(adapted from article by Po Fang Chia)
Two are better than one, … If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 In order for us to arrive where God wants us, we need each other. No one can complete the journey alone. In the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, two athletes in the 5K race distinguished themselves. About 3,200 meters into the race, New Zealander Nikki Hamblin and American Abbey D’Agostino ran into each other and fell. Abbey quickly picked herself up, but before resuming her race, she helped Nikki up. Soo after that, both rejoined the race, but Abbey began to falter as she injured herself in the collision and fall. Now, it was Nikki’s turn to stop and encourage her fellow athlete towards the finish line. When Abbey finally stumbled across the finish line, Nikki was there waiting at the finish for her and the first to embrace Abbey. What a beautiful example of mutual encouragement That reminds us of a Bible passage: “Two are better than one, … If either of them falls down, one can help the other up.” (Ecclesiastes 4:9-10) We, as runners in a spiritual race, need each other; perhaps even more so, for we are not competing against each other, but we are members of the same team. There will be times when we hesitate and falter and we need someone to pick us up. At other times, someone will need our encouragement, either through our prayers or our presence. The spiritual race that God has marked out for us is not to be run alone. Is God guiding you to be an Abbey or a Nikki in someone’s life? Let us answer God’s invitation today and let us continue the race together Food for thought Thank God for the encouragement of fellow believers you have received throughout your journey. Ask God’s help as you look for ways to serve and encourage others along the way. Comments are closed.
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