John 17:11 And I am no longer in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, keep them in your name, which you have given me, that they may be one, even as we are one.
Jesus prays for His followers. He does not ask His Father for riches, fame, or even an easy life for them. Christ asks His Father for unity, for protection, and for blessing for those that follow Him. Christ knew before He came, all the while He was here, and after He had given up His earthly body, that mankind would struggle. He knew we would be, and still are bombarded by the enemy. We live in the devil’s playground. Knowing this Christ asked His Father for the most important thing…..unity. A unity that was desired to be so solid that Jesus compared it to the united bond between Him and His Father. As we draw closer to remembering the day of Christ’s birth (our family kicks it off this weekend) let us all reflect on the bond that Christ wanted us to have with each other. Let us strive to find that love in our heart that Christ has for each one of us, the Love that God showers on us daily. Let us find a way to allow that love to overflow out into our daily lives. Let us work towards the unity that Christ desires for us. A unity that bonds us shoulder to shoulder, hand to hand. We are the remnants of Christ’s life here on earth. We are meant to be woven together into a tapestry that covers this world in a blanket of peace, grace, forgiveness, and love. Let’s work this holiday season to set aside our petty differences. Brush aside the barricades, and tear down the walls that have kept you from becoming fully united with your fellow Christian. From the guy begging change on the corner, to the person in the high rise penthouse, we are all bound together by Christ. May we all get a little closer to loving each other, as He loves us.
God Bless,
Brian Thetford
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