Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 (KJV)
9 Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour.
10 For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe to him that is alone when he falleth; for he hath not another to help him up.
It is undeniable that God intended us to live in harmony one with another and for us to forge healthy interpersonal relationships that are kingdom oriented. No one is an island as it is often said. Therefore when we understand the power of godly interpersonal relationships and the necessity of a synergistic relationship, we must then do all that is necessary to surround ourselves with people of like-mindedness.
The scripture stated that two are better than one and gave the reasons for which two are better than one. It is God’s wisdom that you don’t live life miserable because you are alone. So healthy and godly relationships are of God. Those who succeed in life are those who understand and accept that they need somebody. For the Bible says, they have a good reward for their labor, meaning that in life’s venture, be it business or any other industry or dream and Vision, you need someone to come alongside with you and to bring into that venture capacities and resources that you do not have.
It is God’s wisdom that no one person knows it all. However the question then is, who is good for me? Who can I develop a synergistic relationship with? I will think that foremost, you need to understand who you are before thinking of who to have a relationship with. Because who you are and where you are going in life ought to be the compass that drives and detects the type of friendship and relationships you forge. Secondly, you need to be God-centric in mind, meaning that in the choice of friendship and relationships, the purpose of God in your life has to be a determining factor. Is this individual focused on the things that are important to God both in my life, that of others and in his or her own life as well.
The consequences of standing alone are that everyone at one point or the other will fall and when it happens if such a person is alone, there will be no one to help. Life issues will present but secure yourself by the friendship and relationships you forge.
It is one of the central elements of fruitfulness. You need godly connections to be fruitful. Fruitfulness requires partnerships, especially in financial and business fruitfulness. You are commanded to be fruitful and fruitful you are. Arise and forge healthy interpersonal relationships, it will help you in life.
Shalom,
Apostle Morgan.