“And though a man might prevail against one who is alone, two will withstand him—a threefold cord is not quickly broken.” Ecclesiastes 4:12 (ESV)
Just as it is easier for a person to be attacked alone in a dark alley, it is easier for a person to be overtaken by the temptation of the devil when they fight alone. This is why we have the exhortation to not be neglectful about meeting with fellow believers: “not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.” (Hebrews 10:25) Should one believer fall under the attack of the enemy, those who are gathered around that believer in the unity and hope of Christ Jesus will be able to withstand Satan’s attack. A “threefold rope” is a strong rope woven together from three individual ropes, but unravel the individual strands and it becomes weaker. Likewise, when we do not fellowship with other believers to strengthen and encourage each other, we too become weaker in the fight against evil.
Jessica Ford
Communications Director
Alive Ministries USA