TWO ARE BETTER THAN ONE

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 (Ecc 4:9-12 ).
Beloved, let me tell you a secret; two are always better than one and a threefold cord is not easily broken. In fact this is such a deep nugget of wisdom that it is often overlooked by many. It sounds simple and regular but it is profound. This is the secret behind every great accomplishment. It is the force behind every great work. Men who achieved great things understood this principle. I consider this the principle for great achievement. In fact it is a heavenly principle by which heavenly vision is attained.
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This principle is so strong that the devil is against it and the whole of hell works constantly against it. That is why there are so many broken relationships around. And of the few that remain, the vast majority is fake. The devil knows what two can do and so he does not want to confront people in twos. He always wants to divide and conquer.
Normally we are taught to believe in what WE can do by OURSELVES. We are taught to believe in ourselves. This wisdom is foolishness simply because man IS because of God and is therefore nothing without Him. So to believe in one’s own ability is to be misled to think of oneself as sufficient and therefore independent of God (cf. 2 Cor 3:5).

Rather, believe in the ability of God in you, and in so doing, find your ability in Him. He is
our all in all. Anyone who believes in God instead of himself cannot help but realise that God works in companies. Consequently, to believe in God is to believe in His work in others as well. It is believing that God, through others, will bring you the support and help that is needed. To believe in one’s own strength is to see and live in isolation but to believe in God is to see the multitudes that are sent as messengers of God to bring to you what God has to offer.

There are some who think they are okay by themselves. To such I say that when you have tasted of the true support that two brings you will realise that when you stood alone you were as weak as a leaf. By two, I am talking of companionship. Companionship built on brotherly love, which multiplies strength and provides support and Godly counsel. I am talking of friends who walk together, who pray together, who serve God together, who solve problems together. ...and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother (Pr 18:24). It is wisdom to realize that you are not the only wise person around. And that your overall wisdom is made up of what God has directly taught you and what He has taught you through others. God fully subscribes to the principle of two. That is why there are things He will never relate to you directly but will bring others who will communicate them to you. The Bible calls them a multitude of counsellors. For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in [a] multitude of counsellors there is safety (Pr 24:6 ).
 
My aim here is to get you to choose rather to walk with another than to walk alone, to think and consider with another than to consider alone, to do it with the help of another than to do it alone. If you can lift a bucket with both hands why do it with only one hand and risk breaking it? God chooses to surround us with people like that: men and women through whom God moves in order to move in our lives. Those who will by wise counsel lift you up when you are down. Those through whose support you will achieve greater success. Those who will challenge you by their faith and cause you to rise up in full strength as the conqueror that you are. I know there are some who find it difficult to receive help from others. They would rather do it alone than receive help. Such people are not looking to God but themselves. It may appear that they are looking to God but they really are not. This is because anyone who sees the Lord also sees His body (the Church) and appreciates how the Lord supplies to all aspects of the body. To be a lone ranger is unspiritual. Of course there are things you may have to do alone at times because God requires it. Like fellowshipping with Him.

There is no limit to what a group working together can achieve. One man, even though he may be strong, is weak as compared to an army. Two is an army. It is a multiplication of strength. 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 (Mt 18:19 ). This is one of the easiest ways to pray.
 
Now I do not speak of companionship made up of unbelievers or believers behaving carnally. For the Scriptures speak against such companionship. Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful (Ps 1:1). This kind of companionship inhibits productivity and creates destruction. Avoid it. It may even be a childhood friend, but you cannot keep up such relationship. Of course you will talk with him but not for long. Actually what will you have to talk about from the same point of view? Can two walk together, except they be agreed?(Am 3:3) Should you choose to walk on with such a companion, you will be required to compromise in order to continue walking since the requirement for walking together is agreement. There are friends around whom you will realize you cannot be a strong Christian. Such relationships cannot produce agreement and therefore will inhibit multiplication of strength. I do not speak of such. I speak of true companionship which the Lord recognizes and uses as one of His means.
 
Do you know that someone has all the answers to the questions that bug you? That such a person is right around you? That someone carries a word which will bring you comfort? Take advantage of the relationships God brings your way. Do not look at the weaknesses of these people and shun them. Receive them as God-sent and you will be surprised how easy your life will be. May God open your eyes to the realization that Two are Always Better than One. Amen.