Good Things Come In Two ( Ecclesiastes 4:9-13 )

Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour.

For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe to him that is alone when he falleth; for he hath not another to help him up.

Again, if two lie together, then they have heat: but how can one be warm alone?

And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.

Ecclesiastes 4:9-13

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Friends as brothers and sisters in the faith we need to stand together. We need to help one another. Remember we are all part of the body of Christ and as a body we should be working together. Sadly division has come to the house of God. Strife,envy and other such things have crept in. Some may ask how? Well, the simple question can be answered by the Word of God. The apostle Paul wrote in his first letter to Timothy about how there would those to fall from the faith( 1 Timothy 4:1-3 ). In addition they will seek another gospel( 2 Timothy 4:3-5 ) . What surprises me is people say I didn't see this coming or why wasn't I warned. The truth is we were warned, the question should be why didn't more pay attention. Remember Jesus said take heed, lest any man deceive you.( Matthew 24:4 ) Sure He was talking to His disciples,but He was warning Christians of all ages to be aware at all times. As it is written prove all things( 1 Thessalonians 5:21 ).

So friends despite how the enemy is attacking in your life remember that working as a team is one of many ways we can combat the enemy. God has blessed us with friends who encourage us and help us. Most importantly He has provided us with the greatest weapon and that is His Word( Ephesians 6:17 ). Remember in the wilderness when Jesus was tempted He used it and the devil had not power(Matthew 4:1-11 ) . In closing brothers and sisters remember what it says in James, how when we submit to God, resist the devil he must flee( James 4:7 ).


For anyone reading this tonight who has not accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and personal savior I invite you to do so. Ask Him into your heart and admit your a sinner in need of His forgiveness. Be real with Him and cast all your worries, doubts, and fears at His feet, the feet of mercy for He cares for you( 1 Peter 5:7 ). Repent of your ways and find your identity in Jesus Christ( 2 Corinthians 5:17 ). Don't let your past or not being perfect get in the way( Psalm 103:12, Romans 3:23 ). Instead cast yourself upon His mercy( Luke 18:13 ). Remember He is waiting on you with arms wide open( John 3:16 ). In those arms you will find love( John 15:13 ), mercy( Romans 5:6-8 ), forgiveness( 1 John 1:9 ), and a grace that is sufficient( 2 Corinthians 12:9 ). Will you choose Him? Will you let Him set you free from the bonds of sin( John 8:36 ) ? I encourage you to do so. This is the single greatest choice you will ever make. It is the matter of life and death, life and death eternal( John 3:18 ). Don't wait, make the choice tonight( Matthew 24:36 ) !


God bless,
John W. Whybrew III <><