Proverbs 27

Devotional:
As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend. (Proverbs 27:17).

A piece of iron can sharpen another piece of iron, usually by striking the pieces together and generating friction between them, creating heat and causing sparks to fly. This is reminiscent of a blacksmith's work. Yet, the completed work depended on the skill of the blacksmith and usually turned out surprisingly well. This verse notes that one person may sharpen another, in similar fashion. It may happen through the same process, with heat, friction, and sparks flying. We should be happy about this band of brotherhood and sisterhood. Men walking together with men, and women walking together with women can strike a marvelous chord of teaching and helping one another. Are you in a place where you can be sharpened by others and sharpen those around you?

Pray it:
God, I’m so thankful for your church and how you gather together people who strive toward the same goal of loving you. Help us build one another up in our knowledge, understanding and faith so that we may better love and serve you and your church. Amen.

Share it:
Who is someone you can share a verse or thought from this passage with?