In Acts 2:8-11, the Holy Spirit empowered the believers to once again speak the same language: That's why the first thing that God did upon the establishment of the early church was give people a united language. Imagine what we can do if we are united for the right reasons.
These people were united for the wrong reasons, and yet God acknowledged what ability they had. And nothing that they propose to do will now be impossible for them." In Genesis 11:6 the Lord spoke of the power of the people of Babel saying, "Behold, they are one people, and they have all one language, and this is only the beginning of what they will do. God stands and affirms the power of unity in getting things done. 1 Corinthians 12:12 says, "For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ." That's why we are likened to a body - because what gets things done is unity in diversity. God calls the church to be a vibrant and powerful one that bears much fruit and the way we do that is by working together in perfect unity, not in perfect doctrine, perfect systems, perfect worship services or perfect leadership. And it's not that these things are not important, but God declares that in His kingdom, nothing is as important as being united in love.
Some churches value doctrine, political correctness, events, programmes, social responsibility or discipleship. It is Jesus who draws us together and the power of the Holy Spirit that make our bond stronger.Ĭhurches today have a lot of values. The God we serve is a God of unity who desires that His church live in unity and harmony built on the foundation that is Jesus Christ.