WORKING TOGETHER

How should one chase a thousand, and two put ten thousand to flight. except their Rock had sold them, and their Lord had shut them up."
.....Deuteronomy 32: 30
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In this life, there is power in numbers, when we are working for the Lord. Together, we work together for the Lord in His service, and in Him we are secure. In our weakness, Jesus is our strength and His Spirit helps us accomplish the tasks we are called to do. We are also to help one another and work together. Unity brings victory in Jesus when we work together and communicate openly and honestly.

*This is a repeat of a wonderful story I read about Jimmy Durante, one of the great entertainers of a generation ago. Mr. Durante was asked to be a part of a show for World War II veterans. He told them his schedule was very busy and he could afford only a few minutes, but if they wouldn’t mind his doing one short monologue and immediately leaving for his next appointment, he would come.

Of course, the show’s director agreed happily. But when Jimmy got on stage, something interesting happened. He went through the short monologue and then stayed. The applause grew louder and louder and he kept staying. Pretty soon, he had been on fifteen, twenty, then thirty minutes. Finally he took a last bow and left the stage. Backstage someone stopped him and said,“I thought you had to go after a few minutes. What happened?”

Jimmy answered, “I did have to go, but I can show you the reason I stayed. You can see for yourself if you’ll look down on the front row.” In the front row were two men, each of whom had lost an arm in the war. One had lost his right arm and the other had lost his left. Together, they were able to clap, and that’s exactly what they were doing, loudly and cheerfully.

We see the story of how two could join together to accomplish what they wanted to do, even though they had been handicapped as a result of the war. In spiritual warfare, we see many who are wounded in the fight. These need others to help them get back in the race. One can chase a thousand when the enemy is in pursuit, but two can put ten thousand to flight. Many times our plans must be changed as we reach out to help strengthen another brother or sister in Christ. True joy is putting Jesus first, others second, and self last.

Someone may be waiting today for someone willing to join with them and help them make it to the finish line. Working together in unity is required in the Body of Christ to be successful. We are to be as "one new man" in Christ and let His Spirit unite us in bonds of love and peace. May our prayer be to rescue the perishing and care for the dying. Jesus is merciful....Jesus will save!

Blessings In Christ
Jo Ann Kelly © 2006,
J. P.'s Inspirations

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~TOGETHER WE SHALL STAND~

Take my hand and I'll take yours
Together I know we shall stand,
We'll share each other's burdens, as together we pray,
Jesus will be with us, from here to the promised land.

As we seek the Lord and lean not to our own understanding
Together, we can put the enemy to flight
God will fight our battles as we join together as one,
Together we can make it, through the darkest night.

We are strengthened and encouraged by one another
There is power when all work together, for God's glory,
Open and honest communication will bring unity,
Together we shall worship God, and share salvation's story.

Blessings In Christ,
Jo Ann Kelly © 2006,
J. P.'s Inspirations