The Daily Verse

Now the full number of those who believed were of one heart and soul…
Acts 4:32a

This kind of unity isn’t easy to come by; be diligent towards it.

Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters.
Luke 11:23

Unity is critical. Make every effort to foster and maintain it.

For the sake of the house of the LORD our God, I will seek your good.
Psalm 122:9

Sometimes it’s not easy to be deliberate to seek good for others, because humans can be frustrating. Be intentional, though, to do so. At the very least, it gives God glory and serves the body of Christ.

Do all things without grumbling or questioning,
Philippians 2:14

Imagine what it would look like if the entire body of Christ followed this simple command, in unison. Let us attempt to adhere to this sentiment and work with one another in such a way that leads to peace, healing and love toward one another.

…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.
Eph 4:2,3

Gentleness, patience and bearing with one another in love and and eagerness to maintain unity. Does this describe your approach with the people around you? even those you don’t particularly enjoy? If not, put this into practice today and watch God at work.

But he, knowing their thoughts, said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself is laid waste, and a divided household falls.”
Luke 11:17

Unity is vital. It doesn’t always happen naturally. Be deliberate about creating and maintaining it.

“Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me.”
John 14:1

In the setting of this quote, people had only experienced God in two ways – one as God of the old covenant, and secondly Jesus, who they were still confused by. Days later, they would experience the Holy Spirit, the helper. Let us not take for granted that we have each aspect of the trinity to lean into. Exercise your familiarity with each facet of God’s personality and intentionally apprecaite the creativity and uniqueness of the Holy Trinity.

And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul…
Acts 4:32a

Imagine how effective, powerful and world-changing the body of Christ would be of we operated like this.

And he called them to him and said to them in parables, “How can Satan cast out Satan? If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand.
Mark 3:23,24

As the body of Christ, we have the opportunity to serve under one common banner that will stand, and that is love. Consider what you stand for in matters of showing love, and unify with others in that love around the Spirit of Christ. Allow that unity to fluster the enemy and strip him of his power.

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Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity!
Psalm 133:1

It IS good and pleasant when we exist together in unity! Do your part in making that happen today!

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