Many Walking As One
I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be perfectly united in mind and thought. - 1 Corinthians 1:10
One leader coined this phrase, “appeasement only makes the aggressor more aggressive.” There is no place where that statement is more true than in religion. A divided people is the result of trying to compromise rather than coming to agreement.
It is easier to throw our hands up and give in than it is to pray an issue through together. When we are using human reason to come to agreement we will always have to come to a compromise that will eventually divide us. When we pray an issue through until both sides are submitted to the truth that God reveals on the issue, then we have harmony.
Agreeing on an issue brings unity in what we speak and in what we think. How do we come to agreement without compromise when we have such a variety of opinions? We can only be in agreement when we are purposed to pursue God and God alone.
Jesus said, “If two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for it will be done for you” (Matthew 18:19). Pray it through until you come to agreement – then God will bless it.
Prayer: Lord, I have compromised for the sake of a project so many times. Now I pray that you grant me the grace to seek your will on issues until there is agreement. In Jesus name, amen.
Message: Jesus said, “If two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for it will be done for you” (Matthew 18:19). Pray it through until you come to agreement – then God will bless it. Agreeing on an issue brings unity in what we speak and in what we think.
Affirmation: I realize that walking in unity does not mean I must compromise basic truth. It does mean that I must be agreeable even among those with whom I disagree.
Reflection: How can we be in unity with those who disagree with us on some issues without compromising the truth? What does it mean to “pray an issue through until both sides are submitted to the truth that God reveals on the issue?
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One leader coined this phrase, “appeasement only makes the aggressor more aggressive.” There is no place where that statement is more true than in religion. A divided people is the result of trying to compromise rather than coming to agreement.
It is easier to throw our hands up and give in than it is to pray an issue through together. When we are using human reason to come to agreement we will always have to come to a compromise that will eventually divide us. When we pray an issue through until both sides are submitted to the truth that God reveals on the issue, then we have harmony.
Agreeing on an issue brings unity in what we speak and in what we think. How do we come to agreement without compromise when we have such a variety of opinions? We can only be in agreement when we are purposed to pursue God and God alone.
Jesus said, “If two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for it will be done for you” (Matthew 18:19). Pray it through until you come to agreement – then God will bless it.
Prayer: Lord, I have compromised for the sake of a project so many times. Now I pray that you grant me the grace to seek your will on issues until there is agreement. In Jesus name, amen.
Message: Jesus said, “If two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for it will be done for you” (Matthew 18:19). Pray it through until you come to agreement – then God will bless it. Agreeing on an issue brings unity in what we speak and in what we think.
Affirmation: I realize that walking in unity does not mean I must compromise basic truth. It does mean that I must be agreeable even among those with whom I disagree.
Reflection: How can we be in unity with those who disagree with us on some issues without compromising the truth? What does it mean to “pray an issue through until both sides are submitted to the truth that God reveals on the issue?
If you have enjoyed this devotion you can get an entire month of devotions. Just fill in the form below with your name and email address then click "Yes - Send it" This is a gift to you and it is a blessing to us to be able to serve you.
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