By Andrew Williams
Opening Prayer:
Father God, we are grateful that we do not fight alone. Thank You for the gift of Your Spirit within us and Your Church that walks alongside us.
Today’s Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-10(NLT)
“Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble.”
One of the enemy’s most effective and oldest strategies is isolation. He wants to cut you off from the herd. He whispers lies like, “No one would understand,” “You’re the only one who struggles with this,” or “You can’t trust anyone.” He does this because he knows a soldier who is alone is vulnerable. If he can get you to hide your struggles in the darkness of shame and secrecy, he can win a major victory.
But God’s design for spiritual victory is built on community. This passage from Ecclesiastes reveals a profound spiritual truth: we need each other. We are designed to fight alongside one another, to confess our sins to one another, to pray for one another, and to lift each other up when we fall. A friend who can speak truth to you when you’re believing a lie is a powerful gift from God. Your small group, your church, your trusted Christian friends—they are your fellow soldiers.
Even more than that, you are never truly alone because Jesus promised to send a Helper—the Holy Spirit—who lives inside every believer. He is your constant companion, your advocate, your counselor, and the source of your power. When you feel too weak to fight, He is strong. When you don’t know what to pray, He intercedes for you. In every battle, you have the army of God around you and the Spirit of God within you.
Disciple’s Life Tip:
Break the enemy’s strategy of isolation this week. Identify one trusted Christian friend, mentor, or pastor. Reach out to them and share one specific area where you need prayer and support. Taking the step to bring something into the light is a massive victory.
Closing Prayer: Father God, we commit to being the kind of church that helps each other up. We will NOT fight alone. We will reach out for help and be ready to give it! We are a part of the greatest army in the universe, and we stand united against the enemy! In Jesus’ name, Amen
