By Andrew Williams
Opening Prayer:
God, thank you for the gift of Christian community. Help us to stand with one another, bear one another’s burdens, and fight together.
Today’s Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:12(NLT)
“A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can put up a better defence. Three is even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken.”
We have spent four weeks talking about the battle, but please hear this clearly: spiritual warfare is never meant to be a solo mission. The enemy’s number one strategy, as we’ve discussed, is isolation. He knows that “a person standing alone can be attacked and defeated.” When you isolate yourself, your struggles feel overwhelming, your lies become louder, and your discouragement deepens.
The Bible commands us to live in community because there is power in partnership. This verse highlights the profound strength of unity: two are better than one, and three is even stronger. Your Christian friends are not just people to hang out with; they are your fellow soldiers, your defense system, and your spiritual support team.
The power of community in the fight is expressed in two ways:
- Accountability: Having trusted friends who can speak truth into your life and call out the enemy’s lies before they take root.
- Burden Bearing: Galatians 6:2 commands us to “share each other’s burdens.” When a soldier is wounded, the others carry him. When you are too weak to pray, someone else is praying for you. We need each other for endurance and for victory.
Disciple’s Life Tip:
If you are currently fighting a battle alone, break the isolation right now. Text one trusted Christian friend, mentor, or pastor and confess your struggle, asking them to pray specifically for you.
Closing Prayer:
Find your strength not just in the armor, but in the army around you. Be willing to stand firm for others, and be humble enough to let others stand firm for you. Amen.
