Today, many people think unity in America is impossible. We are a diverse country with diverse worldviews. Many even believe that unity within the body of Christ is impossible. But Jesus calls Christians to unite.
As believers, we share a common enemy – Satan – whom Jesus will one day vanquish. Ephesians 6:12 says, the struggle is not against flesh and blood, but “against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.”
As Christians, we all have one heavenly Father through our one Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, whom we celebrate with one faith and one baptism. And we are united in truth and love by one Holy Spirit in one goal of spreading Christ’s kingdom. The apostle Paul put it this way in Ephesians 4:4-6: “There is one body and one Spirit; just as also you were called in one hope of your calling; one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all who is over and through all and in all.”
Jesus calls us to be united just as He and the Father are united. John 17:22-23 records His prayer for us: “that they [believers] may be one, just as We are one; I in them and You in Me, that they may be perfected in unity, so that the world may know that You sent Me, and loved them, even as You have loved Me.”
As our nation seems to grow ever more divided, pray that Christians will unite in truth and love. Pray that in the essentials of the faith we show unity, in the nonessentials we show liberty, and that in all things we show charity. And pray that those around us see our example, come to saving faith, and extend that same spirit of love to others.
Pray also that God will bring unity to our divided nation. Ask God to silence those who strive to spread division and hatred and to bring any slanderers in the media to repentance. Learn how to engage in civil dialogue, especially with those with whom you disagree.
If Christians across America become united in spirit, love, and truth, then our nation will take notice, and Christ’s kingdom will take off in unstoppable ways! Our nation will also benefit as divisions are healed and we together look to heaven for guidance.
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