Lessons From The KingsSample

We are All Influencers

“But there was no one like Ahab who sold himself to do wickedness in the sight of the Lord, because Jezebel his wife stirred him up. 1 Kings 21:25

If we were to pause and think about it, we would realise that we are influencing someone all the time - our spouse, our children, a friend, a colleague and the list goes on.  We influence people by our thoughts, words, actions (behavior), attitudes, values, priorities, and the roles or positions we have. Most importantly, the kind of relationship we have with God will definitely influence us personally, and most certainly those around us. Also, the closer we are to someone, the greater the influence we exert on them.

Jezebel is an example of the kind of influence one should never have on anyone. 

Jesus said, “You are the salt of the earth.”  Wherever we are, we should seek to influence others in godly ways. Jesus was the perfect example for that.

Let’s remember what Hebrews 10:24 says, “Let us consider how we may spur (motivate, challenge, influence) one another on toward love and good deeds.’’