Opening Verse
“Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour. For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow…” – Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 (KJV)
Introduction
Unity is a strength that we often overlook. In God’s design, relationships are a source of protection, support, and resilience. The journey of trusting one another and building each other up aligns with His heart for us.
Devotional Story
Imagine a husband and wife facing challenges on their journey together. They move forward, each trusting that the other will hold steady. The husband, initially reluctant to rely on someone else’s strengths, begins to see how his wife’s courage and cleverness bring strength to their journey. There are moments of danger, where their bond is tested, but through these trials, they discover the depth of their unity.
The husband realizes that his wife’s boldness complements his caution, and together, they make choices that neither would have found alone. This journey illustrates the power of mutual trust and the resilience that grows when we lean on those God has placed beside us.
What This Means
God often strengthens us through our closest companions. By recognizing the gifts in those around us, especially in our families, we reflect the partnership He desires. The wisdom of Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 reminds us that standing together is a protection, lifting us when we stumble and encouraging us when we’re weary.
Think About This
Who are the people God has placed in your life for support, encouragement, and strength? Have you leaned into those bonds with trust, seeing how they are part of God’s provision for you?
Prayer
Lord, thank You for placing people in my life who walk this journey with me. Teach me to value, trust, and build up those around me. Help me recognize the strengths You’ve woven into my relationships, so together we can face challenges with courage and faith. Amen.
Closing Verse
“Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.” – Proverbs 27:17 (KJV)
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