Unity - The Key to the Blessing of Jehovah
Rev. Tse Amable | January 18 2025 | Acts 2:1-4
KEY VERSE: “And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were ALL WITH ONE ACCORD IN ONE PLACE.” Acts 2:1 (KJV)
MESSAGE:
There was something written about how the 120 disciples waited for the fulfilment of the promise of the Lord concerning the outpouring of the holy spirit, which we must emulate. We saw in Acts 1 that they were in a mood of prayer (Acts 1:14). The opening verse of Acts chapter 2 revealed another truth about how they organised themselves – “they were ALL WITH ONE ACCORD IN ONE PLACE”. Those words teach us that they were UNITED. They had a common agenda and one purpose. Their unity was also revealed by the fact that they were all in ONE PLACE – some were not in the Upper Room while others were in the basement with a different agenda. In this mood of unity, the Lord poured down the Holy Spirit.
This is a confirmation of the words of the psalmist as follows:
“HOW GOOD AND PLEASANT IT IS WHEN BROTHERS LIVE TOGETHER IN UNITY! It is like precious oil poured on the head, running down on the beard, running down on Aaron's beard, down upon the collar of his robes. It is as if the dew of Hermon were falling on Mount Zion. FOR THERE THE LORD BESTOWS HIS BLESSING, EVEN LIFE FOREVERMORE” (Psalms 133:1-3)
The place where believers gather in unity (with one accord) is where Jehovah pours out his blessings. Unity is the key to unlocking the Lord's blessings. Therefore, let us be united in spirit and in truth. FEET AND HANDS FOR THE MESSAGE:
When you join your fellow believers in your household of faith, are you truly fellowshipping with one accord (in unity)? Is there an issue that is dividing your fellowship or congregation? If there is, settle the matter and remove the barrier to the flow of the Holy Spirit.
PRAYER:
Lord Jesus, I thank you that your heart's desire for your church is that we all may be one, just as you and the Father are one. Bind us together, Lord, with cords of love that cannot be broken. Amen!
THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSING.
SHOWERS! BLESSINGS!!
The 365 DAILY BIBLE READING Day 18: Genesis 25 — Abraham’s Death; Jacob and Esau’s Birthright
DAILY word study: ONE ACCORD
The term "one accord" comes from the Greek word homothumadon (ὁμοθυμαδόν), a compound of homo (same) and thumos (mind, passion, or purpose). It denotes being unanimous, harmonious, or having the same intent and purpose.
In Acts 2:1, homothumadon highlights the unity among the 120 disciples. They shared a singular focus: to obey Jesus' command and wait in prayer for the Holy Spirit's promise. Their unity wasn't merely physical proximity but a spiritual alignment in obedience, expectation, and purpose. This mirrors God's intent for the Church as the Body of Christ—united under one Lord, one faith, and one baptism (Ephesians 4:5).
Reflection: The phrase "one accord" challenges believers to evaluate their spiritual unity within their faith communities. True unity isn’t about uniformity but about shared purpose and mutual love, as seen in Psalm 133. Unity invites God’s blessings and empowers His Church to reflect His glory. Are we truly of one accord, or do divisions hinder the flow of His Spirit in our midst?
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