“Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely, I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
Matthew 28:19-20 NIV
Does unity in the church mean we all agree on doctrines, or the type of worship in church? Not so, we could have differing opinions concerning these things and still be united. Unity comes through love, a Christ-like love. Jesus when He walked on this earth loved the tax collectors, prostitutes, people usually scorned by the society around them. That is at the heart of unity: we do not love people because we always agree with them. Rather, even in our differences and shortcomings, we can look past those through love and mercy. Unity stems from a burning love for Christ and submission to His authority and Word. It comes from the mission we are all pushing towards in this life, the one mentioned in the scripture above.
Let’s pray:
Lord, thank You for the oneness You have shown us as an example to follow in the Father, the Son Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. As You are one, we ask to also abide in such perfect unity as the body of Christ, a family of families. Thank You for the love of Jesus that overflows through us and teaches us to serve You together in unity. In Jesus’ loving name, amen.
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