Don’t Let Me Fall

Ephesians 4:12

Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.

Mountain climbers that are travelling across a narrow glacier or along the edge of a crevasse will often tie a length of rope around themselves and then a fellow climber.

Typically there will be several feet of rope in-between them but they will securely fastened to each other.

The reason for this is to keep each other safer.  In the case that one of them were to slip and fall, they could be sliding down the steep side of the mountain or into the crevasse… the other climber is able to brace themselves and stop their partner’s fall.

In an article about travelling while “roped-up”, REI.com explains it like this:

“What is roped travel? When mountaineering, you'll rope up with others for safety and travel as a team when tackling challenging terrain such as crossing a glacier or ascending a steep snow slope on your way to the summit. If someone slips on a slope or falls into a crevasse, others on the team self-arrest and act as the human anchor to stop the fall. Team members then work together to rescue the fallen climber”…

As believers, we should do the same.

But in our everyday lives.

This past week, Pastor Mike taught on the value of developing a strong community.

Watch that message below.  And remember, find someone you can tie yourself too, so that when life gets hard… they can help protect you, save you and rescue you.

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