Living United

So, yesterday America voted, and in addition to re-electing our President, we put and kept a bunch of other folks in leadership positions for our country. One thing that stands out to me is our glaring need for unity. Too many of us are screaming at each other, creating division, refusing to compromise, and keeping our nation from progressing.

The Bible exhorts us to work to stay united in the Spirit. As believers, there should be no division. No one should find the Body of Christ bickering, fighting, or working against each other. Sadly, the same kind of division that exists in our country is reflected in our churches.

Yet, God wants us to live in unity. He wants us to work together with each other, not against each other. He wants us to live harmoniously using all our different talents, views, and gifts to promote His Kingdom on earth.

In order to be united, we have to remember that our ministry is not about us. Everything we do is for God's glory. Whatever we do should line up with His word and His will. If we can't agree, we have to find a way to move forward without creating division.

When the apostles' began reaching out to the Gentiles, there were questions concerning whether men could eat unclean foods or had to be circumcised. Instead of fighting about things, they waited to hear from God. When God sent His word, they complied and were able to bring many people into God's Kingdom as a result. (Acts 11)

Division and strife only drive people away. As God's children, we are responsible to draw people to the Lord, not push them away.

Today, consider your individual walk and your ministry. Are your actions creating division? Are you working to be united with your brothers and sisters in Christ? Let's all make sure we are striving to be united in our walk with the Lord.

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