For he himself is our peace, who has made us both one and has broken down in his flesh the dividing wall of hostility by abolishing the law of commandments expressed in ordinances, that he might create in himself one new man in place of the two, so making peace, and might reconcile us both to God in one body through the cross, thereby killing the hostility. Ephesians 2:14-16

I’m sure everyone will agree there is way too much division in our country today! It is Democrats vs Republicans, one race vs another, and disagreements between the younger and older generations.

And there is also division among Christians: Armenian vs Calvinist, acceptance of and talking in tongues are just such examples. In 1 Corinthians 1:10, Paul appeals to the people to agree with one another and that there by no divisions among them, but that they be perfectly united in mind and thought.

The Bible clearly tells us in Romans 10:9 that if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Division does not change that verse of God’s Word. Division does not change the fact that he made us one body through Jesus Christ and the life He gave on the cross. Division does not nullify the Word of God. Division only separates and divides and causes confusion in the body of Christ!

So what difference does it make if I speak in tongues and you do not? What difference does it make if I attend a church who identifies as Armenian or Calvinist if…and I say if we all agree that our salvation comes from Jesus Christ? If I believe I belong to Christ and you believe you belong to Christ, then why do we have differences that divide us?

Time is passing by and the enemy knows his time is short. He is out to persuade you and me that God’s Word does not hold true. Soon he will have many believing there has to be another way – his tactics are clear, to steal, kill and destroy each believer in Christ!

So, my friends, be of good cheer and embrace one another. Our unity is in Christ and if we hold hands and hearts across the divisive lines, even those groups in the world will begin to notice. Maybe just maybe we can begin to bring the unity, love and fellowship God is calling for!