“Two are better than one because they have a good return for their labor. For if either of them falls, the one will lift up his companion. But woe to the one who falls when there is not another to lift him up. Furthermore, if two lie down together they keep warm, but how can one be warm alone? And if one can overpower him who is alone, two can resist him. A cord of three strands is not quickly torn apart.” Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 (NASB)
Turbulent times are hard on
people especially if you go through them alone.
In fact, turbulent times expose just how alone you really are.
Did you know that God never
intended for you to go through life alone.
From the beginning, God said to Adam, “It’s not good for a man to be
alone.” Genesis 2:18 NASB. So He created a friend and wife – Eve.
Years later God says it again
through Solomon, “Two are better than one…” Eccl 4:9. We were not designed by God to ever be
friendless.
Why do you and I need a friend?
Solomon identifies at least four
reasons in Eccl 4:9-12
1.
There is HELP even when you think
you don’t need anybody.
Eccl 4:9 (NASB) Two are better than one because they have a good return for their labor.
2.
There is ENCOURAGEMENT when you mess
up and FALL.
Eccl 4:10 (NASB) For if either of them falls, the one will lift up his companion. But woe to the one who falls when there is not another to lift him up.
3.
There is SUPPORT when you are
vulnerable.
Eccl 4:11 (NASB) Furthermore, if two lie down together they keep warm, but how can one be warm alone?
4.
There is PROTECTION when you are
under attack.
Eccl 4:12 (NASB) And if one can overpower him who is alone, two can resist him. A cord of three strands is not quickly torn apart.
Everybody needs a
friend. Turbulent times reveal
this. Don’t you think it’s about time to
stop the “Lone Ranger” routine? You don't have to try a be so tough. Why not
stop right now and pray. Ask God to put
a friend in your life if you can’t see one.
He will definitely answer this prayer because He says, “it’s not good
for man to be alone.”
Tomorrow I’ll post
another blog on the choices we must make to maintain friendships that last. Talk
to you then.
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