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.  Ecc. 4:12, NLT

Brotherhood, created and spurred on by the Holy Spirit, is not easily broken. The foundation of Christ in the center can become the beacon to call others to Himself. Two young men have experienced this profoundly. Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves.

Since Mahmoud, a young student, first began to follow Jesus, he wanted to form a small group of friends to study the Word together, something which is very rare in his country. In God's sovereignty, Mahmoud met Abdullah. Not long after, they scheduled a time to visit together. Usually new believers and seekers of Jesus have a difficult time opening up to each other, so Mahmoud was nervous about the visit and decided he would ask Abdullah pointed questions, but would not share all that he believes - at least, not yet.

However, the moment Mahmoud and Abdullah met, ease and peace encompassed them. They talked about spiritual things right away, moving quickly to issues of Truth. A bond of trust visibly formed between the young men, and a firm foundation for friendship and brotherhood in Christ began. Soon after, Abdullah shared that a few months earlier, he, too, had begun to follow Jesus!