"I appeal to you, brothers, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same judgment." 1 Corinthians 1:10

Church, I am asking that you be in prayer over the next couple of days as we approach our Sunday worship gathering. I am asking that you be in prayer specifically because we will handle an uncomfortable text. It won't be the only text that we will handle on division, but it will be the first one. I would ask that you pray for me as I study and prepare to speak on this topic. That God would use me to very clearly, accurately, and lovingly convey His truth. I ask that you pray for our church, because we are not immune to or free from this very problem that the Corinthians faced. I ask that you pray for other churches who are experiencing the struggle of division. I ask that you pray for the unity of Christians. The New Testament is filled with the call for the unity of Christ's people, because the greatest threat to the advancement of the gospel is disunity in the church. I'm praying for you, for us, for Christ's Church. Please join me. I'll see you Sunday!

Grace & Peace,
John
(You can reach Pastor John at jwhite@thevillagemi.com)