SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR FEBRUARY 9-15, 2020 MEDITATION: UNITY IN THE BODY OF CHRIST!

 

“Until we all attain to the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a mature man, to the measure of the stature which belongs to the fullness of Christ. 14 As a result, we are no longer to be children, tossed here and there by waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, by craftiness in deceitful scheming; 15 but speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all aspects into Him who is the head, even Christ, 16 from whom the whole body, being fitted and held together by what every joint supplies, according to the proper working of each individual part, causes the growth of the body for the building up of itself in love.” EPHESIANS 4:13-16 (NASB).

 

Sunday 9 1 Corinthians 12 Monday 10 Malachi 2 Tuesday 11 1 Peter 3 Wednesday 12 1 Samuel 14 Thursday 13 judges 20 Friday 14 Ruth 1 Saturday 15 Romans 12

 

DAILY FOCUS

 

SUNDAY 9 DIVISION SHOULD NEVER BE FOUND AMONG BELIEVERS! “But I urge you, believers, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you be in full agreement in what you say, and that there be no divisions or factions among you, but that you be perfectly united in your way of thinking and in your judgment [about matters of the faith]. 11 For I have been informed about you, my brothers and sisters, by those of Chloe’s household, that there are quarrels and factions among you. 12 Now I mean this, that each one of you says, “I am [a disciple] of Paul,” or “I am [a disciple] of Apollos,” or “I am [a disciple] of Cephas (Peter),” or “I am [a disciple] of Christ.” 13 Has Christ been divided [into different parts]? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized into the name of Paul? [Certainly not!]” 1 Corinthians 1 10-13 (AMP)

 

MONDAY 10 IT IS GOOD AND PLEASANT WHEN GOD’S PEOPLE DWELL TOGETHER IN UNITY “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! 2 It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron’s beard: that went down to the skirts of his garments; 3 As the dew of Hermon, and as the dew that descended upon the mountains of Zion: for there the LORD commanded the blessing, even life.” Psalm 133 1-3 (KJV)

 

TUESDAY 11 BE OF THE SAME MIND, MAINTAIN THE SAME LOVE AND BE OF ONE SPIRIT “Therefore, if there is any encouragement in Christ, if there is any consolation of love, if there is any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and compassion, 2 make my joy complete by being of the same mind, maintaining the same love, united in spirit, intent on one purpose. 3Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves; 4 do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others.” Philippians 2 1-4 (ESV)

 

WEDNESDAY 12 GOD IS PLEASED WHEN HIS CHILDREN ARE OF ONE HEART AND SOUL! “And when they had prayed, the place in which they were gathered together was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and continued to speak the word of God with boldness. 32 Now the full number of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one said that any of the things that belonged to him was his own, but they had everything in common. 33 And with great power the apostles were giving their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was upon them all.” Pray frequently throughout the day for each other—pray that we all live a harmonious life—pleasing our heavenly father. Also pray for lost souls. Acts 4 31-33 (ESV)

 

THURSDAY 13 AS FOLLOWERS OF CHRIST, IT’S IMPORTANT TO LIVE IN HARMONY “May God, who gives this patience and encouragement, help you live in complete harmony with each other, as is fitting for followers of Christ Jesus. 6 Then all of you can join together with one voice, giving praise and glory to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. 7 therefore, accept each other just as Christ has accepted you so that God will be given glory.” Romans 15 5-7 (NLT)

 

FRIDAY 14 LOVE ONE ANOTHER, IT IS THE PERFECT BOND OF UNITY “So, as those who have “So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience; 13 bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so also should you. 14 beyond all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity.” Colossians 3 12-14 (NASB)

 

SATURDAY 15 DILIGENTLY PRESERVE THE UNITY OF THE SPIRIT IN THE BOND OF PEACE! “Therefore I, the prisoner of the Lord, implore you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called, 2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing tolerance for one another in love, 3 being diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. 4 There is one body and one Spirit, just as also you were called in one hope of your calling; 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism, 6 one God and Father of all who is over all and through all and in all.” Ephesians 4 1-6 (NLT)

 

WORD OF ENCOURAGEMENT: 1 CORINTHIANS 12:26 (NLT) says: “If one part suffers, all the parts suffer with it, and if one part is honored, all the parts are glad.”44