“And He called them to Himself and began speaking to them in parables, “How can Satan cast out Satan? If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand” (Mark 3:23-24).
No, this was not Abraham Lincoln who said this first, but Jesus. This is a simple piece of logic, reasoning, and thinking which tells us a simple truth. It also tells us that Jesus is fully in control and does not need to use trickery to convince anyone of anything. He says. “Come to me and I will make of you what the Father has always intended.” The real miracle is that although the church has been divided, yet it still stands because the real church, of the truly faithful, is one with the Lord.
Lord, You prayed that we would be one even as You and the Father are One. Help me to live in harmony with those around me. Help me to confront those who are divisive, for You have stated clearly that division is not from the Father. Help me learn what it means to be a peacemaker and follow as You lead. Teach me to hold fast to what is right and true. Keep me from being divisive.
Lord Jesus, I do not know how to do these things. You must teach me. Bring me to the state of being humble, like a child, so that I willingly accept Your teaching. There is so much I do not know and You, who know all things, are the One who must lead me. Help me to be one who seeks to unite Your fellowship and keep divisiveness far away. Lead as You will Jesus, and help me learn how to faithfully follow You. Amen
