"If the Arameans are too strong for me, then come over and help me," Joab told his brother. "And if the Ammonites are too strong for you, I will come and help you. Be courageous! Let us fight bravely for our people and the cities of our God. May the Lord's will be done." 2 Samuel 10:11-12When two brothers, fighting a battle in David's army, found themselves surrounded by the enemy.... they positioned themselves and vowed to support each other if the fighting got to tough to handle. But as they vowed to support... help each other they were ultimately depending on the Lord to do His will!!!! Yes, they agreed to do what they could to help each other through the situation, but they also realized the finale.... the outcome was totally in God's hands!!!!!
In our lives we face hard times.... trials and tribulations..... struggles and temptations. But God never intended for us to go through it alone. On our Christian journey, having support... encouragement.... someone who has "our back".... someone we can turn to.... can make the load lighter. Having someone we can trust to pray with with or for us.... offer spiritual counsel or advice.... just to listen or help us stand strong can minimize a tough situation or troubling times. And then when we have done all that we can do.... knowing God and accepting His will in the matter.... helps us all to be at peace.... no matter what!
So think about it.... who stands with you during your struggles? Who encourages you in you faith and life? We were not meant to function alone.... God designed us to function best in community!
Tuesday: Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble. Likewise, two people lying close together can keep each other warm. 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.
Ecclesiates 4:9-12
Wednesday: As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend. Proverbs 27:17
Thursday: All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. He comforts us in our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us.
2 Corinthians 1:3-4
Friday: Be happy with those who are happy, and weep with those who weep. Romans 12:15
