Brothers

“If the Arameans are too strong for me,” Joab said, “then you will be my help. However, if the Ammonites are too strong for you, I’ll come to help you.

2 Sam 10:11 (HCSB)

Joab and Abishai were brothers. They teach us a spiritual truth about spiritual brothers. Joab looked at the enemies around him and he knew he could not win the battle before him alone. He would need a plan and help to win. Joab enlisted his brother Abishai with a simple plan. "If you need help I will help you and if I need help you help me." The concept is simple but absolutely necessary.

If you have forgotten let me remind you, you are in a spiritual Battle. The enemy wants to destroy you and your spiritual brothers around you. God's plan is for us to ban together and support one another. The fellowship of the church is critically important for every Christ follower. You need brothers and sisters who will lift you up, strengthen you and fight with you when the enemy overwhelms you.

It is important for the Christ follower to find some spiritual brothers for support. Look at those in your church with a new perspective. Find others who you can ban together with for mutual spiritual support. If you are not involved in a church fellowship get started immediately to find a church where relationships with brothers can be developed. Your spiritual survival will depend upon it.

There are no "Lone Ranger" Christ followers!