January 11, 2018 WWJWMTD by Steve the son of John

Challenge #4—Unity in the Spirit

The last and most critical challenge for America’s Christians is ‘unity’. My friend, David, and I talk about this issue often. Most communities in America have no sense of ‘togetherness’ or unity. We are divided at every level in America’s culture—our marriages, neighborhoods, workplace & business environments, schools & colleges, judicial systems, medical practices, and so many churches.

The world is asking that we all come together and agree on important issues. God is just the opposite. God wants unity (unity in Spirit and truth) not copy cutter personalities. God wants unity but Christ is to be the head—He is in charge not individuals in the Body of Christ. In fact, God gives honor to the weaker and less respected members.

Diversity the world offers is so trivial and destructive. Many churches think what the world proclaims as acceptance & diversity is God’s example of unity. The world will never have unity. All of the world’s institutions and communities will eventually crumble. The world will eventually have to look to Satan for purpose and lively hood in order to survive. The world’s diversity goals will give way to dictatorship under the control of Satan.

Unity under Christ is a unity that comes through love, forgiveness, and honor. Just as stated in the Bible, Acts of the Apostles, where the Disciples of Christ had to be in unity, as one, before the Holy Spirit would come to them. Christ cannot return until the Body of Christ becomes one, as Jesus and the Father are one. Unity is that important!

There have been many visions and prophecies about relationships for 2018. I believe this is an important year for developing and healing of our relationships. God is working on unity, and unity cannot be obtained without proper relationships that are based on truth and the Fruit of the Spirit. Lies, darkness and evil works destroy relationships or make them so toxic that unity is never attainable.

We must be completely aware of individuals close to us and even in the Body of Christ that seek ‘their way’ or ‘their power’ over us and others. They are toxic individuals and enemies of the Gospel of Christ. Jesus warned of such individuals (He told His disciples to be servants), Paul gave examples in his Epistles of the actions of toxic leaders in the church, and Book of Revelation gives many examples of toxic persons (calls them enemies of Christ & Church) within the Body of Christ.

Remember, humility precedes unity and wisdom precedes humility, and the operation of the Holy Spirit is what brings wisdom to us. We must strive for unity in the Spirit—this is how God cements His body together and allows His love to be multiplied in our lives.

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Dr. Steven J. Wentland www.wwjwmtd.com

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