Proverbs 27:17 – “Iron sharpens iron; so a man enlightens the face of his friend.”

I have been pondering some spiritual matters, and during my time of prayer, I have sensed an urgency in the Spirit. I don’t know, with certainty, what is about to happen, but I know that a shaking is coming. The remainder of 2025 may be a rough ride from which no one can hide.   A question in my spirit today was – “Which Are You?   A Sharpening Iron or a Caustic File?”

I sense a call from the heavens for unification in small groups of believers.   Not just to study the Word of God but to encourage, rebuild, and restore one another.  A threefold cord is not easily broken. Proverbs 27:17 – “Iron sharpens iron; so, a man enlightens the face of his friend.”   Galatians 6:1 instructs the strong to help restore the weak or those who find themselves trapped by sin.

Making God first is first!   Proverbs 30:5-7 is a powerful revelation of the true goal of life.   It is rooted in the Word of God, which is the written revelation of God’s heart and character.  It is being careful to obey God explicitly.  The writer encapsulated the goal in two things.  Being purged of vanity and lies.  All lies have a connection to pride.  Then, we need contentment in what we have materially.  The focus is not on stuff but on God.  It is not saying that desiring to better ourselves financially is wrong, but that it is secondary.

The Last Day’s characteristics are touched on in Proverbs 30:11-14—disrespect for parents, prideful and self-righteous, vicious with their mouths, devouring others with their words.

1 Peter 2:1-3 is a valuable guide and goal.  It begins with our action, which produces spiritual growth.  We grow to wholeness.   In 1 Peter 1:22-25, we see the process of sanctification through obedience (not works but heart).   That opens the door to being filled with Agape.   That love is manifested to others and produces a heart of purity.

Back to the idea of small groups.   We will need each other more and more as we move forward in time.  I encourage you to pray about what God would have you do and be.  Let’s be Iron that sharpens Iron in others!

The storm clouds may gather, but if we stand together in Jesus, we will weather the storm!  Have a fantastic day!