One in Christ

1 Kings 12; 2 Chronicles 10-11; Philippians 2 

“Therefore, if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose.”

Philippians 2:1, 2

While we can be united in one mission, our highest level of unity is to be one in Christ. Pursuing Christ as our common center, being led by his Spirit as our common guide and source of love, leads to united thought and action. Unity is not often the result of more talking, but rather, the result of more praying. When Jesus is our focus and we are together in his presence, unity is a result.

How many marriages and ministry teams would experience a new level of love and unity if they would make Jesus their center through humble prayer and worship?

Rather than focusing on our differences and problems, let us fix our eyes on Jesus and invite the Holy Spirit to remind us of what Christ has done for us. He must increase, we must decrease!

“Lord Jesus, fill me with your love and Spirit this day, so that I would live in unity with my brothers and sisters in Christ, for your glory.”