Make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose. - Philippians 2:2
 
Being united with Christ brings us into relationship with his entire body. Because we are connected to the body of Christ we must purpose to be of the same attitude of mind as the rest of the body.

What is the attitude that we should have? There are three clues in this verse:

1. “Having the same love:” The love of Christ is to be what motivates us and when that happens we will have the same attitude.
2. “Being one in spirit:” When we act in unison as one then harmony is the result – a oneness in what we do, what we say and how we think.
3. “Being one in… purpose:” Our purpose must be to fulfill the will of the Father and when that is true then we are functioning in concert with each other.

​Being “like-minded” is similar to what happens in an orchestra. There are many instruments in an orchestra, but they all play from the same sheet of music. They each have their part and together they make beautiful music. Let’s make music together.
 
Prayer: Father, help me to understand the value of being united with Christ and connected to the entire body of Christ. Grant me the grace of love, unity and purpose that you desire for your body. In Jesus name, amen.

Message:  Being united with Christ brings us into relationship with his entire body. Because we are connected to the body of Christ we must purpose to be of the same attitude of mind as the rest of the body
  
Affirmation:  I am committed to having the same love and to be one is spirit with the body of Christ so that as one we might fulfill the purposes of God.
 
 Reflection:  There are many divisions, or “denominations” in the body of Christ. Why do you think that is? What can be done to remedy the problem of the divided body of Christ?

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If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, If any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose. - Philippians 2:1-2

Too many folks just think of Christ in terms of being saved from judgment and they aren’t aware that receiving Christ is much more than that. Paul writes here of “being united with Christ.” This passage seems to be saying that we are not just living by ourselves, but we are connected to Christ in such a way that we are united with him. 

In another place Paul speaks of being hidden in Christ. That is, we are covered by his grace and it is Christ who lives through us. Being united, or connected like Siamese twins, gives us the ability to walk faithfully in his will.

Most of us who have been born into the family of God have a desire to live righteously and display the glory of God in our life, but too often we fall short of that. Why do we fall short? Could it be that we do not realize the power of the Christ in us and we try to rely on our own strength to live well?

As we realize that it is him living through us and not just ourselves trying to do the right things, then his comfort and love lead us into fellowship with the Spirit. Encouragement, love and fellowship in his Spirit produce tenderness and compassion. That is being Christ-minded.

Prayer: Lord, I know that we are united with Christ, but I keep trying to walk out my journey in my own strength. Grant me the grace of understanding that you are living through me and that the Holy Spirit is my constant companion. In Jesus name, amen.
We Are United With Christ

Message:  Why do we fall short of the righteousness God has for us? Could it be that we do not realize the power of the Christ in us and we try to rely on our own strength to live well? As we realize that it is him living through us and not just ourselves trying to do the right things, then his comfort and love lead us into fellowship with the Spirit.

Affirmation:  It is because I have been united with Christ that his righteousness lives through me.

Reflection:  If we are righteous whose righteousness is it? Ours or his? Paul uses some power words relative to being united with Christ. How do these words reflect what it is to be “in Christ”? The words are: encouragement, comfort, fellowship, compassion. Think about it.