Yesterday, I witnessed a beautiful example of teamwork during the praise and worship session. The lead singer briefly lost her voice, something I quickly noticed since I tend to be very observant — both a strength and a weakness at times. It seemed she was also tired, which is completely natural when serving wholeheartedly. As humans, it’s normal to run out of breath and then catch it again.
What really amazed me was what happened next. Instead of panicking or feeling embarrassed, she simply looked back at her team, and without hesitation, one of the backup singers stepped in for a few moments. They took over, allowing her to catch her breath, yet still letting her shine as the lead. It was a small, yet powerful act of teamwork that truly touched my heart.
The worship team worked seamlessly together, with no one mocking or criticising the one who had a moment of weakness. They supported each other, and that act demonstrated what true teamwork looks like. May God help us all develop this spirit of cooperation, where we work together for the good of everyone, without competition, and celebrate each person’s success as a team.
A verse that came to mind is Ecclesiastes 4:9 (NLT): “Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed.” May we all strive to build this kind of unity in everything we do.
This made me reflect on how vital teamwork is, not just in ministry but also in marriage. Just like the worship team, a husband and wife must work together, supporting each other to build a strong foundation. Marriage is not about competing or blaming one another, but about teamwork for the sake of the relationship. The two individuals form something greater together—a union that must be nurtured by both.
When a husband and wife work together, they strengthen the bond they share, creating a marriage like the “three-strand cord” mentioned in Ecclesiastes 4:12 (NLT): “A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer. Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken.”
Let us all strive to be that three-strand cord in our marriages, where God is at the centre, holding everything together and making us stronger as we work in unity. A marriage anchored in love and teamwork is not easily shaken.