| Yesterday's Bible Study |
In this morning's verse, King David writes about the beauty of unity among people. When they work together in unity, they do not have strife amongst themselves, but instead are able to enjoy their relationships and serve the Lord together.
Unity amongst people is a testimony to the power of the Lord in our lives. It is not very common; often, divisive politics, racism, class differences, and sins like pride and selfishness get in the way of unity. However, when diverse people are truly unified, it shows the power of the Lord to bring people together with a common mission: sharing the love of the Lord with each other. It shows that God can truly change our hearts.
Unity can be challenging because it requires that we, to some degree, "die to ourselves." This means we no longer try to stand up for ourselves in everything, but instead, are willing to let the Lord take care of things. For example, for the sake of unity, we might have to forgive someone when we don't want to. We might have to be more giving or more loving or kinder than we really want to be. Unity requires sacrifice and a strong focus on the Lord above all else.
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However, the Lord will give us the strength and ability to be in unity with others. When it seems impossible for us to have cordial relations with another person, He will put the right words in our mouths. He will help us be instruments of unity, showing us His love and how to love other people when we don't even know where to begin. When we remain in communion with Him, He will help us be like Him, promoting unity among His people.
Ask the Lord if there are any relationships in your life that you could help restore. Is there anything you can do to be an instrument of unity among your family, friends, and church? If the Lord puts someone on your heart, remember to spend time praying for them before you do anything and then obey with a cheerful heart. It is pleasant to be in unity, and, through the Lord, it is possible.
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