Thought For Today: Manifesting Increased Glory-Keeping The Unity Of The Spirit

I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye were called, With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace (Ephesians 4:1-3).

As a child of God, you’re a member of God’s family, and its expedient for you to find your place in God’s house and contribute meaningfully. Now, in your bid to function in the house of God, you may have to join certain activity groups, cells or teams where you work alongside other believers. If you’re in such teams, learn to be a team player. Always communicate with the rest of the team in such a way that lets them know you’re in agreement with them. If for any reason you’re not in agreement, express it in love so there will be no contention. Don’t assume they should know; always speak up and never let disunity persist.

Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron‘s beard: that went down to the skirts of his garments; As the dew of Hermon, and as the dew that descended upon the mountains of Zion: for there the Lord commanded the blessing, even life for evermore (Psalms 133:1-3). When we dwell together in unity as believers God commands the blessing, His greater glory is manifested in us and through us. Therefore, be quick and apt to project unity because it produces the power. In Genesis 11, we see how the whole world had one language and everyone functioned in unity. When they decided to build a tower that would reach into the heavens, God said, “Behold, the people is one, and they have all one language; and this they begin to do: and now nothing will be restrained from them, which they have imagined to do” (Genesis 11:6).

This lets us know how much power and glory there is in unity, and how much we can achieve for the Kingdom if we learn to work together. We must therefore learn to put our differences aside and pursue the Master’s vision with singleness of purpose. Our passion and pursuit must be to see that the whole earth is covered with the knowledge of God’s Word as the waters cover the sea. To consistently experience God’s greater glory this month, we must stand in one spirit, with one mind, and strive together for the faith of the Gospel (Phillipians 1:27). I love you and God bless you!