I worry that we live in a culture today where growing numbers of people look outside themselves for success. And when they fail, it's always someone else's fault
The prophet in his day is fully accepted of God and totally rejected by men. The prophet is violated during his ministry, but he is vindicated by history.
When you're in charge, it's easy to get accustomed to having the people follow your wisdom simply because you're the leader. But when was the last time you took a real risk, putting yourself out there with the possibility of failure? Have we become so used to leading that we've forgotten what it took to get us there?
How do you avoid criticism? Do you run from it? Have you decided to be nothing, do nothing and say nothing?
The value of a mentor cannot be overestimated. A mentor is someone who is a few laps ahead of you in an area of life where you wish to find success.
