GOD APPEAL TO ALL HIS PEOPLE

Most of us will not come together because of skin color, beliefs, or religion, but one thing gives us unity: Christ.  Christ has united us with so many people from all walks of life because we believe in Him.  Believers love all people, even those not like us, people who do not believe what we believe; we even have a passion for our enemies (with understanding).  God calls his people to live in unity, so it is crucial to make every effort to live together in harmony with other fellow believers.  If we love God like we say we do, then living in unity with other believers should come easy; because God is love, and whoever believes in Him walks in love with His people.

 1 Corinthians 1:10 I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly united in mind and thought.  Ephesians 4:11-13 So Christ Himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors, and teachers; 12 to equip His people for works of service.  So the body of Christ may be built up; 13 until we all reach unity in the faith and the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ. "All of God's people love each other and work in unity to build up His Kingdom and each other."

Father, Your Word tells us to bear with each other and forgive one another; and if any of us have a grievance against anyone, forgive them as You have forgiven us.  Lord, give us Your strength because we cannot accomplish the forgiveness of those who have wronged us on our own.  Lord, You are the Father of all people; you created us all, so why do we hate our brothers and sisters? Please fill us with Your Spirit of love so that we can love each other.  Lord, we are Your chosen people, a Holy Nation of believers; Your possession, Lord, we proclaim the excellence of You.  Thank You for leading us out of our dark past; into You marvelous light so You can use us to build up Your Kingdom and work in unity with all people. In Jesus' name, we pray Amen.

Exodus 6:7  Then I will take you for My people, and I will be your God; and you shall know that I am the LORD your God, who brought you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians.