If this past election has anything to show us, it's that our nation appears to be more divided than it ever has been. Friends and families find themselves at odds, co-workers have heated debates, friendships can be altered or even ended.
Although different opinions are actually healthy for any relationship, discord never is. For a nation this could prove disastrous, for the Body of Christ, it is actually unacceptable.
Because in spite of what church you may attend on Sunday, in the kingdom of God, there is only one body.
As Paul tells us.
"There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; 6 one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. -Ephesians 4:4-6 (NIV)
In light of this, let's join Jesus in his prayer in John 17:21
"I pray that they will all be one, just as you and I are one—as you are in me, Father, and I am in you. And may they be in us so that the world will believe you sent me." (NLT)
Unity in the body of Christ is essential for the health of us all.
