Under His Wing

April 28

As it is important that children have good role models, it is also important that new believers have seasoned mentors in the faith. It is essential that our walk with Christ be grounded by those around us who care about us and who desire us to rise to the heights of faith that He wants for us.

A mature Christian should take younger members of the Body of Christ under his spiritual wing. Offer not only teaching in the truths of the faith, but also render to them a warm inclusion into his life. Introduce them to his godly friends, invite them to his home for dinner and fellowship. Nurture their bodies and spirits.

If we do, we will be following the admonition in Galatians 5:25, 26 that says, “If we live by the Spirit, we must follow the Spirit, not in vain conceit, provoking one another to envy.” Our intent must not be our self-aggrandizement. Our intention is not to draw attention to our ‘good deed.’

Our purpose in taking a new believer under our wing is to honor the Holy Spirit who lives within us and who Jesus said came to teach us so we can witness the Lord to others (Acts 1:8). As we teach the new believers among us, they will grow and teach those who come after them—so new-comers to faith may mature in Jesus.