Revelation of the Word:

THEME: POWER OF UNITY

John 17:20-23 NKJV

“I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will believe in Me through their word; that they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You; that they also may be one in Us, that the world may believe that You sent Me. And the glory which You gave Me I have given them, that they may be one just as We are one: I in them, and You in Me; that they may be made perfect in one, and that the world may know that You have sent Me, and have loved them as You have loved Me.”

INSIGHT

–Jesus delivered the High Priestly prayer, where He intercedes not only for His disciples but for all future believers. Jesus prays for unity in the body of Christ, rooted in the unity of the Trinity.

SUMMARY

Unity in Hebrew is written as echad and achdut in Greek which means a unified entity or oneness. Genesis 2:24, reveals unity in marriage when Adam and Eve become one flesh. God calls each one of us to live in unity with one another. The early church believers were one in heart and mind, and they shared everthing that they had and there was no needy person among them (Acts 4:32-35). The current church should also be united and share their resources emulating God’s word. The people were one and spoke one language when they built the tower of Babel. The Lord says that, when the people are united whatever they begin to do; nothing that they propose to do will be withheld from them (Genesis 11:6). God calls us to be united perfectly in mind and thought, that there should be no division among us, and agree with one another in what we say and do (1 Corinthians 1:10). God calls us to be completely humble and gentle; patient and bearing each one with one another in love, making every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace (Ephesians 4:2-3). Each one then should make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification.” (Romans 14:19).

PRAYER

Dear Lord Jesus, You are our God, our Father, and we are Your children. Thank You for loving us and for choosing us. May You align our will with Your purposes. May Your align us with Your Heart and Mind that we may be more like You dear Lord Jesus. May You preserve us and bless us, in our coming in and going out together with our families. May You keep us safe from all accidents, diseases, destruction, delay and other forms of harm. Dear Lord Jesus, may You forgive us all our sins and trespasses and help us to forgive all those who offend us. May You unite us with our families and all citizens in our calling for Your purposes and will. May You grant Your true salvation to us and all people dear merciful Savior. We surrender our lives to You, our families, marriages, businesses, future, ministries, legacy, influence, future and nation unto You dear Jesus. Lord may You do exceedingly abundantly more than we can ask of or think of according to the power that is at work in us. Lord we trust in You and exalt You. We believe that You are able to do more than we can think of or imagine. We believe that we shall be extremely fruitful since we abide in You and You in us. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow us all the days of our lives and we shall dwell in Your house forever. May You bless us and keep us loving Father, may You shine Your face upon us and be gracious to us. May You lift up Your countenance towards us and give us peace. Amen

Blessed Weekend

Further reading: Ephesians 2:5-6

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