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Two Are Better Than One

by Brett Fuller on June 12, 2017

Solitary living was never apart of God's finished plan. When He made Adam, He assigned him to the Garden of Eden as its cultivator. Eve's arrival was later but she was not an afterthought. Her delay was to allow Adam to experience life without help-- thereby accentuating the need for fruitful companionship (Gen 2:15-24).

Eccl 4:9 says, ³Two are better than one because they have a good return for their labor." Is there anyone helping you to receive a good return on your labor? What relationship increases the fruitfulness of your spiritual life? Is there anyone who might identify you as the one who makes their life more productive? If so, great! If not, your relationships are at best malformed or you are a practicing hermit. In either case, you are falling short of God's prescribed method of increasing your productivity.

If you are already properly aligned, press to produce more. If not, ask God to reveal your partner in productivity. They will help you live right and live well...

About the Author
Brett Fuller

Brett Fuller is the presiding Bishop of Every Nation’s family of churches in the metropolitan Washington DC area, that fall under the umbrella of the Grace Covenant Church’s purview. He also serves as Chaplain of the Washington Commanders. From 2005 to 2014 he served as Chaplain for the National Association of Basketball Coaches. In 2000, he initiated a bill in Congress to build a memorial honoring the African American Slaves who helped build America. Though the bill was never passed, he still hopes to complete the mission. Also, from 2007-2009 he served on President George Bush's Advisory Board for Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Pastor Brett has written two devotionals: “Live Well”, and “Relate Well” and recently published two books: Dreaming in Black and White and High Ceilings. He and his lovely wife of 36 years, Cynthia, frequently conduct marriage and family seminars. Brett also coordinates relational and professional development seminars, helping leaders in every walk of life to become better leaders. He and his bride reside in Chantilly, VA, have parented 7 children and have been blessed with 2 wonderful daughter in-laws. And most recently, they have welcomed their first grandchild; Ava Lily.

 

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