When Jesus begins his public ministry, one of the first things he does is to find companions, those individuals who will share his life and ministry in a special way.
Whenever Jesus faces a difficult situation, he gathers these companions around himself—sometimes all twelve, sometimes only a few. Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the Savior of the world, needed the companionship of others. Even he, as strong and powerful and good as he was, couldn’t go it alone.
We can’t go it alone either. We cannot face the challenges of life without the support of others. This need for companionship is one we must never be ashamed of. We must never think, “If I were more mature, I could stand on my own two feet.” Or, “If my faith were stronger, I wouldn’t have to rely so much on others.”
No, our need for companionship, fellowship, friendship, is in the very fabric of our human psyche. It is yet one more way that we are made in the image and likeness of God.
This is an excerpt from a book Abundant Treasures by Melannie Svoboda. If you would like to buy this book please click here.