In life, if we want to move fast, we go alone.
But if we want to go far, then we go together.
In the Bible we know of at least two characters who went on alone.
Peter went on alone and he denied Jesus three times and he ended up in misery.
Judas went on alone, and he ended up as a tragedy.
That also teaches us that when we are unhappy or in misery, we do need company.
In the gospel, the two disciples on the way to Emmaus were downcast and they needed each other’s company.
But we remember that Jesus promised that where two or three are gathered in His name, He will be there.
Jesus was there for those two disciples to keep them company in their misery.
Jesus was also there for Peter and John in their ministry.
So, silver and gold may make us happy, but what is priceless is when we share with someone in misery our company.
And as Jesus promised, He will be there to be in our company.