Stength in Unity
We move into our final week of the Month of Mission, this week's devotions reflect on the Benefits of Community and Unity.| Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor. If one of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up. Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how can one keep warm alone? Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken. (Ecclesiastes4:9-12) |
Two are better than one
God in His own wisdom did not create a human being to be an island. He created us to be in a human community. From our passage we see that there are lots of benefits in a human community. We are supposed to enjoy each other's company, to work together and to lift each other. There is a lot a person can do alone, but in the company of another much more can be done. You work and encourage one another. As the saying goes, "Alone you can walk fast, but together we can walk far."
In the Scriptures Jesus intentionally sent out His disciples in pairs to do His work, Mark 6:7. In addition our Lord emphasized the importance of two or three gathered in His name to have active fellowship that involved forgiveness and reconciliation, Matthew 18:20.
Stronger together
Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. During my primary school days, there was a bully who troubled us. One day a friend suggested that when the bully picks a fight with one of us, we should come together and fight the bully. At first we were so scared to go with the plan but I got courage and told the bully to stop beating our friend. She left the one she was beating and came for me. My other three friends watched for a second and come forward and we were able to overpower the bully and that was the beginning of peace. The bully stopped terrorizing us and there was harmony. As believers when we come together in love, we can fight the enemy.
We need each other, we need each other's support and encouragement daily. We can pray at home alone, but you can agree with me that when we come together and pray together, we feel more encouraged and we can even pray longer!
The enemy's tactics
The devil our enemy knows how he can defeat us. He isolates us and then attacks. Due to this isolation, we are having lots of incidents of people taking their own lives. You don't have to make it through life alone. Talk to someone and you will be stronger.
May God bless us all as we enjoy the company of one another
Shalom
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Jane Moyo Nyirongo is currently serving the saints of Garden congregation in Mchinga Presbytery. A mother and grand mother of many. Enjoys taking walks, reading and gardening.
