THE STORY OF JESUS: Proverbs 27
“As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” (Proverbs 27:17)
Who in your life sharpens you as a person?
Is there anyone you spend time with that improves your character?
In creation, God saw it was not good for people to be alone (Genesis 2:18).
Yet too many of us live as individuals in isolation.
Jesus trained His disciples to work in pairs (Luke 10:1).
He promised to be with them when they met with others (Matthew 18:20).
The Spirit of Jesus hones and sharpens us, to make us more like Him.
Its too easy to justify thoughts and actions to ourselves.
But do we allow someone else we trust to consider our thoughts and actions?
I believe every Jesus follower would benefit from an accountability partner.
I also believe that Satan does what he can to keep us from this.
Since my recent move, I have set up several disciple partnerships.
This is something I know I need, and benefit from – and will seek it.
Who in your life sharpens you as a person?
What do you sense the Lord saying to you?
PRAYER
Lord, thank You for using others to sharpen me, who encourage and challenge me to keep growing!
The heart is the source of life.
From the heart flow the issues of life.
People see what is in my heart by how I live since my life reflects what is in my heart.
How do others see me?
Stop and listen what others say.
The way they see me, or the way I see myself must be the same way as God sees me.
I need to live for Jesus.
Living for Jesus a life that is true,
Striving to please Him in all that I do;
Yielding allegiance, glad-hearted and free,
This is the pathway of blessing for me.
O Jesus, Lord and Savior,
I give myself to Thee,
For Thou, in Thy [redemption],*
Didst give Thyself for me;
I own no other Master,
My heart shall be Thy throne,
My life I give, henceforth to live,
O Christ, for Thee alone.
2
Living for Jesus who died in my place,
Bearing on Calv’ry my sin and disgrace;
Such love constrains me to answer His call,
Follow His leading and give Him my all.
3
Living for Jesus wherever I am,
Doing each duty in His holy name;
Willing to suffer affliction and loss,
Deeming each trial a part of my cross.
4
Living for Jesus through earth’s little while,
My dearest treasure, the light of His smile;
Seeking the lost ones He died to redeem,
Bringing the weary to find rest in Him.