Dwelling Together In Unity – audio

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The time has finally arrived to begin our local mission work, and so have the brethren from the Wood Avenue Church of Christ in Florence, Alabama. Even though we may all be different individually (or regionally), we have something (or someone) in common: Jesus Christ. David wrote, “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity (Psalm 133:1)!”

As Christians, we are connected through the blood of Jesus Christ. We are united in mind, spirit, and purpose.

Text: Ephesians 4:1-6: “I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called, with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love, endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your calling; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.”

As Christians, we are all baptized into one body (1 Corinthians 12:13). Even though the body is one, it has many different members (1 Corinthians 12:12). We are all different, but can work together to further the cause of Christ. As we go throughout the week (and even throughout our lives), let us use the gifts God gave us and teach others about Him, His Son, and eternal salvation. We must bear with one another in love, remain united in Christ, share our common faith with others, and offer eternal salvation in Christ Jesus.

If we do our part, God will do His. He will help us grow individually, and help us grow numerically (Ephesians 4:11-16). This week, let us do our best to plant the seed or water it, and God will give the increase (1 Corinthians 3:6).