UNITY - A NECESSARY KEY FOR REVIVAL

THE NEED FOR UNITY

"Unity is strength" is an adage used for decades, but unfortunately it is not always practice.  Here's today's word on unity:

Matthew 18:19-20 (KJV)
Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven.
For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them

1 Corinthians 1:10 (KJV)
Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.

What benefits can you reap as a result? 

• So God can do what we ask
• So God can be in our midst
• So there will be no division
• So we can be joined together
• So we can have the same mind and judgment

Could it be the reason we have not what we ask, God does not show up anymore in our gatherings, there is severe division, we are not together in mind or in our decision making, is because we are not living together in unity?

The answer is..... A definite YES-  A lack of unity could very well be the cause. 

TODAY'S TOPIC:  UNNECESSARY COMPETITION 

Take a good read of 1 Corinthians the 14 chapter and see the apostle Paul's instructions on the importance of unity.  

As you read what example of disharmony or lack of unity can you relate to if these instructions are not followed?

Why is it not necessary to compete?

What are  the instructions to unity in the chapter?


There are many breakups as a result of the lack of unity -
What do think are some of the reasons?  (Share examples where appropriate)

What do you think verse verse 32 is saying?
And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets.

If two can agree for God to be able to work- imagine what will happen if a whole church or a community agrees to walk and work together.  Revival fire starts with one match understanding that it needs the sulfuric side of the match box to light. If the match box allows the match stick to strike against it in agreement together they will light up the flame.  How about you and you and you?  It's time for unity and it begins with each and everyone in harmony.  Not competing to be heard or competing to show who is more qualified, stronger or better, but all working together as one body with many members in love preferring and respecting one another.  

Remember, nothing should be done in strife or vain glory- for God is not the author of confusion but of peace.  Christ prayer was that we all would be one as He and the Father are one.  The need for unity is very important for the growth of the church, for the salvation of sinners and for sweeping revival in our community, territory and nation.  Follow after charity and desire spiritual gifts, but do it in unity.  When we agree we can ask anything from the Lord and He will do it.  Because of unity, He will dwell with us, and in His presence we will have unstoppable and overflowing  revival.

God Bless and Keep the Faith!

Virtuous Jewel