God's Glory Church

“You, both once and twice, sent me for my needs.” — Philippians 4:16

Rescuers have teamed up to help two men stranded on an island in Micronesia. Coordinated teamwork was necessary, as the disease prevalent at the time required them to limit contact with each other. The pilot who first spotted the exiles radioed a nearby Australian Navy ship. The ship sent two helicopters to deliver food, water and medical supplies. The US Coast Guard later arrived to check on the men and deliver the radio. Eventually, a Micronesian patrol boat took them to their destination.

We can achieve a lot when we work together. The believers in Philippi joined forces to support the apostle Paul. Lydia and her family welcomed him into their home (Acts 16:13-15). Clement and even Euodia and Syntychia (who did not get along with each other) worked directly with the apostle for the sake of spreading the Gospel (Phil. 4:2-3). Later, when Paul was imprisoned in Rome, the church collected the necessary things and handed them over through Epaphroditus (vv. 14-18). Perhaps most important, however, was that the Philippians prayed for him throughout his ministry (Phil. 1:19).

Cooperation with other believers can produce far more powerful results than if we were to do it alone. Someone said: “Alone we are one drop, but together we are an ocean.”

When have you served well with other Christians? What is your spiritual connection with them based on?

Dear God, please show me how to join those who serve You.

By Jennifer Benson Schuldt