Unity

Unity among the brethern (believers)
Psalm 133:1

Let’s begin this topical discussion by asking, what is unity? Unity can be defined as being on one accord, or togetherness in an idea, fellowship, action or a common doctrine. Also, unity can be seen as a group/body operating as one. Then how can believers function as one body? Just as Jesus and God, the Father operates as one so must believers come together in one love, faith, holiness, and one spirit to bring about unity that Jesus prayed His followers would established in John 17. The Holy Spirit cannot operate where there is division; Jesus knew this and prayed His followers would develop a unifying spirit which is undergirded by love.

The unity that is being spoken of is not just organizational unity but unity in the spirit, which is based on living in Christ Jesus that comes from knowing Him and His father and their love. Also, believers are to be unified in being separation from the world, sanctified in the truth, receiving and believing the true Word of God, then obedience to the Word and a desire to bring salvation to a lost world. Believers can bring salvation to a lost world by (a) witnessing, telling others about Jesus, (b) daily living for God, (c) using our spiritual gifts to edify the body of Christ, and (d) obeying the leading of the Holy Spirit.

Finally, for believers to be and remain in unity is to have the mind of Christ and follow His example of being totally united with His Father knowing that there is “One Lord, one faith and one baptism, One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all” (Ephesians 4:5-6).

In closing, the believer’s body consists of many members; one body, the spiritual body of Christ consists of many members; one body. Thank God for a unifying spirit. Praises!