Individuals who have had positive experiences with a mentor tend to be a good mentor themselves. Mentors have a good history for helping others develop their skills. Mentors are people that have the time and mental energy to help people out. Individuals who are still willing and able to learn and who sees the potential benefits of a mentoring relationship. Mentors maintain eye contact and give mentees their full attention. Mentors are there to help their mentees find life direction, never to push them.

Elisha’s mentor was Elijah. When Elijah went up to heaven in a chariot of fire, Elisha was watching this happen. Once Elijah was gone, Elisha became a great prophet just like Elijah.