TOGETHER!

Amos 3:3 ERV

Two people will not walk together unless they have agreed to do so.

 

As we start this new year, it’s important to pay attention to the company we keep. If we want to go far and make progress, we need to walk with people who share our direction and our values. There’s not much point in joining forces with someone who’s headed in a completely different direction. If you’re digging deeper into the things of the Spirit, it doesn’t really make sense to spend your time with people who are perfectly comfortable staying in the shallow end.

That’s what this passage is getting at—can two people effectively walk together if they’re not headed the same way? If I’m set on reaching a certain place, and I know the path, then no matter who tries to pull me off course or what distractions come up, I must remember where I’m going. It’s up to me to decide not to follow someone else off the path just because they invite me to.

Galatians 6:2 says to carry each other’s burden, but that happens only if we’re in agreement and alignment. Together both in actions and emotions.

Think about God and Israel—repeatedly, scripture shows us that God couldn’t really move forward with Israel unless they agreed to walk in His ways. There were plenty of times when Israel pushed back against God’s laws or ignored His direction completely, and God grew tired of constantly having to correct and rescue them. Even so, because of His mercy, He kept showing up for them. But when Israel refused to align with Him, there had to be separation.

There is an advantage in being together as Solomon points out in Ecclesiastes 4:9-10, but that togetherness is only as beneficial and impacting as the unity and agreement among the parties.

We mustn’t always look for people who can carry us, advance or help us (without God’s help), it usually costly. Instead as Psalm 19 says God’s way is perfect. Why would we link ourselves to people who are always unsure, hesitant, or stuck, instead of sticking close to the one who knows exactly where we need to be—and how to get us there?

We’re all going somewhere, whether we realize it or not. Where are you heading? The new year is already here, there’s no waiting for it anymore, so the question now is: what are you going to do with it? The year is waiting for you to step in, to live it fully, to take on your assignment, to meet new people, to make changes. Don’t get caught just dragging last year’s baggage with you, carrying unfinished business just out of habit. Sometimes God wants to give you a fresh start, but it can’t happen if you never let go of the old things that are holding you back. No more walking with people who’ll hold you back.

Simply put, if we aren’t in agreement, we can’t go together. We must choose to walk with people who share our commitment to seek God, pray, serve with passion, and go after spiritual things together.

God rewards those who are diligent, but are the people around you committed enough to walk this path with you? Are you ready to go where God’s leading, do what He’s asking, and say what needs to be said?

So where are you heading—emotionally, physically, financially, mentally? God’s invitation is to go deeper into spiritual things, to take the higher road, to reach for something greater. That’s where breakthrough and victory happen.

Psalm 40:3’s new song doesn’t come from repeating last year’s routines. It comes from overcoming new obstacles, discovering new things, celebrating new victories, and seeing God move in fresh ways. That’s when the new song shows up, springing out of your tests and miracles.

Have you got an idea or vision according to Habakkuk 2:2? Then look for people who are willing to help make it real, run, walk, and collaborate with you so your story can make real impact.

REFLECTION QUESTIONS

-        What direction do I believe God is calling me toward this year?

-        Who can I partner with to help bring this vision to life?

-        How can I intentionally connect with people who will help me go deeper in the things of God?

PRAYER: Lord, thank You for this new year and the fresh start You’ve given me. Help me to walk in agreement with Your Word and surround myself with people who share Your heart. Guide my steps, strengthen my faith, and let everything I do bring glory to Your name. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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