Sharpened
| As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another. (Proverbs27:17) |
When we join forces with God's Spirit and His family, each of us can offer our unique contributions towards leading someone to Christ. We do not need to be the entire chain; instead, we can serve as one link in this process. The Apostle Paul uses the body to drive the same point: If the whole body were an eye, where would the sense of hearing be? If the whole body were an ear, where would the sense of smell be? But in fact God has placed the parts in the body, every one of them, just as he wanted them to be (1 Cor 12:17-18).
Just like physical reproduction requires more than one person's effort, spiritual reproduction also necessitates being raised within a loving Christian community- it is the way God has made it to be.
To overcome this barrier and reach others effectively for Christ, it is crucial that we partner up with someone else, a small group or as a congregation. By pooling our resources and sharing our gifts while encouraging each other along the way, we become brighter lights for the Lord together. Joining God's search and rescue team will prove to be our greatest source of joy.
Let us pray: Lord, may You unify us as believers so that infectious Christian communities form wherever Your people gather. Help us work together by inviting others into Your love and including them in all aspects of life with You. In Jesus' name we pray - Amen.
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Allan Paskwababiri serves alongside his wife Tebogo at St Francis Church in Pretoria where he ministers while pursuing his interests in history and art & crafts.
