Two by two

From today's reading: He called the twelve and began to send them out two by two, and gave them authority over the unclean spirits. Mark 6:7

There is a reason that Jesus sent the disciples out two by two. There's a reason why when God created Adam he said, "It is not good for man to be alone." We were created to be in community and that is where we find and realize our greatest potential.

Introverts like myself like to have our time alone, and we need that to be able to concentrate on God for a time. But for too many people, alone is not necessarily a good thing. We need to fellowship with others to keep us grounded, to encourage us and to help us over the rough spots.

God created us to be in community, with him and with those around us. The Bible tells us that two walking together is better than one walking alone, for if either stumbles and falls, the other can pick him up and carry him home. (from Ecclesiastes 4:9-12) If we walk together in life we have someone to share our joys, to help with our burdens and comfort us in sorrows. Remember your church family when things get tough - they want an opportunity to help.