We are stronger together

Good morning everyone,

Our theme for this month: “God’s strength in you and for you”

Our Bible verse for today: “Make my joy complete by being of the same mind, maintaining the same love, united in spirit, intent on one purpose.” Philippians 2:2 (NASB)

Our thought for today: “We are stronger together”

I’m sure you have at times played the game “tug-of-war.” Probably at picnics or large family gatherings. Two teams are formed, a long thick rope is laid out, the teams lineup on their respective ends of the rope, and then on the signal from the judge, each team begins to pull hard on the rope, attempting to drag the other team forward and across the line in the middle thereby winning the tug-of-war.

It’s the team that works the hardest together, the one which most successfully combines their strength to achieve a common goal, that wins the game. The object is to get the other team off balance and uncoordinated, and then overpower them. If the teams are relatively evenly matched in terms of size and weight, the team that works together best will win the contest.

Working together in church is like that too. When Christians unite to achieve a common purpose and they work together in a coordinated effort, a lot can be achieved – much more than when we attempt to go it alone. Our strength is multiplied exponentially when we combine it and work together. We are stronger together and we are weaker alone.

It was Paul’s intention in Philippians 2:2 to encourage Christians to work together to achieve a common purpose. United in mind, maintaining a strong sense of love for one another, drawing strength from the Spirit, focused and intent on achieving something good. That’s what Paul was calling for.

When the Holy Spirit is working through a group of people who are united in purpose like that, the combined power of their united effort will achieve much more than will a bunch of individuals working alone. The power of God is manifested in unity.

Make no mistake, life is like that tug-of-war game. The forces of evil are real and they are often united in their opposition to the cause of Christ. If we are going to win (in each individual contest) we must be united too, working together, combining our strength for the common goal of achieving good things for the cause of Christ.

We are weaker alone and we are stronger together.

God bless,
Pastor Jim

(If you like what you’re reading in these daily devotionals and if you would like more content from Oak Hill Baptist Church, join us on Sundays at 10:00 – in-person if you are nearby or, if you are geographically distant or if you just can’t make it, online at www.YouTube.com/@oakhillbaptistcrossville

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