We like to think we are independent and can take care of ourselves. But when it comes to living our faith, first and foremost we need a healthy reliance on God and a community of believers, even one other person. Our faith demands that we be counter-cultural, but it is very hard to stand alone against the flow of values and mores that oppose our own. Jesus asks us to walk with him and allow his power to lead us to victory. When someone comes into our life who knows Jesus and has committed himself or herself to him, the power of Jesus is felt. Being alone is scarry, even as we remember our childhood fear of the dark...nothing worse than entering a darkened room and hearing an unfamiliar creak. For sure, someone is in there ready to pounce on us. Remember? But with someone at our side, we took on a new bravery. So too with the living of our faith. A companion is a stand-in to help us find our strength in God.
Bro. Rene
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