[Devotional] IN HIS PRESENCE: Don’t walk alone

Read: JUDGES 18:7-31

Meditation verse:

“.. and they struck them with the edge of the sword and burnt the city with fire. There was no deliverer, because it was far from Sidon, and they had no ties with anyone (Judges 18:27b-28a).

The people of Laish lived in isolation. They had no alliances, no rulers to provide guidance, and no one to call on in times of trouble. Their quiet, self-contained existence made them vulnerable. So, when the tribe of Dan came seeking a land to conquer, Laish became an easy target.

The city was attacked and set ablaze – and tragically, there was no one to help them. This tragic end is a sober reminder: isolation makes you vulnerable. God did not design us to live life alone. From the very beginning, He declared, “It is not good for man to be alone” (Genesis 2:18). We were created for community, fellowship, & mutual support.

Ecclesiastes 4:9–10, 12 reinforces this truth: “Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labour. For if they fall, one will lift up his companion. But woe to him who is alone when he falls, for he has no one to help him up… Though one may be overpowered by another, two can withstand him. And a threefold cord is not quickly broken.” Yes, relationships can be messy. Yes, building ties with others comes with risks—misunderstandings, disappointments, even betrayal. But the benefits far outweigh the costs. God often uses people as channels of His help, healing, and provision.

Make a conscious decision: don’t walk alone. Build healthy, godly, mutually beneficial relationships—in your workplace, church, neighbourhood, and community. Be intentional about adding value to those around you. When you build others up, you build a net that can catch you when you fall. Don’t live like Laish—isolated, unprotected, and unprepared. Cultivate connections that strengthen your faith, sharpen your character, and support your purpose.

Who are the people in your life you can build stronger ties with? Are you part of a community that can pray with you, stand by you, and speak into your life? Who can you support today? Say this: “today, I declare that I will not walk alone. I open my heart to the community God has placed around me. I choose to build godly, life-giving relationships that strengthen, encourage, and support my journey. I will not isolate myself, but will walk in wisdom, fellowship, and love.

IN HIS PRESENCE is written by Pst (Mrs) Oke Chinye

Founder: The Rock Teaching Ministry (TRTM)

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