Working Together In Unity
As a child of God, you and I are part of the Kingdom of Heaven. Each of us has talents, passions, and wisdom to offer the Kingdom (Romans 12:3-8; Ephesians 4:11, 12), but we must work together to be successful. For example, a team can have a player with phenomenal talent, but if the athlete does not function in unity with other members of the team, winning becomes a lot more difficult, if not impossible. Dr. Tony Evans writes, “One of the elements of God’s rule is His heart for oneness, also known as unity. Unity can be defined in its simplest of terms as oneness of purpose. It is working together in harmony toward a shared vision and goal.”
For believers to operate in unity and to remain in unity, there are three Biblical principles we must apply to our lives.
- We are commanded to live in unity with one another (Ephesians 4:3)
The Characteristics of the Victorious
Romans 8:37 – Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.
Have you ever played a team sport or perhaps are a fan of one? I love football. I grew up watching football, my kids played football and I still watch football every week during the season whenever possible. If you played on a team or are a knowledgeable fan of a sport, you can quickly identify the characteristics or qualities necessary for a team to be successful.
- They Have Unity
- They Are Properly Equipped
- They Have A Clear Vision
- They Respect Their Coach
- They Know How to Finish Read more…