One of Paul’s main concerns for the church was that it be united. This was also Jesus’ main concern (see John 17:23). There is power in unity just as there is more power in a pile of burning sticks than there is in the same number of burning sticks separated from each other. Individually we will not be able to retain what God wants to give us, but collectively we can. Too many people have the experience of being ignited by the Spirit of God only to find that flame quickly dissipating. The key to the longevity of a flame is to ensure it is put into a fire with other sticks and that new sticks are continually added to the fire. In the context of togetherness, a small flame in someone’s life becomes a raging fire in everyone’s life. In chapter 2 Paul had described the people of God as being like stones in the temple. Our togetherness creates the context that God loves to inhabit. He is a father who never forsakes a family gathering. In fact, all the best things that God wants to give, he will give us in the context of togetherness. So, I encourage you to keep yourself connected and involved in a church community. I also encourage you to pray and intercede for the church. Rather than just praying individualistic prayers, pray for the community and ask God to bless the whole community with the very things you long for. You will gain them when everyone gains them. Your breakthrough is in what God is doing corporately.
Pray for God to pour out his blessing and power on his church.
Read Ephesians 4:1-6
