Our unity with all Christians, our deep and inseparable connection with all who call on the name of the Lord, comes when we commit ourselves to Christ. When our hearts are focused on Christ. When our lives are centered on Jesus.

I have posted this quote from the author and preacher A.W. Tozer before. It’s worth reflecting on his words again today:

“Has it ever occurred to you that one thousand pianos all tuned to the same fork are automatically tuned to each other? They are of one accord by being tuned, not to each other, but to another standard to which each one must individually bow. So one thousand worshipers meeting together, each one looking to Christ, are in heart nearer to each other than they could possibly be, were they to become unity-conscious and turn their eyes away from Jesus to strive for closer fellowship.”

Our togetherness within our own Christian churches and our increased unity with all congregations of our brothers and sisters in Christ from every denominational stripe brings glory to God. Christian unity is our God’s will, our Lord’s prayer, and the reconciling work of the Holy Spirit. It points to Jesus and it results in praise to God.

Peace,
Allan