One thing I am beginning to think through is the need to view this entire apprenticeship relationship through the eyes of faith. My apprentice, for instance, warned me early on that he wanted to continue playing baseball this year, his last season. I agreed to it though with some reluctance since he can only work about three days a week all summer. On the up-side though is the fact that I do not, on many weeks, have enough work to keep him busy every day. But, fall is coming when baseball is over so I need to have more work for us.
Faith in this situation is to believe that God is in this and is moving ahead of us for our good and His glory. And there is something larger here than just keeping busy for busyness’ sake. There is a story here that can help other apprentices and business owners (master craftsmen) and we are praying that the Lord will keep this story alive for the help of His people and the advancement of His kingdom. We work and pray for the kingdom and we seek to serve King Jesus.