Open Heaven 5 May 2022
MEMORISE: Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven. Matthew 18:19
BIBLE READING: ECCLESIASTES 4:9-12
Two are better than one,
Because they have a good reward for their labor.
10 For if they fall, one will lift up his companion.
But woe to him who is alone when he falls,
For he has no one to help him up.
11 Again, if two lie down together, they will keep warm;
But how can one be warm alone?
12 Though one may be overpowered by another, two can withstand him.
And a threefold cord is not quickly broken.
Read yesterday’s Open Heaven Devotional here
There is power in numbers. By Gods standard and according to todays Bible reading, two individuals have an advantage over one. We also see this in our memory verse today, where Jesus told us (His followers) that when as little as just two of us come together to ask God for something, He will perform it (Matthew 18:19).
This shows us that the Lord wants us to be united as He assures us that whatever we ask of Him in agreement shall be done We all need partners to work with for success in our Christian race. God provided a partner for Moses in the person of Aaron his brother (Exodus 4:10-17).
Hur, another minister under Moses, aided him in his intercessory prayer for Israels victory in their war with the Amalekites (Exodus 17:8-13).
Some Christians are ignorant of the spiritual aid they can get from their fellow believers. During a crisis, we need partners, as in the case of Davids encounter with a descendant of giants.
It was Abishai Davids aide, who killed the giant that would have slain David. No one knows the rank of Abishai in the army, yet he was Davids rescuer on that terrible day of the battle (2 Samuel 21:15-17).
In the Bible reading of today, the word of God expressly tells us the benefits of the numerical strength of a people. This is why always emphasize the numerical growth of the Church.
The benefits of the numerical strength of the Church cannot be overemphasized. A project is more easily accomplished by 200 people than with just 20.
This also reveals the benefit of marriage. A lot of blessings accrue to holy matrimony and this is why the Bible says two are better than one (Ecclesiastes 4:9).
Another major benefit of coming together as Christians is the privilege to enjoy the presence of the Lord. Jesus Christ promised in Matthew 18:20 that wherever two or three persons are gathered in His name, He will fellowship with them.
Beloved, let us endeavour to encourage communal Christian living and mutual support the benefits are indeed numerous (Psalms 133:1-2).
PRAYER POINT: The Church should encourage corporate social responsibility that enhances unity and power.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 2 CHRONICLES 1:1-17, 2 CHRONICLES 2:1-18, 2 CHRONICLES 3:1-17, 2 CHRONICLES 4:1-22
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Open Heaven 5 May 2022
