The Power of Unity

Paul knew that staying together was the way to their survival. The enticement was robust to desert ship and let each person fend for himself. But Paul warned that permitting the men to flee meant certain death. Our inclination in dire straits is to chop and run.

It’s less complicated right now to walk out of a uneasy wedding than to face it and work toward restoration. Man’s nature wants to retreat to a place where every one of us can be all alone, lock the door, and pull the blinds. Unfortunately some turn to alcohol, drugs, or worse, to a revolver.

If that in any way describes you, you want the support of family, pals, and particularly God’s folk. It’s better to lower the dinghy and jump in all alone. Instead, I advise you to stay with others on board ship. Don’t jump and attempt to make it on your own. Stay in contact with people who love you the most, who will be with you irrespective of what. You want the presence of God’s people surrounding you when the bottom dropped out of your life.

Regardless of what you suspect, it’s in doubt you can make it on your own. In our case, we had some good friends of the ministry praying and a unified board inspiring us. You and I are designed by God to make it together.