“UNITY!”

Me-Maw Thoughts

Number 676

March 26, 2024///

John 17:20–21

²⁰ Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word;

²¹ That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me.

The 17^th chapter of John always thrills me. Each of us is moved when someone prays for blessings on us or answers to needs.

On the night He was betrayed, Jesus prayed for Himself, His disciples and for all who would believe!

He prayed for Peace, Joy and to keep each believer from evil. He desired that He would be Glorified in us.

But I want to zero in on the desire for unity. Jesus prayed in verse 21, that we would all be one in Him, or in unity serving Him.

This is something Jesus talked about while He was here on earth and prays about more than once in this chapter.

Unity, or walking in love and giving grace to others is so vitally important if we want to make a difference for those in our lives, and the ones we encounter each day.

UNITY

: a condition of harmony: ACCORD

: the quality or state of being made one: UNIFICATION

The disciples were in unity when the Holy Spirit came into the upper room.

The people praying for Peter when he was in prison were all united praying for his deliverance and it supernaturally happened.

Do we want the Holy Spirit to fill our church services, and do we want to see miracles of salvation, healings, and deliverances in our midst?

Then we must be in unity.

We see so much division in our world today! It is absolutely vital that the believers in Jesus Christ and all He has done for us be in unity.

Babies are born and are concerned about themselves. They want to be fed, stay dry, and be cuddled. It is of no concern to babies and to toddlers and beyond how much time, love, and effort it takes to take care of them and give them their way.

Many children’s first words are “MINE”. They must be taught that the world does not revolve around what they want.

Sadly, many in the church are only concerned with their way and will argue about all sorts of things because they believe they are right, and they have selfish and inward-looking motives.

May I tell you that the more you let Jesus transform you inside you will know you are not always right, and you will pray and love others anyway.

We all should be desiring to further God’s kingdom on earth more than having our way.

Did you notice the latter part of verse 21. When we are in unity, it brings others to believe in Jesus.

What a sad picture back biting and disagreeing believers show to the world.

If we really have Jesus living in us, we must strive to be in unity we each other.

We can walk in unity when we pray for and with those who disagree with us. When we join hands and begin to pray, unity can enter in.

The world will see Jesus by our Love for each other, and Love produces unity!

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Father, in Jesus’ name I come. Touch each of our hearts as we ponder unity. We get so caught up in our way or the highway, we forget there is a world that needs to see the Love of Jesus flowing through us to show them a better way to live. You are truth and let the truth of who you are and the Love and unity you want us to walk in fill each one who reads this. I thank you and praise you for that! Amen!

United we stand and divided we fall!

Love, MeMaw