Unity
‘Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.
Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit though the bond of peace’
(Ephesians 4:2-3).
How many times do we hear of local churches divided and torn by disputes and disagreements!
Too often. The Evil One loves to cause turmoil in the churches.
He loves it when gossip turns to slander and untruths. Division reflects so badly on what
Christ has done for us and how he cares for us. The unity of the Church begins
with you and how you act in your church. It is the responsibility of every Christian.
The Bible tells us that we are all one in Christ Jesus, and that all who belong to Jesus
have been gifted with the Holy Spirit, the very presence of God within our hearts.
Our path is the path of humble, gentle and patient love.
It is the love which forgives and keeps the unity of the Spirit.
Question for thought: Do I work towards the unity of my church, or do I cause division?
Heavenly Father, we pray for MU members in the Seychelles as they endeavour to work
with families many of whom are coping with challenges of a rising crime rate,
gender violence and drug and alcohol abuse.
May they offer the comfort of the love of God to those in need. Amen.