September 28, 2011 (Zechariah 1-3; Luke 11)
From the Life Journal of Adam Proux:
Scripture: “But He knew their thoughts and said to them, “Any kingdom divided against itself is laid waste; and a house divided against itself falls.” Luke 11:17 NASB
Observation: To operate in the power of the Holy Spirit one must be in unity with Christ. Jesus was casting out demons by the power of God and He was able to do this because of the unity He walked in with God. Any kingdom that is divided falls. A home that is divided falls. A church that is divided falls.
Application: Unity is God’s desire for His people. In this state we have power to cast out demons and divisions that seek to make us fall. Unity is the key element I see missing in most homes and churches and lives today. Husbands and wives are not in unity, so the home is a torturous nightmare until finally divorce causes the home to fall. Churches are no exception. The lack of unity along with a misguided vision has separated and caused many churches to fall. To be in unity with Christ is pleasing to God.
Prayer: Dear Lord, praise to Your name! For You are holy and just. Help me Lord be in unity with You. Help me know how to stand and what to stand for. Keep me from being joined together with anything that displeases You. Bring Your people together and cause us to know one another by the spirit that lives in us. In Jesus name, Amen!