“And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.”
– Colossians 3:14
No one had ever seen such diverse people standing together in service, equality, and love. It makes sense, then, that the enemy’s greatest weapon is division — tearing apart what only the Holy Spirit can build. The same is true today. Strife and dissension are nearly always the work of demonic forces. When people are pitted against each other, it opens the door to discouragement, deception, and destruction. But when the Church stands together in love and unity — even without complete agreement — darkness is pushed back, and the world takes notice. My friend, you are a unifier. There are spaces in our culture that seem to grow more divided by the day. You never have to put down or disrespect someone for their differences or differing views. You honor and love every person because you know all are made in the image of God. Choose to be a gracious listener and a bridge-builder— even in a polarized world. Be that living picture of the words and ways of Jesus. The Church needs you, and so does the world. |
Prayer
Lord, make me an instrument of unity. Where others divide, let me build bridges. Where there is hostility, let me bring grace. Use me to reflect your love where the world is fractured. Amen.
Reflection
Where in your life is God calling you to be a unifier—and what is one step you can take today?
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One Response
Well said Pastor Bobby, however, I have noticed this when the Word of God is changed from it’s original version that I have, in the King James version, of the Holy Bible. Remember, God is the same yesterday, today and forever… lets not change His Word in the verses, to confuse older readers of the same message, by rewording it. Amen…