Ecclesiastes 4:9-10
“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: but woe to him that is alone when he falleth; for he hath not another to help him up.”
The Bible emphasizes the importance of community. Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 reminds us that we are not meant to walk through life alone. “Two are better than one” because together, we can accomplish more and support each other in times of need. When one falls, the other lifts them up. However, if we isolate ourselves, we are vulnerable to falling without anyone to help us rise again. God calls us to be in relationships that help us grow and strengthen our faith.
Even Jesus, the Son of God, surrounded Himself with His 12 disciples. In His darkest moment in the Garden of Gethsemane, He asked His disciples to stay with Him and pray (Matthew 26:36-38). If Jesus needed the support of others, how much more do we?
Living in isolation is not God’s will for us. Isolation can lead to loneliness and despair. God designed us for community—to encourage, help, and grow together. Proverbs 27:17 says, “Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.” We are meant to sharpen each other, lifting each other up in love and support.
Prayer:
Hevenly Father, Thank You for the gift of relationships. Help us seek meaningful connections and be a support to those around us. May we never walk alone, and may we lift others when they fall. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Related Verses:
Matthew 18:20
Proverbs 27:17
Galatians 6:2
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Ecclesiastes 4:9-10
“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: but woe to him that is alone when he falleth; for he hath not another to help him up.”
The Bible emphasizes the importance of community. Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 reminds us that we are not meant to walk through life alone. “Two are better than one” because together, we can accomplish more and support each other in times of need. When one falls, the other lifts them up. However, if we isolate ourselves, we are vulnerable to falling without anyone to help us rise again. God calls us to be in relationships that help us grow and strengthen our faith.
Even Jesus, the Son of God, surrounded Himself with His 12 disciples. In His darkest moment in the Garden of Gethsemane, He asked His disciples to stay with Him and pray (Matthew 26:36-38). If Jesus needed the support of others, how much more do we?
Living in isolation is not God’s will for us. Isolation can lead to loneliness and despair. God designed us for community—to encourage, help, and grow together. Proverbs 27:17 says, “Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.” We are meant to sharpen each other, lifting each other up in love and support.
Prayer:
Hevenly Father, Thank You for the gift of relationships. Help us seek meaningful connections and be a support to those around us. May we never walk alone, and may we lift others when they fall. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Related Verses:
Matthew 18:20
Proverbs 27:17
Galatians 6:2
