Interdependence

I love the way Henry Blackaby taught that we are "interdependent" on other people. We tend to be independent from others. We like to do things on our own. We resist asking for help, and when it is offered to us, often we turn it down. That is not wise at all. God made us to help each other out. 

The people of Ammon came against David and his army with the aid of some warriors from the Arameans. Joab was David's military leader, so he made the plan of how to win the battle. (I Chronicles 19:12) Joab told his brother, Abishai, that if the Arameans were too strong for him, then Abishai's men would come help him. However, if the sons of Ammon were too strong for Abishai's men, then Joab would send His men to help him. This was a simple, but effective plan, so they won the battle.

Our interdependence on others has two aspects. First, we have to be willing to admit that we are not strong enough to do something ourselves. That takes humility. We have to admit our weakness. Also, we have to be willing to call for help. Sometimes, we know we need others, but we won't ask. We fail either way.

Also, interdependence requires us to be unselfish with our time and abilities. We have to be willing to help others with their needs. When we do, we form a bond of friendship with them that lasts, so we can help each other in the future. When we do both of these things, we set ourselves up for success and victories in our lives. That is how God wants it to be done.

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Tomorrow, I intend to read I Chronicles 20-23.