Two are better than one

https://odb.org/2024/11/19/strong-support

Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 NIV: 9 Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labour: 10 If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up.

We recently encountered arguments for and against post and pre tribulation rapture as part of our research into the upcoming second coming of Christ. There is even a third view, which is mid tribulation rapture. However, an important aspect of the arguments is that it is not what we believe that would determine the reality, unlike our faith in our Lord Jesus Christ determining our salvation. In terms of when rapture will occur, our belief will not change what will eventually occur. The timing is up to our Heavenly Father. Thus, advocates of the post tribulation rapture assert that it’s better to be safe than sorry. Be prepared for the eventual occurrence. If rapture happens before the great tribulation, then well and good. We are no longer on earth. But if it is otherwise, don’t be disillusioned. The important thing is that we need to hold on to our faith come what way.

Which brings us to the topic of the day. In times of the great tribulation, when the anti-Christ has surfaced and people need the mark of the beast to buy and sell, it is essential that the community of believers stand together. Two are better than one, and three is even better. A community that stands together will have a better chance of surviving off-grid, experiencing the supernatural grace and power of God, knowing very well that martyrdom is a gift.

In our walk of faith, it is always better to have someone like our spouse or a sibling or mentor support us along the way. Basically, we have someone who corrects us when we go wrong and nudges us back into the narrow path as we stray. That is why some churches have a shepherd system, like the buddy system of a senior mentoring a junior, that I had in our law faculty when I was in university years back.

The message this morning is that two are better than one, and three is even better. Don’t isolate ourselves and remain at home attending services online. Come back into the community of believers in the church. Attend worship services physically on site and serve God in the church. For example, nowadays, in my company, board and important meetings are all held physically onsite, with online meetings now an exception rather than the rule. It is best for everyone to put the Covid experience into the past and move on. Don’t live in the past but in the present while looking forward to the future in the fulfilment of our destiny in Christ as God works out His will, plans, and purposes for our lives! Be a contributing and significant peg in the community of His church!