For where two or three gather in My Name, there am I with them. – (Matthew 18:20, NIV)
Yes, if two or three people are together believing in Me, I am there with them. – (Matthew18:20, ERV)
For when two or three gather together in My Name, I am there in the midst of them. – (Matthew 18:20, VOICE)
This passage is yet another reminder that we are called to be in community. There is power in being present with fellow believers. We can encourage and lift one another up, and Jesus tells us He will be with us when we join with one another in purpose. Yes, we can be aware of God’s nearness on our own, but there is something powerful that happens when we are united in prayer and intention with at least one or two others. Sometimes, all we need is simply to be present with one another to find comfort, peace and encouragement. Being together turns friends into family and family into friends as hearts are heard and held up through fellowship. Incredibly, the friendships that have been established over time become the ones that we can go to, no matter how much time has passed, and share life together as if we had never had time apart. May we ever be intentional to invest in community so that we gather together often with those whom we can encourage and lift up and know that the same will be done for us.
We’re called to gather,
be community;
and as we do so,
God’s there, faithfully.
He hears what we ask,
and receives our praise;
in love He upholds,
throughout all our days.
Ever let’s seek Him,
gather and be near;
love one another,
as we seek, He hears.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You that You promise to be present when two or three of us gather in Your Name. Thank You that You hear our prayers and receive our praise. Thank You that You provide Your comfort, care, peace and protection in tangible ways through those around us. Forgive us for the times that we have isolated ourselves when we needed one another. Show us how to reach out and be intentional to spend time with those whom You have placed in our lives. Lead us to love and encourage each other as You do. May many come into a lasting relationship with You. Be glorified O God, as we gather together in Your Name and seek You to lead us to love well, each person who crosses our path. Amen.
© Shannon Elizabeth Grabrick and Revelations in Writing, May 2011 – present
Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor; if either of them falls down, one can help the other up. – Ecclesiastes 4:9-10a
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