Our scripture this morning is Ecclesiastes 4:9-10.
Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble.
Our relationships with one another are important to God. He said in Genesis 2:18 “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper who is just right for him.” From the beginning God knew even though He was always there for us, we needed someone like ourselves for connection.
This passage teaches us that we are made to help each other. We need the emotional and sometimes physical support of other people in order to live. No one has every gift but by using our gifts together we can accomplish the things that need doing.
God realized that we needed someone like us to teach us the essential lessons He has for us. He sent Jesus to be one of us so that we would pay attention and learn His will. He has promised His spirit to be with us always as we grow in faith and go in His name together.
Loving Lord, we are grateful for the gift of relationship with You and each other. Bless us to be Your image to one another and share Your love with the world. Amen.