Unity by Roger Brown
Greetings to you all. It is good to fill in for Pastor Steve today. What a great theme we have and thank you to Kim and helpers for highlighting our theme of UNITY. What a lovely blessing it is to be united. I guess that many football coaches, Chief Executives and political leaders would be very grateful for team harmony, unity of purpose and loyal support in this challenging year 2025. Two powerful Bible chapters give us real insight how true unity can be achieved. John 17 and 1 Corinthians 12.
Our heavenly Father in unison with His Messiah Son, Jesus plus the glorious strength of the Spirit has planned and executed the master plan of salvation in perfect unity. “I have given them the glory Father that you gave me so that they may be one as we are one” John 17:22
Having initiated and executed the plan of redemption in perfect unity, the Lord now works within His new creation. The Church, to work His purposes in unity also. In 1 Corinthians 12 we see the picture of a body with all parts functioning together. The Holy Spirit provides the guidance, encouragement and strength to accomplish ongoing witness, mission and growth for the emerging BODY of CHRIST.
Naturally we are all far from the perfect plan but we do have objectives to strive for and our hope is based on God’s promises and our great love for each other. God bless you all. Pastor Roger.