I worked in a factory
for many years where sometimes I worked alone and at other times I had a
partner. I normally was able to get a
lot more done working with someone than I did by working alone. Having a partner enabled me to focus on doing
well specific tasks rather than trying to do more tasks and not do them as
well. When two people work together
well, much more can be accomplished than one can do by himself.
Working together
enables each worker to help the other when they need it. It encourages each worker to know they are
not alone, that someone is always there to help get the job done. The same thing holds true in our spiritual
lives. We need to live in partnership
with both the Lord and others. When we
try to do things on our own, there is no one to help us when we run into
trouble.
When we begin to think
that we have things under control and start to neglect our relationship with
Christ, we soon find ourselves in trouble with God. We let down our guard and sinful attitudes
and behavior soon creep in. We begin to
not read our Bibles and prayer takes a back seat in our lives. No one can neglect the Lord and make it
spiritually. Our greatest need in life
is the Lord. We are partners with Him in
faith. We will always accomplish more
with the Lord in it than we will without Him.
It is also true
regarding other believers. We need
others in our lives who can help us in our walk of faith and the working out of
our faith in the world. Much more will
be accomplished for the Lord when we are working in partnership with
others. We feed off of others and grow
more when we live in relationship with them.
There simply is no room for loners in our faith walk.
Don’t get yourself in
trouble with the Lord. Surround yourself
with His grace and holiness and the fellowship of others. We simply cannot do it alone, no matter how
gifted we may be or how well equipped we may be.
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