Unity is God's plan for His people

How good and pleasant it is when God's people live together in unity! Psalm 133:1

I enjoy a weekly Bible Study with bsfinternational.org. I get to share miracles and hear about miracles every week. This week Edwin shared our prayers were answered with Angel's surgery, previously our prayers were answered with Angel's faith in this life or death situation.

This past weekend I spent Saturday praying for and with other friends. Jordon's sister Abby - rescue/protection, James father would accept Jesus as Lord and Savior - make this known. Sam's brother Timothy would thrive in his marriage and life, recovering from surgery - protected from addictive medication. We prayed for healing, emotional-physical-mental. We prayed for Cody's girlfriend's recovery and strength to lead as a man of God. For Anders and Wyatt, patience and understanding. For Joe's baby mama, Nicole - she lost a child and went dark - we prayed for the light of God to shine in her heart - protection in the storm and for others to come into her life. Dale and I prayed for forgiveness, admitted our sins and others followed in that process.

Disunity brings pain, 2 Samuel 2:8-5:5

New Reality of unity
God not only has united you with Christ, but also with all believers in one body through the Holy Spirit. Ephesians 4:4-6
Love unites: Colossians 3:14

Through Christ we can live these realities (from BSF Notes: People of the Promised Land I, Lesson 22)

• New goal: “Complete unity ... then the world will know that you [Father] sent me [Jesus] and have loved them even as you have loved me.” John 17:22-23
• New calling: “Live a life worthy of [your] calling.” Ephesians 4:1
• New lifestyle: “Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.” Ephesians 4:2, Colossians 3:12-17
• New work: “Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.” Ephesians 4:3
• New motive: “Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” Colossians 3:13
• New mindset: “In humility value others above yourselves. … In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus.” Philippians 2:1-5
• New power: “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you.” Acts 1:8
• New limit: “As far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone." Romans 12:18

Simple devotion to Christ, brings wisdom, protects against deceit and regret
Christians united, single-minded according to scripture (1 Peter 3:8-4:19)
Christ brought peace, unity on the cross, broke the wall of hostility between us (Eph 2:14)