In Numbers we read that the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and the half tribe of Manasseh commit to fight for their brothers -- "until we have brought them to their place." And later in the book of Joshua, they are called to do just that.

This morning, Pastor Tim shares these passages to show us the illustration of a healthy church partnering with God's plan. But it's more than that! Being committed to a church, willing to walk out our faith with a growing, healthy body of believers is just as important now as it was then! And making a covenant together -- and agreement to focus our hearts on wholeness, community, and discipleship -- is how we can affirm that "we are in this together."