Two are Better than One

Written by ronda on February 11, 2025. Posted in Phoebe Connections.

Ecclesiastes 4:9

Two are better than one because they have a good reward for their efforts.

As widows or singles, this verse can seem very hard. While we may feel alone, these words may only magnify loneliness or the void of not having a partner in life. Certainly two are better than one, so why am I alone?

While the context here can apply to the relationship of a husband and wife, it does not necessarily indicate that type of relationship. It also mentions son or brother in verse 8. The passage is really addressing isolation. We are all more productive and happier when we operate within community and relationship with others. Having close connections and companions with whom you can share life makes it much more enjoyable because we can help each other, defend one another, and accomplish more together than we ever could alone.

When God calls someone to do something, He never calls that person to do it alone. He graciously brings others along to help and work within the boundaries of community or family. Often, our independent natures fail where the interdependence of other companions is needed.

So, what is the widow, the single person, or the divorced person to do? Make some friends! Embrace those God sends your way to help you. We all have strengths and weaknesses, and God sends people our way who can contribute in our areas of lack. Everyone has something to give, and we need to appreciate the strengths in others because we can learn from them. We also need to use our gifts to help those who are not strong in that area. As we work together, God creates something meaningful and lasting from it. He has placed greatness in each of us, and He brings it forth when we work together. Most importantly, however, He gets the glory because we couldn’t do it on our own.

By yourself, you won’t accomplish much. You need connections to help you get where you need to be, and others need you to help them. When we work together in fellowship, God gets the glory. Find some friends. Appreciate and embrace people God sends to help you. Don’t isolate yourself because you feel uncomfortable with others. Spread the love, and joy will be multiplied back to you. Two are better than one because you can accomplish more and add to each other’s life. Stop comparing yourself and competing with others. Give, and it will be given back to you. God isn’t keeping anything from you; He’s trying to use you. Participate with Him, and enjoy the fellowship along the way.

Have a blessed day!