STAYING SHARP IN JESUS

” AS IRON SHARPENS IRON, SO A FRIEND SHARPENS A FRIEND. ” PROVERBS 27:17

Staying sharp in the Lord our God is of vital importance. The Lord has made each of us to be social creatures. Some, of course, are more social than others but we all need the companionship of others. It is important that we surround ourselves with other believers, with those who reflect the same values and attitudes as those of Christ. We all know how important it is to keep our faith strengthened, and sometimes it takes a word or an action from someone, who God has put in our lives, to help to keep us sharp and to remind us of the importance of staying on the path to right standing with God. A good friend is one who is not afraid to tell us when we are leaning in the wrong direction or if we need a word of joy to pump us up they are there to do so. They have the ability to be forth coming in a loving and compassionate way. The Lord uses each and everyone of us to help others. He puts us in situations and in places to open doors for us to enter, so that we can help others in times of need. The question becomes, whether we go through the door and follow the instructions the Lord has placed in our hearts, or do we become hesitant in the situation and depend upon others to accomplish what God wants done. It is true that if we don’t succeed in following God’s instructions that he will find someone who will. We are a part of God’s army here on this earth. We have to ready for battle each day. Listen to the Holy Spirit and do as he instructs. Don’t miss out on the blessing of helping someone else. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!