One Mind, One Voice
The Book of Romans, written by the Apostle Paul around AD 55-56, was addressed to the church in Rome. Paul wrote to convey the grand themes of God's grace and glory, which are central to the Gospel. His theology reflects God's deep love for us - a divine intimacy that calls us into understanding and oneness with Him. To be intimate with the God of glory means knowing His heart and aligning ourselves with His will. Paul's letter seeks to explain this profound message, clarify his mission, and show how it should shape the daily life and community of believers.| May God who gives patience, steadiness, and encouragement help you to live in complete harmony with each other, each with the attitude of Christ towards the other. And then all of us can praise the Lord together with one voice, giving glory to God, the father of our Lord Jesus Christ. (Romans15:5-6) |
Paul is pleading with the Church in Rome as with us today, that God, the source of great endurance and comfort, may grace us with unity which flows from our relationship with Jesus Christ.
In one mind, and one voice the believers shared their possessions. Love is the key, together we stand but divided we fall. A divided kingdom ends in ruin. A city or home divided against itself cannot stand. (Matthew 12v25).
All believers were one in heart and mind, no one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they shared everything they had. (Acts 4v32).
As believers and Christ followers we must live in harmony with each other, peace amongst us must be the core, by pursuing peace. A tree is identified by its fruit.
As the disciples of Christ, people will know that we are His, if we love, care, encourage, help, advise and teach one another to obey His Commandments.
Paul encourages the us that, if our attitudes are as that of Christ, we can praise the Lord together with one voice.
May God almighty help us to be the doers of the Word and not only hearers and having the mind of Christ by not deceiving ourselves.
John 8v12" When Jesus spoke again to the people, He said, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life."
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Rev Themba Donald Nzama born in Benoni, Gauteng now serving UPCSA Midlands Congregation in Pietermaritzburg Drakensberg Presbytry KwaZulu-Natal.
