Read: Ephesians 4:1-6
Key verse: “endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.” (Eph 4:3, NKJV)
In Ephesians 1 to 3 Paul tells what God has done in Christ. From chapter 4 he turns to how you live with that. Notice what he does not ask: to make unity. He asks us to keep the unity of the Spirit, with a verb that means to take careful care of it. The unity is already there. One body, one Spirit, one hope, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father (verses 4-6).
Our part is in verse 2: humility, gentleness, patience, and bearing with one another in love. Peace is the bond that holds it all together.
Reflect: Which of those four do you need most this week: humility, gentleness, patience, or bearing with one another?
Prayer: Holy Spirit, You have brought us together. Help me take good care of what You have given. Amen.