one to consult or ask permission. There are no other opinions to

consider. You can make decisions for a single set of viewpoints and

desires. However, being alone is not good. God even says this at the

beginning of man’s history: It is not good for man to be alone. One way

this truth gets reflected in God’s kingdom is that we partner together

in the church. God’s design is for us to need one another, and that

means we team up whenever we can. It begins with intentionally sharing

leadership. But it includes the simple respect and trust that is needed

to work together. In Israel’s story, their complaints have discouraged

Moses to the breaking point. God’s answer is to share the work of

leading and to give His Spirit to seventy of Israel’s elders. Let’s be

reminded today how vital it is for us to choose to work together.