In John 17, the Lord Jesus prayed to the Father that we would be one, just like He and the Father are one. This is God’s will. We are part of His Body. However, many in the United States are only interested in what others can do for them. They don’t care about others. They are not interested in helping anyone else. They are not interested in being part of His Body. This selfish mindset has even crept into the church. Many go to church to “get blessed.” They are not interested in serving in the church, or helping others, and just as long as the church “helps and blesses” them, they will attend the services. We need to turn away from this mindset, and catch God’s heart for His Body. If the Holy Spirit lives in you, this truth will resonate with you.
Ephesians 4: 4-6 – There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your calling; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.
The Apostle Paul said that we are to endeavor to keep the unity of the Spirit. Another version says “Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit.” In other words, this is a priority to God. Psalms 133 says “Behold how good and pleasant it is when brethren dwell together in unity.” There is perfect unity in the Godhead, The Father, The Son, and the Holy Spirit. There is no division, no separation, no mistrust. There is only trust, honor, and pure love. We were created in His Image. We have the capacity to dwell together in unity. However, we also have the tendency to fall into anger, offense, pride and arrogance. When we allow that to happen, we stop endeavoring or making every effort to dwell together in unity. This is not God’s will. Jesus prayed in John 17 for us, that we would be one, just as He and the Father are one. Let’s pray that we would see that in our lifetime. This would truly please the heart of God!
Ephesians 4:2 – endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
