THE POWER OF GODLY UNITY
THE SEED
“Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!” Psalm 133:1(KJV)
Unity is a powerful force. It can either be used for God’s glory or for selfish ambition, as seen in the story of the Tower of Babel. The people were united, but their unity was rooted in pride and rebellion. In contrast, godly unity aligns with His purpose and releases His blessing. God desires His people to walk in unity; not just any unity, but one that is centred on Him. When believers are united in faith, love, and obedience, heaven responds. In Acts 2:1-4, the early church gathered in one accord, and the Holy Spirit descended with power. Their unity ushered in revival, boldness, and miraculous works. The enemy knows the power of godly unity, which is why he constantly seeks to sow division—whether in families, churches, or communities. But as followers of Christ, we are called to maintain the bond of peace, to encourage one another, and to build together for God’s glory. True unity is not just about being together; it is about being together in Christ. Beloved of Christ, commit to building relationships that honour God and seek to walk in unity that pleases Him.
BIBLE READING: Acts 2:1-4
PRAYER: Lord, help me to pursue unity in my relationships, my church, and my walk with You. Let my heart be aligned with Your will, and may my life contribute to the building of Your kingdom. Amen.
AGBÁRA ÌSÒKAN NÍNÚ ÈMÍ IRUGBIN NAA
“Kiyesi i, bawo ni o ti dara ati pe o ti dun to fun awọn arakunrin lati maa gbe papọ ni isokan!” Sáàmù 133:1 BMY
Isokan jẹ agbara ti o lagbara. Ó lè jẹ́ pé a lè lò ó fún ògo Ọlọ́run tàbí fún ìmọtara-ẹni-nìkan, gẹ́gẹ́ bí a ti rí nínú ìtàn Ilé-Ìṣọ́ ti Babeli. Àwọn ènìyàn náà wà ní ìṣọ̀kan, ṣùgbọ́n ìṣọ̀kan wọn ti fìdí múlẹ̀ nínú ìgbéraga àti ìṣọ̀tẹ̀. Ní ìyàtọ̀ síyẹn, ìṣọ̀kan oníwà-bí-Ọlọ́run bá ète Rẹ̀ mu, ó sì ń tú ìbùkún Rẹ̀ sílẹ̀. Olorun fe ki awon eniyan Re rin ni isokan; kii ṣe iṣọkan eyikeyi, ṣugbọn ọkan ti o dojukọ Rẹ. Nigbati awọn onigbagbọ ba wa ni iṣọkan ninu igbagbọ, ifẹ, ati igboran, ọrun dahun. Ni Iṣe Awọn Aposteli 2: 1-4 , ijọ akọkọ pejọ ni ọkan, Ẹmi Mimọ si sọkalẹ pẹlu agbara. Ìṣọ̀kan wọn mú kí wọ́n sọji, ìgboyà, àti àwọn iṣẹ́ àgbàyanu. Ọ̀tá mọ agbára ìṣọ̀kan oníwà-bí- Ọlọ́run, ìdí nìyẹn tí ó fi máa ń wá ọ̀nà láti gbin ìpínyà nígbà gbogbo—yálà nínú ìdílé, ṣọ́ọ̀ṣì, tàbí nínú àwùjọ. Ṣùgbọ́n gẹ́gẹ́ bí ọmọlẹ́yìn Kristi, a pè wá láti pa ìdè àlàáfíà mọ́, láti máa fún ara wa níṣìírí, kí a sì máa kọ́lé pa pọ̀ fún ògo Ọlọ́run. Ìṣọ̀kan tòótọ́ kì í ṣe pé ká wà pa pọ̀; o jẹ nipa jije pọ ninu Kristi. Olufẹ Kristi, ṣe ipinnu lati kọ awọn ibatan ti o bọla fun Ọlọrun ati wa lati rin ni isokan ti o wu Rẹ.
BIBELI KIKA: Ìṣe 2:1-4
ADURA: Oluwa, ran mi lowo lati lepa isokan ninu ajosepo mi, ijo mi, ati irin ajo mi pelu Re. Jẹ ki ọkan mi ki o ṣe deede pẹlu ifẹ Rẹ, ati jẹ ki igbesi aye mi ṣe alabapin si kikọ ijọba Rẹ. Amin.