Today’s Thought “Moving on Up…” G. Ward

Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. For if they fall, one will lift up his fellow. But woe to him who is alone when he falls and has not another to lift him up!

 

Life is certainly better with companionship; but walking with those of opposite regard builds greater contention, comparable to journeying while having a rock in one’s shoe. Moreover, if my need for better exists, the companion(s) chosen should have my best interests at heart (cf. Phil.2:3-4). Altogether, this is not suggestive of affirming a dismissive culture, relative to when another won’t embody the qualities necessary for my improvement, particularly since our Lord’s compassion embraced sinners of sorts, who certainly failed to aid HIS journey; but merely understands that because vulnerabilities unto things insignificant exists for mankind, I’ll need periodic encouragement to endeavor denying myself and taking up my cross, to follow my Lords’ example (Matt.16:24).