One Vision: One in Christ

It would be hard for a church and its members to grow if there is no unity. Of course, we know that every person in the church have their own lives, but we also know that they must be united when it comes to living their lives for Christ.

If the church has no clear vision, there would be divisions, and if there are divisions, how can the church move as one? First, the church must have its clear vision so that it could grow, and second, the members of the church must do their part for the success of the church’s vision, the vision of winning the world for Christ. If we want the church and its members to be united for this purpose, then they must share ONE VISION.

“I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly united in mind and thought.”

-1 Corinthians 1:10, NIV

What do you think will happen if the members of the church are divided? Of course, there would be conflicts inside, and that is because the church has no clear vision. The divisions inside the church could cause its people to walk separate paths, fighting for different goals. This is the reason why it’s not healthy for a church to have no clear vision. So what’s the solution to this problem of division?

In Philippians 2:2(NIV), Paul said:

“then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind.”

There's the answer in that verse, we must be “like-minded”. What the vision of the church is must be the vision of its people. If we really want to win the world for Christ, then we must have the same turn of mind. The church, which is the body of Christ, is not just dependent to the pastor, but to its members too. The body will not move without us. Get my point? :)

WE MUST MOVE WITH ONE PURPOSE.

WE MUST WALK AHEAD TOWARDS ONE GOAL WITH ONE VISION.

Good day and God bless. :)

"I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus."
-Philippians 3:14 , NIV

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