Read: Philippians 1:27-2:4

Stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the
faith of the gospel. -Philippians 1:27

When we stand together as Christians, we can endure the fierce
onslaughts of adversity and the subtle attacks of our spiritual foe.
But when we isolate ourselves, or if we’re abandoned by those who should
be there to uphold us, we are more likely to fall.

This is illustrated by the towering fir trees of Washington State.
A few years ago a violent windstorm swept through the area and many
trees that were standing by themselves were blown over. But those that
grew tightly together in the forest did not fall because they were
strengthened by their intertwining roots. They were able to withstand
the strong winds. What they couldn’t do by themselves, they wee able to
do together.

As followers of Jesus, we need each other. The apostle Paul told
the believers in Philippi to “stand fast in one spirit” and to help one
another as they faced adversity (Phil. 1:27; 2:3-4). We too are to
join arms and hearts, offering encouragement and hope in our struggles.

We may not know when a fellow Christian is being tossed around by
the strong winds of adversity. But we do know this; When we stand
together, we’re better able to withstand the storm. -David C. Egner

We join our hearts and hands together, Faithful to the Lord’s
command; We hold each other to God’s standards – All that truth and love
demand. -DJD

WE’RE STRONGER WHEN WE STAND TOGETHER.

OUR DAILY BREAD, Copyright 1998 by Radio Bible Class, Grand
Rapids,Michigan. Used by permission.