You Have Resources

Part of moving down the road is recognizing the resources you have available to you. Remember we are incomplete, it’s not all about you. We are in this together and we all must head in a joint direction. We need each other our survival and the fruit we bear depend on it. 

It is impossible to do it alone. We need each other to make it. 

“Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.”
Hebrews 10:23-25 NIV

Goats, sheep, cattle and many other mammals are herd animals. They rely on a relationship with one another for a level of mutual benefit. This same type of behavior is common in humans as well. Think about it for a second, what difference does it make in your day when someone smiles at you or acknowledges you in a positive manner. How does it feel when they don’t?
We all have to head in a joint direction. There are tons of self-help books and messages about self-focus. Though personal reflection is important, there is a tremendous importance on the group dynamic in our lives.

“So we rebuilt the wall till all of it reached half its height, for the people worked with all their heart. But when Sanballat, Tobiah, the Arabs, the Ammonites and the people of Ashdod heard that the repairs to Jerusalem’s walls had gone ahead and that the gaps were being closed, they were very angry. They all plotted together to come and fight against Jerusalem and stir up trouble against it. But we prayed to our God and posted a guard day and night to meet this threat. Meanwhile, the people in Judah said, “The strength of the laborers is giving out, and there is so much rubble that we cannot rebuild the wall.” Also our enemies said, “Before they know it or see us, we will be right there among them and will kill them and put an end to the work.” Then the Jews who lived near them came and told us ten times over, “Wherever you turn, they will attack us.” Therefore I stationed some of the people behind the lowest points of the wall at the exposed places, posting them by families, with their swords, spears and bows. After I looked things over, I stood up and said to the nobles, the officials and the rest of the people, “Don’t be afraid of them. Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome, and fight for your families, your sons and your daughters, your wives and your homes.” When our enemies heard that we were aware of their plot and that God had frustrated it, we all returned to the wall, each to our own work. From that day on, half of my men did the work, while the other half were equipped with spears, shields, bows and armor. The officers posted themselves behind all the people of Judah who were building the wall. Those who carried materials did their work with one hand and held a weapon in the other, and each of the builders wore his sword at his side as he worked. But the man who sounded the trumpet stayed with me. Then I said to the nobles, the officials and the rest of the people, “The work is extensive and spread out, and we are widely separated from each other along the wall. Wherever you hear the sound of the trumpet, join us there. Our God will fight for us!” So we continued the work with half the men holding spears, from the first light of dawn till the stars came out. At that time I also said to the people, “Have every man and his helper stay inside Jerusalem at night, so they can serve us as guards by night and as workers by day.” Neither I nor my brothers nor my men nor the guards with me took off our clothes; each had his weapon, even when he went for water.”
Nehemiah 4:6-23 NIV

Our survival and fruit depend on each other. God knew we couldn’t be alone. That is why in the beginning He designed Eve, family, marriage and more. Battles are won with armies. Farmers are most successful with coops. We need each other to survive just as much as we need each other to grow.  

“Now the king of Aram was at war with Israel. After conferring with his officers, he said, “I will set up my camp in such and such a place.” The man of God sent word to the king of Israel: “Beware of passing that place, because the Arameans are going down there.” So the king of Israel checked on the place indicated by the man of God. Time and again Elisha warned the king, so that he was on his guard in such places. This enraged the king of Aram. He summoned his officers and demanded of them, “Tell me! Which of us is on the side of the king of Israel?” “None of us, my lord the king,” said one of his officers, “but Elisha, the prophet who is in Israel, tells the king of Israel the very words you speak in your bedroom.” “Go, find out where he is,” the king ordered, “so I can send men and capture him.” The report came back: “He is in Dothan.” Then he sent horses and chariots and a strong force there. They went by night and surrounded the city. When the servant of the man of God got up and went out early the next morning, an army with horses and chariots had surrounded the city. “Oh no, my lord! What shall we do?” the servant asked. “Don’t be afraid,” the prophet answered. “Those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” And Elisha prayed, “Open his eyes, Lord, so that he may see.” Then the Lord opened the servant’s eyes, and he looked and saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha. As the enemy came down toward him, Elisha prayed to the Lord, “Strike this army with blindness.” So he struck them with blindness, as Elisha had asked. Elisha told them, “This is not the road and this is not the city. Follow me, and I will lead you to the man you are looking for.” And he led them to Samaria. After they entered the city, Elisha said, “ Lord, open the eyes of these men so they can see.” Then the Lord opened their eyes and they looked, and there they were, inside Samaria. When the king of Israel saw them, he asked Elisha, “Shall I kill them, my father? Shall I kill them?” “Do not kill them,” he answered. “Would you kill those you have captured with your own sword or bow? Set food and water before them so that they may eat and drink and then go back to their master.” So he prepared a great feast for them, and after they had finished eating and drinking, he sent them away, and they returned to their master. So the bands from Aram stopped raiding Israel’s territory.”
2 Kings 6:8-23 NIV

Together as a team, we will continue to change the world for Christ. We will also learn from one another while nurturing one another.

 “The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice.”
Proverbs 12:15 NIV

“May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had, so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God.”
Romans 15:5-7 NIV

“As iron sharpens iron, So one man sharpens [and influences] another [through discussion].”
PROVERBS 27:17 AMP

Though sparks may fly we ultimately help each other become masterpieces God intended. 

“Samson said to the servant who held his hand, “Put me where I can feel the pillars that support the temple, so that I may lean against them.””
Judges 16:26 NIV
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So, the person holding onto you and walking beside you may be the precursor to your miracle. Let them help you glorify God. We need each other in church and our lives. Everyone has a significant impact on someone else. We can be the miracle answered prayer or prayer warrior for our brothers and sisters. No matter how far down the road you are on with your specific purpose remember your brothers and sisters are somewhere near. God put them in your life for a reason.  

• Take the help 
• The advice
• The miracle
• The blessing 
• And use it to carry out the purpose only you can do. 

God will fill in the gaps.