Ephesians 4
:2 with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love,
:3 endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
The Apostle Paul was an active disciple. He did not sit around isolated from the rest of the Body of Christ in a passive manner but instead, he traveled, suffered much, ministered face-to-face, and fellowshipped with the brethren. Does Our Heavenly Father expect anything less from us? As maturing saints, we are called to get out of our comfort zone. Those who are older are to show the younger effective ways of ministering.
The word “endeavoring” is an active verb meaning: try hard to do or achieve something. We need to be active. How many people in Scripture who were called of Our Heavenly Father did absolutely nothing? Jesus was called to gather the sheep, minister life, and save the world. The disciples were called to spread the Gospel. Yes, there is the fivefold ministry, but there is also the ministry of “helps”. You don’t have to be an experienced orator to serve Our Heavenly Father. HE will utilize the talents HE placed in you for HIS good pleasure. Each task you take on should include a focus on unity and peace. We should actively bear one another in Love. Are you creating division? Stop! Are you exalting yourself above others? Quit!
As we each seek to walk according to the Spirit, we will move toward greater unity. One reason the entire globe has not seen the Kingdom of GOD is that Christians have been unwilling to walk in unity with each other. If those who Love Our Heavenly Father would Love each other as well and as much, we would become a unified force on this earth. If the “members” of unity153.net were to actively support each other, there would be no lack among us. We are all going to spend our money on goods and services from somebody. Why not bless our brothers and sisters? It is because there has been a lack of unity and a lack of trust. Love does not wait for the other person to be spotless before proceeding to unity. When will the world see us as a unified body? Part of the answer is your decision and resulting action.