Unity For All

Paul wrote by THE SPIRIT in Ephesians chapter 2:

14 For He Himself is our peace, who has made both one, and has broken down the middle wall of separation,

15 having abolished in His flesh the enmity, that is, the law of commandments contained in ordinances, so as to create in Himself one new man from the two, thus making peace,

16 and that He might reconcile them both to God in one body through the cross, thereby putting to death the enmity.

17 And He came and preached peace to you who were afar off and to those who were near.

18 For through Him we both have access by one Spirit to the Father.

By His act on the cross, Jesus created a new man made up of both Jews and Gentiles.  With that event the Law was perfected by His act of Love and thus He eliminated the significant sacrificial requirements the Jews had to follow.  The Gentiles were joined together with the Jews because of the cross yet there is still notable division among the two groups today.  Instead of looking for disqualifications we should embrace the unity with our brethren.  Love is what will break up the division between the two groups, not debating the Word or one’s heritage.

Jesus came and preached peace, not confrontation.  As we seek to be led by THE SPIRIT we will pursue and walk in that same peace that Jesus walked in with Jews and Gentiles alike.  He had no issue in ministering to anyone in need no matter what their heritage.  The Roman Centurion was described as a man with great faith.  Jesus was not divisive against the Romans or the Samaritans.  We should not place people into stereotypes so that we can isolate them from our ministry.  As we are led by THE SPIRIT we will be able to discern those who are ready to receive Love and Life.  This is what conversion is all about.

We all have access by one Spirit to FATHER so let us not let this access remain dormant.  FATHER is ready and willing to be integral in our lives as we come to the realization that HE is truly available at an individual level.  Which is more important, to seek this access or to do your next “word” study?  HE will provide us knowledge and understanding of HIS Word if we will simply pursue this connection Paul mentions.

Jesus removes separations so we should not build any ourselves.  The ego wants to separate in order to be in control.  On the other hand Love removes separation in order that there be fellowship and unity.  We must critically assess our actions to see if we are “wall builders” or “wall removers”.

Love is the only answer for the world today.  The walls of separation are everywhere for they are built by men who want to subject others to their control.  Only by FATHER’S Wisdom and understanding will those walls be removed properly.  Let us access HIM rather than rely on man’s soulish wisdom for the true answers to our problems.  When we do, unity will spread to all of mankind.

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