We Are One!

Matthew 18:19 "Again I say to you if two of you agree concerning anything that they ask, it will be done for them by My Father in heaven"

One is a number that we've deemed to be lonely, of lesser value, and etc. when in fact one can be very powerful. One day can change everything, one man can change the world (i.e. Jesus), and one decision could change your life (i.e. dedicating your life to Christ). Here in Houston, TX there is a graffiti painted bridge that says "Be Someone" which is an inspiring message to see during your morning commute each day. Well, last week the bridge was altered to say "Be One" which was met with much criticism. It was baffling to see the outrage of what I perceived to be a very strong message considering the not so subtle division amongst our nation racially, religiously, politically, and domestically. Being one doesn't necessarily mean you're standing alone or separating your individual person apart from the whole. Being one is indicative of being a cohesive unit to attain a certain dynamic that will keep us in a state of progression versus regression.

How can we agree less we come together as one fellowship?  As yesterday's post proclaimed fellowship is the glue that hold us together as one. We are a people united under God, "indivisible" yet as a whole we act as if that is not the founding principle of our country (it actually isn't which is a different RANT but just go with it here lol). We sometimes even act as if it's not the founding principle of the Church. Awesome things can happen if we could come together to be on one accord. The body of Christ is made up of many members, each having their own purpose necessary for the full function of the body. Let's not get so caught up in being someone that we forget to be one. Our God-given purpose is not just self-gratifying it should benefit the entire body in some way. Take the time out to focus on establishing cohesive relationships so that we can come together to be one force against all that will come our way.

Many blessings flow and revelations seen when we are in atonement (at one) with God. So let's no longer see "Be One" as an insult, but instead a little encouragement to put our own selfish desires aside to be the church, the nation that is continually progressing for the good our everyone.

#FearlessFAITH #BeOne