Why Is Unity So Crucial for the Church?
It begins in our local churches. New members with a fresh word from the Lord threaten the longstanding members who have stood on the old word for so long. Change is scary, but the problem with avoiding change is we live in a constant state of it. Nothing is guaranteed to remain the same in life. On this earth, we will have trials and tribulations, whether we can dig out the root of the blame or not. If we choose to focus on what we have in common, we will experience a new way of life which Jesus died for us to live. It is a full life, which testifies powerfully to the resurrection to the Lord Jesus, and God’s blessing will be upon us! Paul wrote to the church in Philippi:
“Then make me truly happy by agreeing wholeheartedly with each other, loving one another, and working together with one mind and purpose” (Philippians 2:2).
God is relational. He is three in one. Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. All existing relationally, He is our Creator. We are created in His image to bring Him glory. When Jesus died on the cross, His obedience to the Father’s will brought instant glory to God. Our obedience to put the puzzle together brings glory to God. Relationships on this earth are more than just slightly ridiculous. They are hard, and they hurt. But they also bring joy, and help us to become better versions of ourselves. Our pride cannot go unchecked on this planet, or we will fall into the “have nothing to do with them” category.
Wholehearted agreement is hard. We are all created with a unique purpose on this earth, but we were all meant to link those purposes together to accomplish the same main commission to go into the world and spread the Gospel. When Jesus was leaving His disciples, He assured them He would never leave them or forsake them. He sent His Holy Spirit to strengthen them beyond what is humanly capable on this earth.
Today, when we place our lives in the hands of our Savior Jesus, He promises never to leave or forsake us, either. He sends His Holy Spirit to dwell in us, and strengthen us beyond what is humanly impossible to achieve – including but not limited to wholehearted agreement. He empowers us to love each other and work together with one mind and purpose.
Unity.
Unity is oneness.
We are called to live in unity.
These Scriptures we have studied here today help remind us of what we are capable of on this earth, through the power of God in us through the Holy Spirit by Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross. We can link the puzzle pieces together. It is possible.
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