Print Page - Daily Scripture 12/28/11 Being Brothers at all Times

"John 13:35 By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.

"Hey, you!" It's probably not your favorite way to be summoned. If you need your spouse, you might call out, "Sweetheart" or "Honey." Everyday we use friendly expressions like, "Hey, buddy," or even "Dude." These familiar names for each other help keep us close.
Scripture calls Christians believers, disciples, friends, servants, and saints. But my favorite name--from a family perspective--is brethren. Brothers can be close, and yet they can fall into disagreement. But because we are brethren, we need to live in harmony.
Nehemiah was a leader who promoted unity among the Jews when disharmony was crumbling the effort to rebuild the walls around Jerusalem. The divide between the rich and poor had created an economic squeeze that was about to destroy their unity. Nehemiah knew that when God's people don't get along, our testimony is damaged. Nehemiah successfully gathered the Jews together, and the rebuilding project was accomplished.
The badge of our discipleship is our love toward each other. Maybe you've been avoiding one of your Christian brethren who is hard to love. Since unity is God's goal for us, what could you do to show God's love to them?

Father, we Praise your name. We pray that you will lead us by the arm of the love. Help us to be strong brothers in your love. We desire to walk together keeping each other in our prayers. AMEN

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