I was pondering on the word “united” the past few days.
Every time I hear the word I have confidence for what it represents, whether it's a bank or some unknown country in the Far East. It is a powerful word. Sometimes I think it is somewhat odd that one word can evoke so many emotions of unwavering pride, strength and victory. If you think of the famous British football team Manchester United, you respect the team. I agree that most of the football players are not always worthy of respect, yet the team stands united in their pursuit to proof to the world that they are a force to be reckoned with. Let's also not forget the United States of America -the most powerful country in the world. Even though the country might be controversial, yet they set an example of happiness and freedom that most countries want to imitate.
United speaks of teamwork. It speaks of being one in passion, one in vision, one in purpose, one in spirit, one in love, one in agreement. One – a number that most aspire to be. United, the attitude that most ought to be. Even God says "Where there is unity He commands a blessing." Unity is strong. It is the commander of an army of characteristics - the winning force, the victorious attitude and the spirit of courage just to name a few. God gave us this powerful tool to influence each place, wherever we are, with the blessing of God in the attitude of unity.
Every time I hear the word I have confidence for what it represents, whether it's a bank or some unknown country in the Far East. It is a powerful word. Sometimes I think it is somewhat odd that one word can evoke so many emotions of unwavering pride, strength and victory. If you think of the famous British football team Manchester United, you respect the team. I agree that most of the football players are not always worthy of respect, yet the team stands united in their pursuit to proof to the world that they are a force to be reckoned with. Let's also not forget the United States of America -the most powerful country in the world. Even though the country might be controversial, yet they set an example of happiness and freedom that most countries want to imitate.
Marriage is a good example where unity is exemplified. Scriptures say that a man shall leave his father and mother and become ONE with his wife. The moment a covenant is made at a wedding ceremony the couple declares that "United they will stand" against all demonic princes of the air, the Kingdom of darkness and the rule and reign of a worldly structure. United they will be in the way they teach their children, in the attitude they have towards one another and the way they make decisions. And Oh my goodness....marriage is such a blessing because God commands it!
Marriage is a good example of Unity - but there is an even better example of being ONE. The oneness between Jesus Christ and the Father- a covenant that overturned the curse of sin into a blessing by which we can be partakers. A union so powerful, that it destroys everything that tries to break this bond of love. And we are included in this union. We are part of a winning team, a love relationship stronger than marriage, and a blessing more magnificent than the promises of the Old Covenant. We are included in Christ to be partakers of all the blessings the Father has to offer.
Most of us don't know this secret - and even if we do, we do not always access the power of the covenant. God uses His Word to bring us in Unity with the truth of who we are, yet we don't always choose to be one in vision, one in purpose, one in love and one with the Holy Spirit. We don't always choose to agree with these words. There are many thoughts that sometimes bring disunity between us and God because we don't always stand on the truth of His redemption work, we don't always agree on what He already said - and therefore there can be no blessing birthed in that area, because God cannot command a blessing on something that He disagrees on.
In Finances God says He will provide in all our needs, and that He will be our Shepherd, so we don't have to want, yet many believers strive to get more and more because they do not believe that the covenant God made with Jesus in which we are included are enough to cover their bills. They disagree with the Word.
Some wait for a husband and thinks that God punishes them for still being single. They do not believe that God will give them the desires of His heart, and therefore disagree with the Word.
God do love all people, whether we agree with him or not, but from experience I know that if I agree with my husband I experience peace and joy in our home and not havoc and distress. And that is exactly what God wanted to come and do, He wanted to replace our frustrated life with a life of peace and blessing.
The Lord Jesus Christ is already the number One. He is God, the only God. We became one with him when we were included in His death and resurrection, if we accept it. It is not God's way for Him to come in agreement with what we believe about ourselves - it is our privilege to come in agreement with Him and what He believes about us - so that we can stand United with Christ in every situation and know that we are force to be reckoned with and every battle will turn into a victory! We represent the most powerful Kingdom, the United with Christ Kingdom and it makes the devil shake in his boots!
Unity is not always easy - especially when you don't operate in an environment where unity is evident - but we are there to be a blessing by being in Agreement with God about the situation of disunity - so that we can be blessed to be a blessing in any situation. God is the number One, and we need to worship Him and believe Him, and not our circumstances, even when it seems we might be in the lion's den.
When we bind the words of God around our neck like Proverbs 3 says, and we listen to the Holy Spirit and agree with the Word of truth, we no longer have to fear anything that wants to steal, kill or destroy our possessions or identity. We can rest in God and know that He is God.
United we stand with Christ!
Marriage is a good example of Unity - but there is an even better example of being ONE. The oneness between Jesus Christ and the Father- a covenant that overturned the curse of sin into a blessing by which we can be partakers. A union so powerful, that it destroys everything that tries to break this bond of love. And we are included in this union. We are part of a winning team, a love relationship stronger than marriage, and a blessing more magnificent than the promises of the Old Covenant. We are included in Christ to be partakers of all the blessings the Father has to offer.
Most of us don't know this secret - and even if we do, we do not always access the power of the covenant. God uses His Word to bring us in Unity with the truth of who we are, yet we don't always choose to be one in vision, one in purpose, one in love and one with the Holy Spirit. We don't always choose to agree with these words. There are many thoughts that sometimes bring disunity between us and God because we don't always stand on the truth of His redemption work, we don't always agree on what He already said - and therefore there can be no blessing birthed in that area, because God cannot command a blessing on something that He disagrees on.
In Finances God says He will provide in all our needs, and that He will be our Shepherd, so we don't have to want, yet many believers strive to get more and more because they do not believe that the covenant God made with Jesus in which we are included are enough to cover their bills. They disagree with the Word.
Some wait for a husband and thinks that God punishes them for still being single. They do not believe that God will give them the desires of His heart, and therefore disagree with the Word.
God do love all people, whether we agree with him or not, but from experience I know that if I agree with my husband I experience peace and joy in our home and not havoc and distress. And that is exactly what God wanted to come and do, He wanted to replace our frustrated life with a life of peace and blessing.
The Lord Jesus Christ is already the number One. He is God, the only God. We became one with him when we were included in His death and resurrection, if we accept it. It is not God's way for Him to come in agreement with what we believe about ourselves - it is our privilege to come in agreement with Him and what He believes about us - so that we can stand United with Christ in every situation and know that we are force to be reckoned with and every battle will turn into a victory! We represent the most powerful Kingdom, the United with Christ Kingdom and it makes the devil shake in his boots!
Unity is not always easy - especially when you don't operate in an environment where unity is evident - but we are there to be a blessing by being in Agreement with God about the situation of disunity - so that we can be blessed to be a blessing in any situation. God is the number One, and we need to worship Him and believe Him, and not our circumstances, even when it seems we might be in the lion's den.
When we bind the words of God around our neck like Proverbs 3 says, and we listen to the Holy Spirit and agree with the Word of truth, we no longer have to fear anything that wants to steal, kill or destroy our possessions or identity. We can rest in God and know that He is God.
United we stand with Christ!
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