United We Stand

Job 20; Mark 3-4 

“If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand. If a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand…I tell you the truth, all the sins and blasphemes of men will be forgiven them. But whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven…”

Mark 3:24, 25, 28, 29

God’s kingdom grows in unity but is set back by division. The Holy Spirit is actively working to unite God’s people, and when we slander or undervalue the work of the Holy Spirit we will not advance in our faith. When we slander other Christ-followers, judge their motives, and even attribute their ministry to Satan, even Satan’s kingdom doesn’t function in division. When we do this, we grieve God. 

When there are differences between us as Christ-followers, we are called to take our eyes off of each other and focus on Jesus. Christ’s purpose is to bring glory to the Father through our lives. The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22, 23).

Are we growing in unity and Christ-likeness through the Holy Spirit?

“Lord Jesus, unite your Church and pour out your Spirit upon us, for your glory.”