You are called to be united

There is an adage that says, "United we stand but divided we fall." Unity is the essence of the Trinity. It is also the essence of Christianity. Our Lord Jesus Christ did not just preach the gospel of unity in the gospel of John 17 he went as far as praying for the unity of his follower: "That they may be one!" In his letter to the Ephesians 4:1-7, 11-13 St. Paul appealed to the Ephesians and indeed to all children of God to remain united: "Brethren: I, a prisoner for the Lord, beg you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all lowliness and meekness, with patience, forbearing one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of us all, who is above all and through all and in all." Child of God, do you know that children of God are one Body in Christ? Do you even know that we all share in the One Spirit, One Lord, One faith and even one God, who is the Father of all? If this is the case we must be united! As you promote the gospel of unity it shall be well with you in Jesus name - Amen!