God's Glory Church

“The triple thread does not break soon.” — Ecclesiastes 4:12

“I knew the only way to succeed was to forget about my home, my wife, my son and my daughter,” Jordon said. “But I realized I couldn’t do that. They are woven into the fabric of my heart and soul.” While alone in a remote area, Jordon took part in a reality TV show where contestants were challenged to survive outdoors for as long as possible with minimal supplies. They had to endure not the threat of a meeting with bears, the cold, injuries or hunger, but complete loneliness without friends and family.

We can have all the survival skills we need to be in the wild, but cutting ourselves off from our community is a sure path to failure. The wise author of the book of Ecclesiastes said: “Two are better than one, for…one will lift up his friend” (Eccl. 4:9-10). For our prosperity, we need a community that loves Christ, even if that community is imperfect. We have no chance of facing the trials of this world if we try to deal with them alone. He who labors alone labors in vain (v. 8). Without community, we are more vulnerable to danger (vv. 11-12). Unlike a single thread, “a triple thread does not quickly break” (v. 12). The gift of a loving, Christ-centered community is a gift that not only encourages, but empowers us to thrive despite any difficult circumstances. We need each other.

How can you commit to spending time with other believers? Who around you is lonely and needy?

Heavenly Father, thank you for the gift of community! Open my heart to show love and spend time with other Christians.

Author: Karen Pimpo