“And let us consider how to stir one another to love and good deeds” – Hebrews 10:24, 25
God has placed other people in our lives to ensure that we are encouraged and exhorted to be strengthened in Him. To “stir one another” is the picture of kindling a fire. There may be a spark of energy or desire to live righteously or serve zealously, but when another Jesus follower encourages or challenges us to use our spiritual gifts or live a holy life, we are built up to do just that. Jesus, who lives in every Jesus follower, can and will use others to sharpen and grow us. If we can wrap our hearts and heads around the fact that God uses others to change us, our love for others will grow. Thank the Lord today for placing other people in your life and ask Him to continue to use them to grow you in your relationship with Him.
Do you have this kind of relationship in your life?