Reading
SAA Notes
We take satisfaction in our work and this is right, but the terrible reality we must face in the earth is that we more often meet with injustice and corruption than with justice.
SJA Notes
* God Above, You alone are worthy to be praised – There is none like You!
“And though a man might prevail against one who is alone, two will withstand him – a threefold cord is not quickly broken.”
It does seem that the preacher’s words here are pointing us to the folly of SELF-centeredness and the wisdom of OTHER-centeredness.
When we are together, it is better. We help each other up. We share warmth.
It is wisdom (better) for God’s people to be together, striving for unity (1 Corinthians 1:10, Ephesians 4:11-13).
Of primary importance though is that first we are found in Jesus, as we read in Colossians 2,
“Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.”
God is the cord that binds us strong, so that we are not quickly broken.
We are not alone when we are found in Jesus!
* Gracious Father,
Thank You for the wonderful goodness that You bring about when Your people gather together in Your love.
Please remind us that gathering together is a good thing to do.
Thank You for Jesus – He is the vine, the head, the capstone, the cornerstone, the crux of all that matters.
Thank You Lord!
Amen.