2 Corinthians 13:11 Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.
The church in Corinth had a great deal of strife. In Paul’s letters to them, he rebuked in love their arguing and petty behavior. He shared with them the true description of love that so many of us recite from 1 Corinthians 13. His final summation to them boiled down to one word – unity. Unity is not easy; it requires work. Many want to avoid complete restoration and try to move on by avoiding issues that cause division. When there is division; encouragement is difficult. How can you encourage someone you are avoiding? How will you know their needs? Being of one mind is tough when so many strong wills are seeking their way. The one mind we should have is the mind of Christ. When we begin a statement with the words, “I think we should…” there should be a pause to consider what Christ would think we should do. Peace…is it allusive? Without complete restoration, encouragement and unity, God’s peace is very difficult to find. Begin seeking His peace by making peace with others…today!
Father, I crave Your peace in my life, in the church and in relationships. Give me Your wisdom to know how to proceed to find COMPLETE restoration and unity that will bring Your perfect peace. I love You! Amen
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