At least once in life, everyone has said, “I wish I had known that earlier,” or “I wish someone had told me that…” I’ve found myself saying that more times than I can count. Sometimes a small morsel of wisdom, a piece of advice, or a relevant story at the right time can save your bacon. Listening to somebody who has walked a similar path before you is not just smart, it can be life altering. That person has the ability to point out the quicksand, the wrong road, and a myriad of other possible pitfalls. Repeating mistakes over and over can be self defeating and discouraging.
On your journey, find somebody you trust who has walked your path before you. Ok, your path is your path, but there are many who have experienced many of the issues of life you are facing now or will face in the future. Hang with that person. Learn from them. Watch them. Sometimes, you can avoid a pit, confrontation, or battle by learning to make wiser decisions.
Acts 18:26 says, “He began to speak boldly in the synagogue. When Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they invited him to their home and explained to him the way of God more adequately.” Priscilla and Aquila mentored Apollos, and this resulted in a much-improved ministry for Apollos.
Find some to learn from. Find someone to mentor. You just might become somebody’s bacon saver. So to speak 😀