“Moreover if your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he hears you, you have gained your brother.”
February 28, 2024
We shame God the Father when we don’t get along as brothers and sisters. It disgraces Him. It also discourages the faithful. There’s nothing worse than being in a church where there’s not harmony, and there’s nothing sweeter than being in a church where there is harmony. “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!” (Psalm 133:1). Our Lord Jesus, in John 17:21, said, “that they also may be one in Us, that the world may believe that You sent Me.” Did you know our unity is a form of evangelism? It tells the world we are Jesus’ Church because we have reconciliation and peace with one another. Outside of God, profound peace with one another is not possible. We may be able to get along when we are only talking on the surface, but as soon as we become close to one another we find conflict. Reconciliation is only possible through Christ.
Satan loves to see brothers and sisters who cannot get along. The cause of Christ is hurt more by church squabbles and fusses than by false doctrine. This is a perplexing problem that can only be resolved in Christ.
Take a step toward reconciliation with someone you are at odds with, whether praying for that person or seeking counsel about how to reconcile.
Learn to walk with Jesus moment by moment each day.
The 365 daily readings in this devotional were developed directly from the sound biblical teaching of Pastor Adrian Rogers. His way of simply stating the truth of Jesus Christ is unparalleled. Page after page you’ll get something new to think about and to talk to God about in your moments with Him.