mantle, extraordinary promotion and events occur. One of the most powerful examples I’ve ever studied was in the life of Saul, son of Kish. Saul discovered this kind of
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impartation when he and his servant pursued the presence of Samuel, the prophet. Within hours, Saul was anointed for kingship. It happened in a single day. Why? He entered the presence of an uncommon man of God who could see into his future.
Never forget this powerful principle: “The Secret of the Lord is with him that fear Him; and He will shew them His covenant” (Psalm 25:14).
13 Important Facts About Uncommon Mentorship:
- Uncommon Mentorship Will Require The Investment Of Time. Elisha stayed in the presence of Elijah. Ruth persisted in remaining with Naomi even though she had to move into another country. Joshua stayed under the authority of Moses. David always pursued the presence and counsel of Samuel, his prophet and Mentor. The disciples invested time in the presence of Jesus, away from the crowds.
- Everything You Know Came Through Mentorship. When you were a baby, you were taught to walk, eat, and even dress yourself.
- Uncommon Mentors Can Create Uncommon Proteges. Look at the fishermen, Peter, James, and John, who became renown. They simply had an Uncommon Mentor. An Uncommon Mentor can completely erase the scars and defects created by past prejudices and wounds. Jesus did it for the 12 disciples. The Holy Spirit is doing it for many today.
- Uncommon Mentors Require Pursuit. You always reach for what you truly desire. The passion within you will determine your pursuit of your Mentor.
- An Uncommon Dream Will Always Require Uncommon Mentorship. Solomon received a powerful Assignment to build the great temple of Jerusalem.
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His Mentor? The incredible and unforgettable King David. He even helped him collect the materials necessary for its completion.
- Uncommon Mentorship Can Take Place Anywhere. Jesus taught in synagogues (Luke 13:10). Then, He also taught in villages (Mark 6:6).
- The Uncommon Mentor Will Always Be An Enemy To The Enemy Of His Protege. Jesus reflected this when He warned Peter regarding satan. “…Simon, Simon, behold, satan hath desire to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren” (Luke 22:31,32). The Mentor will fight against any philosophy, pitfalls or prejudices that would rob the Protege of experiencing the One Thousand Times More Blessing in his life.
- The Uncommon Mentor Knows Precisely The Path The Protege Must Take To Unleash The Harvest Of One Thousand Times More. That’s why Paul advised Timothy to “shew himself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed.”
- The Uncommon Mentor Willingly Risks The Anger And Even The Alienation Of Proteges To Keep Them Qualified To Receive The Increase Of One Thousand Times More. You see, the focus of the Mentor is the protection of the Protege, not the love from the Protege. The Prophet Samuel was swift to correct Saul and David. Why? To prevent their experience of pain.
- The Uncommon Mentor Has Something You Do Not Have Because He Knows Something You Do Not Know. Discoveries determine progress. Discoveries determine relationships. “Wisdom is the principal thing…Exalt her, and she shall promote thee; she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her” (Proverbs 4:7a,8).
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- The Uncommon Mentor Measures The Passion Of The Protege By His Pursuit Of The Mentor. What you respect, you will attract. You will never possess what you are unwilling to pursue.
- The Uncommon Mentor Exposes Fraudulent People To His Protege. Jesus exposed the Pharisees to His disciples, “But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments,” (Matthew 23:5). One of the master keys to unlocking One Thousand Times More in your life is to detect enemies and thieves of increase in your life. That’s one of the powerful benefits of staying close to a proven and Uncommon Mentor.
- The Uncommon Mentor Can Often Predict The Potential Weakness And Pitfall Of A Protege. Jesus did this for Peter. “…I tell thee, Peter, the cock shall not crow this day, before that thou shalt thrice deny that thou knowest Me” (Luke 22:34). Now, the Mentor does not withdraw from the Protege because of it. He becomes an intercessor because of it! (Read Luke 22:31,32.)
I am just now learning how to be a protege after all these years of life and ministry. Here are some of the things that I am learning.
The 4 Kinds Of Proteges:
- The Passive Protege.
They observe. They listen. But, they only reach when it’s convenient for them. They are slow to ask sincere and probing questions. They want the Mentor to become aggressive, make all the suggestions, and stop them from floundering or crashing. They want the Mentor to be more committed to their success then they are willing to commit themselves. They only read a book if the Mentor
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insists on it. Then, they would rather you purchase it for them! They interpret the aggressiveness of a Mentor as proof of his love. They sincerely feel that the Mentor is responsible for pursuing them and imparting to them. Passive proteges usually fail or become embittered.
- The Parasite Protege.
They want your influence, not your correction. They stay close for the network of relationships involved. Name droppers, they will use your name strategically with other people to show relationship. They want the profit from relationship without the cost of discipleship. They want what the Mentor has earned, not what he has learned. They ride the reputation of a Mentor without the seasons of preparation required.
- The Productive Protege.
He recognized the achievements of the Mentor. He possesses a servant’s heart. He refuses to make a major decision without the counsel and feedback of his Mentor. He considers the Uncommon Mentor to be a dominant gift from God for accelerating his own ministry and life. The Productive Protege truly loves his Mentor, wants to experience his Mentor and feel his heart. The Apostle Paul wrote, “And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you; And to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake…” (1 Thessalonians 5:12,13).
- The Prodigal Protege.
They move toward popularity. They are fad conscious. They fall into the comparison trap, between what their Mentor offers them and someone else offers them. They are obviously “for hire.” They will move away from a Mentor the moment there is serious correction, a higher salary offered, or when the Mentor experiences an unexpected disaster. Just like the prodigal son wanted
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what the father had for his own pleasure, so it is with the Prodigal Protege.
13 Qualities Of An Uncommon Protege:
- The Uncommon Protege Will Invest Whatever Is Necessary To Stay In The Presence Of An Uncommon Mentor. Ruth persisted in following Naomi to Bethlehem. “…Entreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go;…” (Ruth 1:16).
- The Uncommon Protege Will Embrace The Counsel Of The Mentor. God takes it seriously. In fact, during the days of Moses, the rebellious protege was always punished. “And the man that will do presumptuously, and will not hearken unto the priest that standeth to minister there before the Lord thy God, or unto the judge, even that man shall die: and thou shalt put away the evil from Israel. And all the people shall hear, and fear, and do no more presumptuously” (Deuteronomy 17:12,13).
- The Uncommon Protege Will Ultimately Receive The Mantle Of The Mentor He Most Respects. The transference of the anointing is not a fantasy. It is a fact. The Apostle Paul wrote, “Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands” (2 Timothy 1:6).
Joshua experienced it, “There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy life: as I was with Moses, so I will be with thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee” (Joshua 1:5).
Saul experienced it through Samuel. Saul and his servant brought an offering to Samuel and the anointing began to flow. Samuel anointed him for kingship. (Read 1 Samuel 9 and 10 for a remarkable understanding of the
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transference of the anointing.)
You will never receive an anointing for One Thousand Times More from someone who is anti-prosperity, anti-healing, and critical of every man of God who preaches faith. You must pursue the mantle of those who possess what you desire.
- The Uncommon Protege Treasures The Mantle Of Intercessors Assigned To Him. The Israelites said to the Prophet Samuel, “…Pray for thy servants unto the Lord thy God, that we die not: for we have added unto all our sins this evil, to ask us a king” (1 Samuel 12:19). Seven weeks ago, a prosperous
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all. It is not a mystery to me. They simply have not yet recognized the Golden Link to their miracle, the Intercessor.
- The Uncommon Protege Loves To Sow Uncommon Seeds Of Appreciation Into The Life Of His Mentor. The Queen of Sheba understood this Law of Increase. You must sow into the soil that is greater. She brought gifts (worth over four million dollars!) when she met Solomon for an appointment. “And she came to Jerusalem with a very great train, with camels that bare spices, and very much gold, and precious stones: and when she was come to Solomon, she communed with him of all that was in her heart. And Solomon told her all her questions: there was not any thing hid from the king, which he told her not… And she gave the king an hundred and twenty talents of gold, and of spices very great store, and precious stones: there came no more such abundance of spices as these which the queen of Sheba gave to king Solomon” (1 Kings 10:2,3,10).
Gifts were given to the Master Mentor, the Apostle Paul. “For even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again unto my necessity” (Philippians 4:16). The Apostle Paul believed that gifts should be planted into the life of the Mentor. “…Thou shalt not muzzle the mouth of the ox that treadeth out the corn…If we have sown unto you spiritual things, is it a great thing if we shall reap your carnal things?” (1 Corinthians 9:9,11).
Any Seed you sow into Mentors who have unlocked your faith, your love, and supernatural finances—will come back to you One Thousand Times More.
- The Uncommon Protege Clearly Defines And Declares His Expectations Of His Mentor. Elisha wanted a double portion of the anointing of Elijah. He declared it and received it. What qualifies your Mentor? What does he have or know that you desire? Have you
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clearly defined to him what you expect?
- The Uncommon Protege Willingly Discusses His Greatest Dreams With His Mentor. Ruth expressed her heart to Naomi. Elisha expressed his longing to Elijah. David was swift to declare his eagerness to fight Goliath for King Saul. Vulnerability and openness creates a bond between the Mentor and the Protege. The Law of Agreement is the foundation for unleashing One Thousand Times More.
- The Uncommon Protege Will Expose His Greatest Fears To His Mentor. Esther was afraid. She shared her fears with Mordecai. He confronted them and helped her defeat Haman and the cruel strategy to assassinate the Jews. One of the great rewards of the Mentor-Protege relationship is that “two are better than one.” The Mentor provides a climate for considering any idea, any strategy.
- The Uncommon Protege Knows The Powerful Rewards Of Asking. Mentors answer questions. Answers do not flow from the Mentor until the questions flow to the Mentor.
The Ethiopian eunuch, in Acts 8, was baffled. But, when he asked Philip to explain, the miracle started. When you stop asking questions, the answers stop coming. You will never receive the One Thousand Times More harvest without asking the right questions.
- The Uncommon Protege Will Discuss His Mistakes And Pain Occurring With His Mentor. David did this with Samuel. “So David fled, and escaped, and came to Samuel to Ramah, and told him all that Saul had done to him. And he and Samuel went and dwelt in Naioth” (1 Samuel 19:18). The disciples did the same during the great storm. (See Matthew 8:24,25.)
- An Uncommon Protege Will Publicly Acknowledge And Honor His Mentor.
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When I read the lives of uncommon achievers who experience One Thousand Times More than those around them, they were proteges of Uncommon Mentors.
Sam Walton gives credit to his father-in-law.
Donald Trump gives credit to his father.
Lee Iacocca gives credit to Robert McNamara.
What is happening in your life? What kind of increases are you presently experiencing? Whose counsel have you been following for the last five years? What questions have you been asking?
- An Uncommon Protege Is Willing To Invest An Uncommon Amount Of Time For Personal Mentorship. This explained the incredible success of the Apostle Paul. He pulled aside from a normal schedule and invested three years in Mentorship. “Neither went I up to Jerusalem to them which were apostles before me; but I went into Arabia, and returned again unto Damascus. Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to see Peter, and abode with him fifteen days” (Galatians 1:17,18).
- The Uncommon Protege Will Invest Whatever It Takes To Unlock His Own Success.
I will never forget it. After I paid the young store clerk $84 for one small book, my young assistant was stunned.
“I can hardly believe that you paid $84 for one little book!” he exclaimed.
“Oh, son, I didn’t. What took this man twenty years to discover, I will now learn within two hours. I’d be a fool not to pay someone $84 to do personal research for me for 24 months!”
Whatever you do, invest in whatever it takes to unleash the next wave of blessing…The Promise of One Thousand Times More.
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One Thousand Times More.
It is a mystery to millions.
It is a fantasy of millions.
It is a miracle to believers.
But, it is the simple result of following the Laws of Blessing—Uncommon Mentors Always Create Uncommon Proteges.
Invest in Uncommon Mentorship. It is one of the Seven Master Keys to creating One Thousand Times More of the harvest you have long desired in your life.
