Living in Contagious Oneness
What a wonderfully unsearchable gift … Christ in us! John’s gospel provides us with life-changing truth and encouragement regarding the heart and mind of our Creator. We have the incomprehensible privilege to be invited into eternal living unity with the only perfectly holy, unified, and intimate relationship in the universe; the Triune Godhead. Imagine the implications. For most of us, the knowledge of this truth brings us great personal joy and welcome rest for our souls. But this isn’t the only reason our Lord has drawn us to Himself!
Beyond the amazing personal realization that His Spirit lives in us once we come to Him in faith (Jn 14:16-17), and that this promise is eternal so that no one can ever snatch us out of His hand (Jn 10:27-30), God has ordained this wonderful union for a purpose: that the world may know (Jn 13:34-35). He is the vine and we are His branches (Jn 15:5). In John 17:20, Jesus prays that others will know Him through our message. Scripture reminds us that our example of living and working together in unity (Ps 133:1, Ro 15:5-6, Eph 4:1-3) glorifies Christ and helps others to see the truth. We use our spiritual gift s and callings for this purpose so that the Body of Christ may be built up in unity (Eph 4:12-13).
In the process of pursuing and promoting this Christ-centered ‘oneness’ in all God-given structures and relationships, others will be drawn toward a saving relationship with our eternal bridegroom, Jesus. Alternatively, when we lust after other ‘idols,’ or hunger to be personally ‘significant’ or fulfilled, we cripple our witness. Are you currently feeling incapable of having much of a transformational impact through your life and business? If so, reread this devotional and remind yourself of the truth that our faith can move mountains (Mt 17:21) and that He who is in us is greater than the one who is in the world (1Jn 4:4).
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• Would others observe that you find your significance and satisfaction as a child of God and disciple of Christ? How does your leadership actively demonstrate thankfulness, submission to God and His Word, and the pursuit of unity with other believers?
• What’s currently derailing you from the intimacy, unity and oneness with Christ that transforms relationships and communities in this life?
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