DAILY?READINGS: Numbers 28; Proverbs 24; Luke 2:1-21
Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brethren to dwell together in unity! Psalm 133:1
The Lord hates those who divide His people (Prov. 6:19). He made one body, composed of Jews and Gentiles. They are pacified through His blood and united by His Spirit (Eph. 2:15). Ephesians 4:2-3 instructs us how to behave towards fellow-believers: “With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.” We do not create Christian unity, but we must maintain it in love. Keep this is mind as you interact with other saints. —Keith Keyser
Thus may we abide in union, with each other and the Lord,
And possess, in sweet communion, joys which earth can ne’er afford.
—J. Newton