Sharpen!

Sharpen!

Iron sharpens iron; so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend [to show rage or worthy purpose]. Proverbs 27:17 AMPC

If you would sharpen another iron tool, the best option would be another iron or metal tool. In our homes, one of the easiest examples will be where we use another knife to sharpen another life. In that example lies a deep lesson: if you desire a particular end, you have to be around people who have the skills, knowledge and experience to get you there. If I seek to affect my generation for good, I cannot stand, sit or walk with people who do not share the same vision with me.

The major reason why I have to watch my company is because I will eventually look like the company I keep. 'Show me your friends, and I will tell you who you are' is a very interesting statement. You can make all the claims; the proof of your destination will be revealed by the type of people you journey with. Today's extract says the same thing: why am I asked to watch my company? It is because bad company corrupts good manners. Eventually, if you stay around the wrong people long enough, you begin to look, talk and act like them.

And that is how God set up human relationships. We were built to interact; nobody can exist on his/her own. As I move towards the fulfillment of God's purpose for my life, I must audit my relationships and ensure that I am keeping only those who add value. Am I also the kind of person who I would want to spend my own time with? Do I incite people to anger with the way I act or am I a peacemaker? Do I push people into noble causes or into shameful acts? I am what I attract. God is seeking men and women who will be tools in His hands to change the course of history. Can he count on you? Can He count on me? His time of favour is here.