Pair Power

There is something very powerful about a pair. Consider the fact that God created Adam AND Eve (Genesis 1:27), indeed pairs are preferrable to 'go-it-alone' saints any day of the week (Ecclesiastes 4:9-12). Consider how Jesus sent out the disciples IN PAIRS to go and drive out demons and heal the sick (Mark 6:7). Remember that prayers always work better in pairs (Matthew 18:19). Confession is a commandment and for this to work, it requires another person (James 5:16).

This week a young person came to speak to me about some extremely personal issues. I'm not going to go into details but I was deeply moved by his bravery, boldness and transparency; I'm not sure I would have been able to do that myself. God met with both of us and what helped move this young person on was talking to someone else. The Power of the Pair was evident again.

As I have been reflecting on these thoughts, I've realised that we may well be looking at a key which could unlock a fresh move of the Lord in the Church and out into the world. It all comes through pair power. Reaching out to someone else is not an easy thing to do, especially for men. As a Youth Counsellor, many lads are reluctant to come and see me unless things get really desperate and even then it is no easy choice to make. Oddly, most of them find it very helpful when they do make it into the counselling room.

Pair Power is not just limited to married couples. It can come in many varied and creative forms. For example, Contend and Unique have set up prayer partners in the Church and all of us have friends with whom we can open up. Make it your aim to activate pair power in your life. Based on the above scriptures, powerful spiritual work is released as we reach out to someone else and together look to Jesus.