Warriors for the Faith, Series 3, Lesson 4: Not Alone in the Fight

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Where We Left Off

Last time we saw that God's grace is sufficient when the battle hurts. Today is our last lesson in Warriors for the Faith. It's called "Not Alone in the Fight."

A warrior is not meant to fight by himself or herself. God puts His people together. We need the church, and the church needs us.

Our Key Verse

"And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching."
— Hebrews 10:24-25 (KJV)

The Bible already knew some would drift away from gathering. The call is to come together, to stir one another up, and to keep at it as the Lord's coming draws near.

Two Are Better Than One

Solomon said it plainly:

"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. … and a threefold cord is not quickly broken."
— Ecclesiastes 4:9-10, 12 (KJV)

"Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend."
— Proverbs 27:17 (KJV)

"Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ."
— Galatians 6:2 (KJV)

As an application, if you have fallen, let someone help you up. If you are standing, look for the person who needs a hand.

Jonathan, and Mary and Elisabeth

When David was in danger and discouraged, Jonathan came to him:

"And Jonathan Saul's son arose, and went to David into the wood, and strengthened his hand in God."
— 1 Samuel 23:16 (KJV)

That is a beautiful picture of fellowship. He did not only comfort David's feelings. He strengthened his hand in God.

When Mary carried the promise of the Saviour, she went to Elisabeth. The older woman was filled with the Holy Ghost and spoke blessing over her:

"…Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb."
— Luke 1:42 (KJV)

A man strengthening his friend in the woods. A woman blessing another woman in a quiet house. Both are how warriors help one another stand.

The Early Church

The first believers did not treat fellowship as an extra:

"And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers."
— Acts 2:42 (KJV)

"And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, Praising God, and having favour with all the people.…"
— Acts 2:46-47 (KJV)

Doctrine. Fellowship. The Lord's table. Prayer. Meals in one another's houses. Gladness. That is a strong cord. Paul also said:

"Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep."
— Romans 12:15 (KJV)

If you have been hurt by people in a church, that pain is real, and it matters. Do not give up on the gathering of the saints. Ask the Lord to lead you to faithful people who will strengthen your hand in God, and be that kind of friend to someone else.

Closing Thought

A warrior for the faith stands, has courage, knows the Word, leads by example, prays, keeps a clean vessel, learns to fast, forgives, is faithful at home and at work, endures when it hurts, and does not fight alone. Thank you for walking through Warriors for the Faith with us. Now go, and strengthen someone's hand in God.

Let Us Pray

Father, thank You that we are not alone in the fight. Lead us to the gathering of Your people. Make us friends who strengthen one another's hands in God, who bear one another's burdens, and who provoke one another unto love and to good works. In Jesus' name, amen.

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