ROMANS 15:5-6

May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had, so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

TO PONDER

Unity is the ideal among the body of Christ, a state of harmony, because it is his will for us. The purpose of such unity is that the praise and glorification of God should be uncorrupted by strife and division. "One mouth" and "one accord" are expressions forbidding that strife and contradictions should mar the praise of God by his children and that absolute unity should be the sign of their loving service. Most have experienced the joy that comes from being part of a unified and happy group. This same joy can exist in the Lord’s body, so God wants the church to be unified under Jesus’ name.

PRAYER

Lord Jesus, help us, your church, as we minister to each other in your love and through your Word. May all we do bring glory to you as we live this life of love, unity and patience with one another.

Today's devotion written by Francis Leung, LifeWay Epping.