Day 49: Numbers 11-13; Psalm 49

Make us one, Lord.
As I read about the sibling rivalry between Aaron and Miriam with Moses (Numbers 12) it reminds me of a sibling rivalry that sometimes takes place in the Family of God, the Church. There is a wonderful humility that reminds me that we all stand at the foot of the cross on level ground...in need of grace. This translates into the ministry of service, for it is by Your grace alone that we can serve You. And, serving You, we serve each other. In service, there is no place for self-promotion and competition for recognition. On the day of Pentecost, the believers were so unified, so at one, that they were ready for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and revival happened. Father, make us one so that You can do Your work of revival and renewal in us. Let Your love flow in us and through us so that the world around us will know that we are one in You! Tonight as churches gather in our building, may the Church come together as one. Be glorified in what You do in Your united Church. We ask this through the power of the Holy Spirit and in the Name of Jesus. Amen!