Unity in ChristSample

Not the same, but one in purpose

Unity. In a time when we need it so desperately, it’s scarce. But it’s something Jesus felt strongly enough about to speak on. He prayed in John 17:21 (NKJV) that believers ‘may be one’ and that through this unity the world would believe. As believers, our greatest example of unity is the Trinity. God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit… three very different entities co-existing in true unity.

When the disciples were gathered together, united in prayer, they were filled with the Holy Spirit. They went on to preach the Word of God with boldness. In Ezra 3:9, Joshua, his sons, brothers and other members of the tribe of Levi united to build the house of God together and, in 2 Chronicles 5:13, the unity of the musicians’ praise and worship resulted in the tangible, visible presence of God.

God moves most powerfully when His people are united in purpose: prayer, worship, building the house of God... the individuals involved aren’t all the same, but they were united in focusing on a purpose.

As Christians, we should be focused on God-given purpose, a kingdom perspective, and, ultimately, the Great Commission: spreading the Gospel. When we speak, let’s be the ‘salt’ we’re called to be and season our words with lots of love and grace.

Unity is speaking in love, walking in peace, and responding to all circumstances in a way that reflects the spirit of the One we serve, so the world can see Jesus’ heart through our actions.

Written by ABIGAIL GRIMES