Thursday - United in Christ

John 17:20-26 –  “Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word; 21 That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me. 22 And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one: 23 I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one; and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me. 24 Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world. 25 O righteous Father, the world hath not known thee: but I have known thee, and these have known that thou hast sent me. 26 And I have declared unto them thy name, and will declare it: that the love wherewith thou hast loved me may be in them, and I in them.”

Unity among believers was so important to Jesus that He prayed for it just before His crucifixion. This unity isn't about agreeing on everything or being identical, but about being united in our love for Christ and each other.

Today, consider what might be hindering unity in your church or among fellow believers. Are there grudges you need to let go of? Differences you need to look past? Pray for the ability to see others as Christ sees them. Look for ways to build bridges and strengthen the bonds of peace with other Christians, remembering that our unity is a powerful witness to the world.