“Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.”
Ephesians 4:3
Something about the way the sun unites with the color of the sky, and then reflects upon the waters when it goes down is truly magical. I have always wondered why the scenery of sunset or sunrise bring a distinct calmness. There is harmony in the way the great works of God come together because God is harmony.
And even when God pull things apart, it is to make way for something else to come together.
Unity. Togetherness. Peace. These are all ideals emphasized by our Lord through Christ. These were the songs of the gospel through Him who came to save us.
First, we ought to endeavor to keep something – the unity of the Spirit. Lord knows it takes work to keep anything because what God has given to us, the enemy seeks to try to take away or keep us from. But the beauty here is that we have what it is we are to keep. We don’t have to work to get the Spirit because Christ did all the work!
Second, the bond of peace is what we must keep unity with. God tells us that nothing else, but the BOND of peace will keep the unity of the spirit.
Where is the division in your life coming from? Are the bonds of peace in your friendships or family relations secured enough to keep the unity of God’s spirit?
Friend, we have to make peace with it. with them. But we must do it through God and nothing else.
Could it be that there is still disharmony in your spirit about a person or situation because the bonds of peace are loose or broken?
God is harmony. When there is disharmony in a place or matter that is in God’s name, it is a sign that we must work to keep the harmony. (Yes, God has to be in it first for us to see if harmony belongs there too.)
So have you truly endeavored to keep the unity of the Spirit through the guidance of God? Or have you conveniently done it your way? Have you tapered the unity of the spirit for your sense of freedom? Perhaps you tell yourself, ‘if I don’t think about it, I’ll get over it.’ Maybe it’s time to think about it but with God leading you.
Like you, I too ask God to open the eyes of my heart so I can see Him. But often times, we have closed our hearts on many matters because we simply did not or could not endeavor to keep the unity of spirit in peace. God wants his children in togetherness and unity.
Friend, we are one in God’s body. You, me, and all of God’s children, those that know him and the ones that only know of him. We are all parts of the body. And if the parts are not in harmony, the body cannot work as it should.
I urge you today, believe me, I know how hard it can be to make peace with what has hurt or discomfort you, but it’s time to work it out for the unity of the Spirit. We both know it is ALL for His glory.
May God fill us up with the strength and compassion to endeavor for the unity of the Spirit in Jesus name. Amen.
