Both of them were righteous in the sight of God, observing all the Lord’s commands and decrees blamelessly. 

‘It is a happy thing when those who are joined to each other in marriage are both joined to the Lord.‘ Matthew Henry.

There is something very powerful and precious about a married Christian couple seeking first God’s Kingdom together.

Two are better than one,
    because they have a good return for their labour:
10 If either of them falls down,
    one can help the other up.
But pity anyone who falls
    and has no one to help them up.
11 Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm.
    But how can one keep warm alone?
12 Though one may be overpowered,
    two can defend themselves.
A cord of three strands is not quickly broken (Ecclesiastes 4:9-12).

But, of course, this principle doesn’t just apply to ‘marrieds’. Think about the potential of prayer partnerships. Also, what about close spiritual friendships, where people bond in a common commitment to Christ, help each other along the way, and hold one another accountable?

Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven.

For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them. (Mt.18:19,20).

I’m aware that in Christ’s church, some have the calling of marriage and others receive the call to singleness, and I’m not arguing that one state is superior to another. I’m also conscious that, not so much by calling, more by force of circumstances, there are many people who find themselves alone. Nevertheless, the principle of ‘Both of them’ can be applicable in various ways within the church family. We can all know the power and beauty and strength of Christian fellowship.

PRAYER: Lord, may no-one in your church feel friendless. Forgive us if we allow any to be lonely. Help us to nurture strong communities of togetherness.