That They May All Be One
Jesus said that people will
know we are Christians by our love. Another way people will recognize Jesus in
His church is by our unity. We should not be known as black churches, white
churches, Korean churches, Hispanic churches, etc. We should be known at The
Church. Yes, sometimes it is effective to have a congregation that has a
similar socio-economic and ethnic background in order to minister effectively
to needs. However, all these congregations should be able to join in unity as
the body of Christ. Recent events in Dallas and Baton Rouge have put unity in
the forefront of our minds. We cannot expect all people to be united – those
who do not know Christ do not have the Holy Spirit directing them. But those of
us who do profess faith in Jesus CAN and SHOULD be united regardless of race,
status, wealth or poverty. Jesus prayed asking the Father to make us one, so I
know if we are truly surrendered to His will, we can function together as one
united family. Pray for the Spirit to move mightily among us to bring us into
unity with the Lord and each other.
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