Last Saturday, America celebrated it’s 250th birthday. When I think of the Founding Fathers and the signing of the Declaration of Independence, I am reminded of the word unity.
Unity is not just an American ideal, but a Biblical concept. The Apostle Paul talks about the importance of unity among Christians. Like many of us today, the Early Church wrestled with competing factions and conflicting ideas. Here in Texas, for instance, we have a candidate running for the U.S. Senate who claims to be a Christian, yet says he hates Christianity. He also believes in things that the Bible not only doesn’t proclaim, but stands firmly against, like the existence of more than two genders. Just as it was true in Paul’s day, contending for the faith remains crucial 250 years after the birth of America.
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I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call— one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.
Ephesians 4:1-6 ESV
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In Ephesians 4:1-6, the Apostle Paul urges believers to live a life that reflects the calling they have received from the Lord. Paul emphasizes the importance of humility, gentleness, patience, and love in their interactions with one another. Paul highlights the need to maintain unity within the community of believers, emphasizing that we are all part of one body and one Spirit, united by one hope, one Lord, one faith, and one baptism. He lands the plane with a reminder that there is one God and Father of all, who encompasses everything. Paul’s words call us into a deep relational harmony that reflects the unity we find in Christ.
How different would our conversations be if they were wrapped in humility, gentleness, patience, and love?
Friend, I urge you to join me in praying for unity during these divisive times and I invite you to examine the difficult relationships in your life and consider how they might be affected by a healthy dose of humility, gentleness, patience, and love.
Until my next post…
Be salty, stay lit.
Rainer Bantau —The Devotional Guy™
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Most definitely, brother. As Christians, let alone as people, we must stand up for those who cannot stand for themselves or without a little help. 🙏
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Your post reminds me of a quote by Martin Luther King, Jr. I’m paraphrasing, but he says it’s good to pray for peace and justice, but we must also be willing to sacrifice for it. To me, this means standing up for children and senior adults, who are two vulnerable groups in today’s world.
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Awesome. Thank you, Cindi.
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Joining you in unity and binging Jesus!
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