We’ve been talking about the importance of unity in our recent meetings with Trustees and Elders.  I don’t believe there is any topic more important to discuss than the power of unity.

In the Bible, we see the power of unity in the story of the tower of Babel and how the people came together to build.  God said of the people, “nothing they plan to do will be impossible for them” (Gen 11)  In other words, people can accomplish things thought to be impossible when they come together in unity.

Jesus said, “if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven” (Mt. 18:19).  The Bible is clear to point out the power of agreement.

I suppose this is why the devil fights unity so much.  He knows if he can get people sideways on issues that don’t really matter, then they won’t be able to work together on issues that do matter.

You see this with Christians all the time that get upset with each other because they don’t agree on everything.  Well, guess what?  Your never going to find a church that you agree with on everything!  If you wait to get married to someone that you agree with on everything, you’ll never be married.  Marriage is all about relationship and two people in love overlooking differences for the greater good of unity.

Isn’t it a shame people can’t get that message in the church world?  Who knows, more people might actually want to become Christians!  Isn’t that the bigger goal instead of who thinks they’re right?