Strong Support in Christ 团队力量大
Dexu Xia
Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor. Ecclesiastes 4:9
A runner in the London Marathon experienced why it’s vital not to run the big race alone. After months of grueling preparation, the man wanted to finish strong. But as he stumbled toward the finish line, he found himself doubled over from exhaustion and on the verge of collapsing. Before he fell to the ground, two fellow marathoners grabbed his arms—one on his left and the other on his right—and helped the struggling runner complete the course.
Like that runner, the writer of Ecclesiastes reminds us of several important advantages that come from having others run the race of life with us. Solomon set forth the principle that “two are better than one” (Ecclesiastes 4:9). He shed a spotlight on the advantages of joint efforts and mutual toil. He also wrote that partnership can lead to “a good return for their labor” (v. 9). During times of difficulty, a companion is there to “help the other up” (v. 10). When nights are dark and cold, friends can huddle together to “keep warm” (v. 11). And, during danger, two “can defend themselves” against an assailant (v. 12). Those whose lives are woven together can possess great strength.
With all our weaknesses and frailties, we need the strong support and security of a community of believers in Jesus. Let’s press on together as He leads us!
By: Marvin Williams
Why is companionship with other believers in Jesus so important in life’s race? How can you improve the quality of your community in Him?
Dear God, please help me build a healthy community in Christ
两个人总比一个人好，因为二人劳碌同得美好的果效。—传道书4章9节
在一场伦敦马拉松比赛中，一名选手亲身体验了在大型比赛中有人相伴的重要性。经过几个月的艰苦备战，这名选手希望自己能坚持到最后，可是在他步履蹒跚地迈向终点线时，他已经精疲力尽，几乎走不动了。就在他将要倒下之际，有两位马拉松参赛者立时上前，一左一右地勾起他的手臂，帮助这位虚脱无力的选手完成这场比赛。
传道书的作者所罗门提醒我们，在奔跑人生的赛程时，像这位选手一样有人相伴，确实会有几个重要的好处。所罗门王提出了“两个人总比一个人好”的原则（传道书4章9节），强调共同努力、一起工作的好处。他还提到，朋友同甘共苦能“同得美好的报偿”（9节，和合本修订版）。当有人身陷困境，另一人就“可以扶起他的同伴”（10节）；在漆黑寒冷的夜晚，朋友们相聚一起“就都暖和”（11节）；危难临到时，众人协力“便能敌挡”仇敌的攻击（12节）。患难与共的朋友，能发挥强大的力量。
每个人都有不足与软弱之处，都需要主内弟兄姐妹强而有力的支持与保护。让我们在上帝的带领下，一起携手前行！
作者： 魏马文
在人生的赛程中，为何与其他基督徒结伴同行如此重要？
你要如何促使主内肢体更加愿意同甘共苦？
亲爱的上帝，请帮助我能与主内弟兄姐妹建立美好的关系。