"Then he called together his twelve apostles and sent them out two by two with power over evil spirits." Mark 6:7 CEV
As a member of the 2018 St. Jude Marathon Pace Team, I had one job Saturday - get to the finish line on time. And throughout the course of this very special 26.2 mile race, I couldn't help but be grateful that I was not embarking on this journey alone. You see, recognizing the importance of having a helper, the race organizers send their pacers out in pairs. And was I ever glad! With the mercury rising well into the 70's, my co-pacer and I not only encouraged those runners around us who were feeling the effects of the heat, we encouraged one another to stay on pace and finish the race as we also became tired - and it made all the difference.
And when it comes to the importance of having a helper or co-worker, Jesus clearly understood that we are stronger in pairs. An intent that he modeled when he sent the twelve apostles out "two by two." Sure, they might have been able to cover more ground alone but Jesus knew they would need one another. Just like you and I need one another. After all, our Christian brothers and sisters serve to not only encourage, comfort and strengthen us when we are weak, they hold us accountable, spur us on to do greater things than we could ever do alone and make sure we stay on pace each step of the way.
So if you're not walking "two by two" with another Christian, I strongly encourage you to seek out a fellow believer to help you in your journey. Having a helper will make all the difference my friend.
Heavenly Father, thank You for the reminder that we are not to run the race of life alone but with a body of believers. Help us to recognize the importance of forming friendships with our Christian brothers and sisters that we might help one another and be stronger altogether. It's in your precious name we pray Jesus. Amen.
Happy Running!!
Cheer you on - Jordan Feliz
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