Power of Unity

I pray everyone had a fabulous holiday weekend! It zoomed by, and here we are back to our regularly scheduled programs.

Yesterday we celebrated the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King had a remarkable gift that brought together people of all ages, colors, creeds, and backgrounds to fight on one team against the injustices of racism and prejudice. As they were united in their efforts, they were able to bring about drastic changes in our nation.

It's amazing what a united group can do! When people are on one accord, they are able to accomplish great things. It's one of the reasons that God interfered when the people were trying to build the tower of Babel. He knew that they wouldn't exactly reach heaven, but God also knew that a people united in their arrogance and pride were a dangerous bunch. (Genesis 11)

Gideon's army had to be whittled down until they were a group of men who were united in faith and ability. (Judges 7) The Holy Spirit only showed up when the saints were together praying with one mind and heart. (Acts 2) It was a united front that caused the walls of Jericho to fall. (Joshua 6)

There is a saying that a group is only as strong as its weakest link. Are you the weak link in your community? Are you working against the plans of your group? Can you be depended on to work in a team?

Whether it's for an office, church, business, or even a volunteer activity, no one likes to be in a group with a difficult or lazy person. No one likes to have to compensate for the weak link. No one wants to be on pins and needles because so-and-so is always liable to go off. Deep down, we all want to be united and work together.

Let's make today a day that we strengthen our link in the groups we are a part of. Let's make sure we are doing our part to the best of our ability. Let's quiet our murmurs and complaints. Let's stop being so disagreeable. Let's go above and beyond as we push toward our goal.

A house divided against itself is sure to fall. (Mark 3:25) Let's make sure that we are working to bring unity and strength everywhere we go. Who knows what great things we can accomplish once we start working together?

Verse of the Day: Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! Psalm 133:1