DCLM Higher Everyday 22 October 2024 — No Option To Christian Unity
DCLM Higher Everyday 22 October 2024 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — No Option To Christian Unity
Topic: No Option To Christian Unity
Text: Ephesians 4:1-6
1I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called,
2With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;
3Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
4There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling;
5One Lord, one faith, one baptism,
6One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.
Key Verse: “Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace” (Ephesians 4:3).
Message
Apostle Paul urged believers to work and live in unity. This is expected in the church of the Living God in spite of our cultural and individual differences. God knows that unity will make His Church effective, dynamic and strong; therefore was intentional in His command to the Church to be united. The Psalmist rightly submitted: “Behold how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity” (Psalms 133:1). There is no option, or alternative to it. Christian unity constitutes harmony, holiness, humility, harmlessness and patience toward fellow brethren which affect the whole body of Christ positively.
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Sin and selfishness destroy unity in the church. False brethren and backsliders are often causes of disunity or disharmony in the Assembly of God’s people. They cause disaffection and strife among the brethren and should be marked and avoided in order to maintain peace in the body of Christ. We have one body, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all. He looks for unity in our diversity. Believers should be united as Christ prays for their unity.
Quote: Christ prays for believers’ unity
Challenge: Together everyone achieves much.
Prayer for today: Lord, help me to keep the Spirit in the bond of peace.
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)
