The Christian Journey: Relationships

The Christian Journey: Relationships

Few things in this world are more important to our success, on any level, than our relationships.  It is clear that we are not made to be alone.  This is spelled out early on in Scripture where we are told,

And the Lord said, "it is not good that the man should be alone, I will make an help meet for him."  Genesis 2:18

From this we can see the natural affinity we have toward others, the shared humanity, and the need we have for companionship.  Although this is the beginning of our proof text for  marriage it stands as the basis for all our relationships.

Scripture speaks in great detail of our relationships to God and one another.  The Church is called the Bride of Christ, those in the Church are called brothers and sisters, God is referred to as the Father.  Groups of people are called out, or sanctified, such as the Old Testament children of Israel or the 12 Apostles of the New Testament.

From the beginning we have been a relational people, and for God's work to be done must effectively it must be done through the building and nurturing of  relationships.  That is what the Church is all about.

"Though one can be overpowered, two can defend themselves, but a cord of three strands is not quickly broken." 

Ecclesiastes 4:12

If you want to Make Today Great, and each successive day greater still, then look to the relationships in your life.  Build them up, grow them, and make sure they have been chosen wisely.  Not all relationships are beneficial, with discernment there are times that relationships must be severed for a greater cause. 

May you each find strength in many close and powerful relationships.