In I Samuel 26:6 David asked a bold question of two of his most valiant warriors: “Who will go down with me to Saul in the camp?” If this sounds daring, it was even more so because :5 says that Saul was asleep in the middle of the camp, surrounded by his soldiers!
But notice something about David’s challenge which should instruct us:
He did NOT just say: “Who will go down to the camp?”, but instead he asked: “Who will go down WITH ME.”

1) This tells us that David was going too! He wasn’t just sending others to accomplish this daring task; He himself was going also. This is a good model for pastors, parents, and leaders of all kinds: don’t ask anyone to do something that you yourself are not willing to do as well!

2) He wanted someone else to accompany him. There is a fellowship and accountability with a like-minded person, which sharpens you, as Proverbs 27:17 says, “Iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 adds: Two are better than one because they have a good return for their labor. For if either of them falls, the one will lift up his companion. But woe to the one who falls when there is not another to lift him up. Furthermore, if two lie down together they keep warm, but how can one be warm alone?”
Also, when we include others, they have the opportunity to learn and grow through the experience too. Jesus often took some of His disciples with Him on his tasks — not because He needed any help! — but so that they might grow through the experience of accompanying Him.

Too often we do not heed the examples of Jesus and David, nor the advice of the wisdom writers. We try to do things on our own, when we would be better off asking others to accompany us, both giving ourselves the help, and them the opportunity to participate and grow. Let us be more in the habit of asking, like David: “Who will go with me?”