Thoughts for the Day

Christian Unity

In Judges, Israel’s unity is slowly disintegrating. D.R. Davis makes this point when talking about the importance tribal unity played in Judges 1:

“The Lord’s people thrive on mutual assistance; God has given us one another as channels of his help and strength. Indeed, the apostle prayed ‘that you, having your roots and foundation in love, might have the strength to grasp together with all the saints how wide and long and high and deep Christ’s love is’ (Eph. 3:17–18, italics added). Getting a grip on the staggering limitlessness of Christ’s love for us is not something the believer does in blissful isolation. It can only be done/attempted ‘together with all the saints’! The unity and fellowship of God’s people is not a wimpy idea weaker Christians dote on. It is an essential condition for experiencing the strength of our God.”

Davis, D. R. (2000). Judges: Such a Great Salvation. Focus on the Bible Commentary. Ross-shire, Great Britain: Christian Focus Publications.