Iron Sharpens Iron

"As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another."

-Proverbs 27:17

There are certain names in the Houston Fire Department that command respect. They are the names of the officers who mold the men and women of HFD into well trained, highly efficient firefighting machines. These names are revered in and outside of the department. I'll bet several names come to your mind when you think of the officers and firefighters who make everyone around them better.

Who is making you a better person? We all need someone to push and challenge us to be better versions of ourselves. It is well documented that those who workout with others who they perceive are better will push themselves harder and thus achieve better results. This is one of the reasons why that workout cult that rhymes with moss pit is so successful. 

So it is with all of life. Want to be a better spouse? Friend? Parent? Citizen? Neighbor? Christian? Find yourself someone who challenges you to be better. This person ought to be someone living it, not merely talking about it. They are solid and grounded in every area of life. They know the scriptures and are living out those truths. They are not mere listeners of the Word, they are doers. We should invest in relationships that foster mutual respect and accountability so that we can sharpen each other. Find that person. Be that person. 

- Captain Bobby Delgado

HFD Chaplain