We need each other

⁹ Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor:¹⁰ If either of them falls down,one can help the other up....

Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 (NIV)

Paul said that "since we are all one body in Christ, we belong to each other, and each of us needs all the others..." Romans 12:5b (NIV).

God made us to have a need for each other. We need to admit to this fact. But why do some of us have a problem with this? Ps Rick Warren, in his book "Better Together", gave a two reasons for us to ponder over:

1.  Our culture glorifies individualism.
2.  Our pride makes us feel that this is an admission of weakness.

But when we start to turn towards God's way to build this "togetherness", we will begin to see a new perspective of love and service. When we begin to accept that we have a need for each other, consideration for others' welfare takes a prominent position in our life.

Selfish desires fade. Selfishness gives way to love and care. We begin to love and support each other more. We want to be there for one another in good and bad times. We feel for one another. We respect each other and become understanding and not demanding.

I have been convicted. You can be too.

Let us clearly know that we belong to each other in Christ and let's start to act like so!

God bless.

Steven