Deuteronomy 8
We are walking today: Hidden Manna, Principles of the Protégé!! Part 2
Witness reveal & eat throughout the Bible: H1540 galah spelled gimel, lamed, hey---reveal, to uncover, remove, depart, to go into exile
&
H3898 lacham spelled lamed, chet, mem--eat, use as food
Ruth 3:3 So bathe, anoint yourself, put on your good clothes, and go down to the threshing-floor; but don’t reveal your presence to the man until he’s finished eating and drinking.
Torah: Deuteronomy 29:29, 20:19,
Prophets: 1 Samuel 3:7, 3:21; 2 Samuel 7:27; Isaiah 22:14, 40:5, 53:1, 56:1; Jeremiah 11:20, 33:6; Dan 10:1; Amos 3:7
Writings: Job 20:27; Psalms 141:4; Proverbs 4:17, 9:5, 11:13, 20:19, 23:1, 23:6
Prophets: 1 Samuel 3:7, 3:21; 2 Samuel 7:27; Isaiah 22:14, 40:5, 53:1, 56:1; Jeremiah 11:20, 33:6; Dan 10:1; Amos 3:7
Writings: Job 20:27; Psalms 141:4; Proverbs 4:17, 9:5, 11:13, 20:19, 23:1, 23:6
Proverbs 23:6 Eat thou not the bread of him that hath an evil eye, neither desire thou his dainty meats:
1) The Word of God out of the mouth of your mentor comes from the spirit of God and contains hidden keys to your victory.
Revelations 2:17 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it.
2) The Word of God from your mentor is precious and carries the presence of God.
Hebrews 9:4 Which had the golden censer, and the ark of the covenant overlaid round about with gold, wherein was the golden pot that had manna, and Aaron's rod that budded, and the tables of the covenant.
3) To the non-believer, the Word of God from your mentor, when consumed, brings everlasting life.
The Word of God from the mentor comes from the kitchen of heaven and is ordered for your specific need.
Psalm 78:23-25 23 Though he had commanded the clouds from above, and opened the doors of heaven, 24 And had rained down manna upon them to eat, and had given them of the corn of heaven.
25 Man did eat angels' food: he sent them meat to the full.
4) The Word of God from the mentor is a privilege, not a right.
Nehemiah 9:20 Thou gave also thy good spirit to instruct them, and withheld not thy manna from their mouth, and gave them water for their thirst.
5) The Word of God from the mentor is a lifetime necessity for a successful life.
Deuteronomy 8:3 And he humbled thee, and suffered thee to hunger, and fed thee with manna, which thou Knew not, neither did thy fathers know; that he might make thee know that man doth not live by bread only, but by every word that proceeded out of the mouth of the LORD doth man live.”
A mentor will experience seven different kinds of protégés in his life. Unfortunately, these six types of protégés carry negative and undeniable traits. Our goal is to become the seventh kind of
protégé. This is the protégé that will be a blessing to the mentor and carry on the mantle of the mentor.
1) The Problem Protégé.
This protégé is not a problem-solver but a problem-creator. They gain the reputation of adding more problems to the mentor instead of helping bring relief to the mentor. The problem protégé creates
chaos by the following:
• Struggling to finish assignments.
• Bringing problems to the mentor instead of seeking to help him.
• Creating strife among staff and teammates.
• Grieving the heart of the mentor by refusing to heed instructions and take orders.
• Focusing on only problems.
The problem protégé will not last long around the mentor. Patience will run out from the mentor.
4) The Parakeet Protégé.
This protégé starts off right but never goes deeper in the relationships. They begin trying to say everything they hear the mentor saying and do everything the mentor is doing. This is not
entirely wrong because imitation was practiced by Jesus himself (John 5:19, “Then answered Jesus and said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what
he seeth the Father do: for what things soever he doeth, these also doeth the Son likewise.”)
Imitating the mentor can be a sign of humility and wisdom. The principles of the mentor are to be duplicated and followed. But where the parakeet protégé makes the mistake is in trying to mimic
the “personality” of the mentor. The protégé tries to be someone he is not. If the mentor has an outgoing personality, the protégé attempts to be outgoing as well. If the mentor is inward and reserved, the protégé tries to be reserved. In the end, this will only lead to frustration. As someone has said, “You were born an original, don’t die a copy.” The protégé should follow the mentor’s principles, but maintain his own personality.
5) The Passive Protégé.
The passive protégé is a source of great frustration to the mentor. The passive protégé stays around the mentor, but rarely engages in pursuing the mentor. They are close enough to observe, but too far
away to emulate. Close enough to say they know the mentor, but too far away to even be known. The passive protégé straddles the fence between acquaintance and armor bearer. Their attitude is
maddening and will hinder the protégé from truly receiving from the mentor.
This protégé does not actively search out the mentor. He does not pursue the mentor’s presence, knowledge and wisdom. Occasionally, the passive protégé will have a moment of motivation to pursue his mentor but will not sustain the endurance needed to build a positive relationship. The passive protégé will forget that wisdom must be pursued. (Proverbs 2:4, “If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures.”) The passive protégé must be reminded that great mentors do not go where they are needed, but great mentors go where they are wanted. Great mentors will not go where they are tolerated, but where they are celebrated. If the passive protégé does not engage the mentor, he will lose the relationship. A passive protégé can be left un-confronted, until he becomes a danger to the mentor. Passive soldiers result in a defeated army. Passive athletes result in dismissed coaches.
6) The Potential Protégé.
This kind of protégé rarely does what is wrong, but also rarely does what is right. In the eyes of the mentor, this protégé is packed with potential. They are talented, educated, and have a great attitude. Nevertheless, they never rise to the level of their potential because they fail to cross the line of commitment. While less talented protégés are on the playing field hustling and working, the potential protégé stands on the sidelines and watches. All that talent lies dormant within him because he doesn’t commit to the mentor. Potential protégés will always be replaced with pursuing, committed protégés.
7) Powerful, Productive, Pursuing Protégé!
here is a sea of information on how to become a great leader. Books, seminars, training, and curriculum focus on the developing of leadership potential. Followers have a long list of
core attributes they desire in their leaders. We want leaders with vision, competency, honesty, initiative, and many other positive traits. Indeed, the pursuit of making great leaders will never go
extinct. New thoughts, ideas, and motivations will always be evolving. Great mentors are valuable and rare. With all the focus and information on leaders and mentors, I noticed that there was
less material on how to become a great follower and protégé. In fact, there was little to no information on this subject in my path.
Could it be that an absence from much material stems from our belief that a great mentor will automatically result in a great protégé? “Just get a great leader and we will have great followers!”
We do know, however, that behind every great leader is a team of great followers. Surrounding every great mentor is a collection of great protégés. Our focus has become imbalanced. We must start focusing on being a great follower and your turn to lead will follow!
Great protégés become great mentors because they know what protégés are looking for in a mentor.
Following is not a popular idea in our culture. “Never follow” is the philosophy and marketing campaign of a popular automobile company. A motorcycle ad notes that unless you’re the
lead dog on the sled, the scenery never changes. And yet, following is considered a desirable trait to Jesus. (Matthew 4:19, “And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of
men.”) Great mentors can only go so far without having great protégé. A team of great protégés can make an average leader a great mentor.
Great mentors can only go so far without having great protégé. A team of great protégés can make an average leader a great mentor. I’m so thankful for this teaching again. Because I find myself in it. To have a Mentor and leader such as I do I must appreciate the gift that has been given to me Like fresh manna. Not living on my own thoughts or strength, but the Words of The Most High sent as manna in my mentors. To propel me to my next designed season. By my obedience and learning how to honor what and who has been placed in my life by The Great I AM. Shema Selah, let us pause and consider this teaching!!
Deuteronomy 8:3 He humbled you, allowing you to become hungry, and then fed you with man, which neither you nor your ancestors had ever known, to make you understand that a person does not live on food alone but on everything that comes from the mouth of Adonai.
6 Truths about the Mentor’s Manna
6 Truths about the Mentor’s Manna
1) The Word of God out of the mouth of your mentor comes from the spirit of God and contains hidden keys to your victory.
Revelations 2:17 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it.
2) The Word of God from your mentor is precious and carries the presence of God.
Hebrews 9:4 Which had the golden censer, and the ark of the covenant overlaid round about with gold, wherein was the golden pot that had manna, and Aaron's rod that budded, and the tables of the covenant.
3) To the non-believer, the Word of God from your mentor, when consumed, brings everlasting life.
The Word of God from the mentor comes from the kitchen of heaven and is ordered for your specific need.
Psalm 78:23-25 23 Though he had commanded the clouds from above, and opened the doors of heaven, 24 And had rained down manna upon them to eat, and had given them of the corn of heaven.
25 Man did eat angels' food: he sent them meat to the full.
4) The Word of God from the mentor is a privilege, not a right.
Nehemiah 9:20 Thou gave also thy good spirit to instruct them, and withheld not thy manna from their mouth, and gave them water for their thirst.
5) The Word of God from the mentor is a lifetime necessity for a successful life.
Deuteronomy 8:3 And he humbled thee, and suffered thee to hunger, and fed thee with manna, which thou Knew not, neither did thy fathers know; that he might make thee know that man doth not live by bread only, but by every word that proceeded out of the mouth of the LORD doth man live.”
6) The Word of God from the mentor is designed to lead you from season to season and to new territory in your life.
Chapter 2: Seven Kinds of Protégés
Chapter 2: Seven Kinds of Protégés
A mentor will experience seven different kinds of protégés in his life. Unfortunately, these six types of protégés carry negative and undeniable traits. Our goal is to become the seventh kind of
protégé. This is the protégé that will be a blessing to the mentor and carry on the mantle of the mentor.
1) The Problem Protégé.
This protégé is not a problem-solver but a problem-creator. They gain the reputation of adding more problems to the mentor instead of helping bring relief to the mentor. The problem protégé creates
chaos by the following:
• Struggling to finish assignments.
• Bringing problems to the mentor instead of seeking to help him.
• Creating strife among staff and teammates.
• Grieving the heart of the mentor by refusing to heed instructions and take orders.
• Focusing on only problems.
The problem protégé will not last long around the mentor. Patience will run out from the mentor.
2) The Paranoid Protégé.
This protégé spends too much time worried about what people think about him. He never fully engages in relationship with his mentor because he is afraid of what people will say about him. The
Paranoid Protégé is both overly concerned with opinions of others and cares more about his reputation than relationships. This protégé can be identified because they rarely standup for their
mentor in times of attack and criticism. They will seek to be neutral and never want to appear to love and serve their mentor “too much.” The paranoid protégé is often intimidated by family
and friends and despises being thought of as “radical” and “extreme.” (Matthew 10:37, “He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.”)
3) The Parasite Protégé.
This protégé wants what the mentor has earned but does not desire the truths the mentor has learned. This is one of the most dangerous protégés to the mentor. Their motivation for being around the mentor is to see what they can get – not what they can give. These protégés will often be heard complaining about the wealth and popularity of the mentor. Jealousy and bitterness are their characteristics and they want what the mentor has, but do not want to do what the mentor does. Parasite protégés complain when they can’t meet the mentor for private council and they want
special status and privilege. Parasite protégés:
Waste the mentor’s time.
Are more interested in status than serving.
Rarely gives.
Despises other protégés whom the mentor favors.
Doesn’t value the mentor’s time or money.
They are the first to turn on the mentor in the midst of criticisms and misunderstandings
Parasite protégés are easily identified by discerning mentors because they are self-serving and hate to make a sacrifice. When a mentor goes through a season of fatigue, parasite protégé are the
first to move onto another church and leader. They are not interested in true relationships; they just want a quick promotion.
Parasite protégés are often secretly jealous of the mentor. They want what the mentor has earned but they do not want to do the work to get it.
This protégé spends too much time worried about what people think about him. He never fully engages in relationship with his mentor because he is afraid of what people will say about him. The
Paranoid Protégé is both overly concerned with opinions of others and cares more about his reputation than relationships. This protégé can be identified because they rarely standup for their
mentor in times of attack and criticism. They will seek to be neutral and never want to appear to love and serve their mentor “too much.” The paranoid protégé is often intimidated by family
and friends and despises being thought of as “radical” and “extreme.” (Matthew 10:37, “He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.”)
3) The Parasite Protégé.
This protégé wants what the mentor has earned but does not desire the truths the mentor has learned. This is one of the most dangerous protégés to the mentor. Their motivation for being around the mentor is to see what they can get – not what they can give. These protégés will often be heard complaining about the wealth and popularity of the mentor. Jealousy and bitterness are their characteristics and they want what the mentor has, but do not want to do what the mentor does. Parasite protégés complain when they can’t meet the mentor for private council and they want
special status and privilege. Parasite protégés:
Waste the mentor’s time.
Are more interested in status than serving.
Rarely gives.
Despises other protégés whom the mentor favors.
Doesn’t value the mentor’s time or money.
They are the first to turn on the mentor in the midst of criticisms and misunderstandings
Parasite protégés are easily identified by discerning mentors because they are self-serving and hate to make a sacrifice. When a mentor goes through a season of fatigue, parasite protégé are the
first to move onto another church and leader. They are not interested in true relationships; they just want a quick promotion.
Parasite protégés are often secretly jealous of the mentor. They want what the mentor has earned but they do not want to do the work to get it.
4) The Parakeet Protégé.
This protégé starts off right but never goes deeper in the relationships. They begin trying to say everything they hear the mentor saying and do everything the mentor is doing. This is not
entirely wrong because imitation was practiced by Jesus himself (John 5:19, “Then answered Jesus and said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what
he seeth the Father do: for what things soever he doeth, these also doeth the Son likewise.”)
Imitating the mentor can be a sign of humility and wisdom. The principles of the mentor are to be duplicated and followed. But where the parakeet protégé makes the mistake is in trying to mimic
the “personality” of the mentor. The protégé tries to be someone he is not. If the mentor has an outgoing personality, the protégé attempts to be outgoing as well. If the mentor is inward and reserved, the protégé tries to be reserved. In the end, this will only lead to frustration. As someone has said, “You were born an original, don’t die a copy.” The protégé should follow the mentor’s principles, but maintain his own personality.
5) The Passive Protégé.
The passive protégé is a source of great frustration to the mentor. The passive protégé stays around the mentor, but rarely engages in pursuing the mentor. They are close enough to observe, but too far
away to emulate. Close enough to say they know the mentor, but too far away to even be known. The passive protégé straddles the fence between acquaintance and armor bearer. Their attitude is
maddening and will hinder the protégé from truly receiving from the mentor.
This protégé does not actively search out the mentor. He does not pursue the mentor’s presence, knowledge and wisdom. Occasionally, the passive protégé will have a moment of motivation to pursue his mentor but will not sustain the endurance needed to build a positive relationship. The passive protégé will forget that wisdom must be pursued. (Proverbs 2:4, “If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures.”) The passive protégé must be reminded that great mentors do not go where they are needed, but great mentors go where they are wanted. Great mentors will not go where they are tolerated, but where they are celebrated. If the passive protégé does not engage the mentor, he will lose the relationship. A passive protégé can be left un-confronted, until he becomes a danger to the mentor. Passive soldiers result in a defeated army. Passive athletes result in dismissed coaches.
6) The Potential Protégé.
This kind of protégé rarely does what is wrong, but also rarely does what is right. In the eyes of the mentor, this protégé is packed with potential. They are talented, educated, and have a great attitude. Nevertheless, they never rise to the level of their potential because they fail to cross the line of commitment. While less talented protégés are on the playing field hustling and working, the potential protégé stands on the sidelines and watches. All that talent lies dormant within him because he doesn’t commit to the mentor. Potential protégés will always be replaced with pursuing, committed protégés.
7) Powerful, Productive, Pursuing Protégé!
here is a sea of information on how to become a great leader. Books, seminars, training, and curriculum focus on the developing of leadership potential. Followers have a long list of
core attributes they desire in their leaders. We want leaders with vision, competency, honesty, initiative, and many other positive traits. Indeed, the pursuit of making great leaders will never go
extinct. New thoughts, ideas, and motivations will always be evolving. Great mentors are valuable and rare. With all the focus and information on leaders and mentors, I noticed that there was
less material on how to become a great follower and protégé. In fact, there was little to no information on this subject in my path.
Could it be that an absence from much material stems from our belief that a great mentor will automatically result in a great protégé? “Just get a great leader and we will have great followers!”
We do know, however, that behind every great leader is a team of great followers. Surrounding every great mentor is a collection of great protégés. Our focus has become imbalanced. We must start focusing on being a great follower and your turn to lead will follow!
Great protégés become great mentors because they know what protégés are looking for in a mentor.
Following is not a popular idea in our culture. “Never follow” is the philosophy and marketing campaign of a popular automobile company. A motorcycle ad notes that unless you’re the
lead dog on the sled, the scenery never changes. And yet, following is considered a desirable trait to Jesus. (Matthew 4:19, “And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of
men.”) Great mentors can only go so far without having great protégé. A team of great protégés can make an average leader a great mentor.
Great mentors can only go so far without having great protégé. A team of great protégés can make an average leader a great mentor. I’m so thankful for this teaching again. Because I find myself in it. To have a Mentor and leader such as I do I must appreciate the gift that has been given to me Like fresh manna. Not living on my own thoughts or strength, but the Words of The Most High sent as manna in my mentors. To propel me to my next designed season. By my obedience and learning how to honor what and who has been placed in my life by The Great I AM. Shema Selah, let us pause and consider this teaching!!
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