“People who are alone when they fall are in real trouble.” |
Partnership with other believers is a natural outgrowth of “living in the light of God’s presence.” “But if we are living in the light of God’s presence, just as Christ is, then we have fellowship (partnership) with each other, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, cleanses us from every sin.” (1 John 1:7 NLT) When we partner with our Christian brothers and sisters, we can encourage one another because we do not stand alone. |
When we allow others to love us, stand by us and serve us, we are strengthened and have a tangible expression of God’s love, acceptance, mercy and grace in our lives.
“Two people can accomplish more than twice as much as one; they get a better return for their labor. If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But people who are alone when they fall are in real trouble. And on a cold night, two under the same blanket can gain warmth from each other. But how can one be warm alone? A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer. Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken. “ (Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 NLT)
God does NOT intend for believers to “go it alone”— to be “Lone Ranger” Christians.
“Two people can accomplish more than twice as much as one; they get a better return for their labor. If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But people who are alone when they fall are in real trouble. And on a cold night, two under the same blanket can gain warmth from each other. But how can one be warm alone? A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer. Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken. “ (Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 NLT)
God does NOT intend for believers to “go it alone”— to be “Lone Ranger” Christians.
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Author: Valerie Bixler
Valerie's life mission is to know God and make him known. She and her husband minister in Colorado Springs.