And
I have other sheep who are not part of your group. They must come to me as
well. They will hear my voice, and follow too, and there will be a great,
unified flock of people; united in Me as the Shepherd. (John 10:16)
Do you use your authority and influence to
distinguish yourself from other people? Do thoughts of status control, and
wealth factor in to your decisions? Much of what happens in the world is the
result of people trying to divide others into groups, so they may gain a
selfish advantage. These people are always looking for a way to move ahead.
Does that desire surface in your life?
Jesus made clear that all His authority
would be used to unify. His life and death were intended to allow men and women
to have relationship with God again. His plan for you and your future is a work
of bringing other people to the “great, unified flock.” His identity is to be
one with the Father, always listening for His will. He wants you, and others
you influence to be brought together through this love, not divided and
conquered.
Recognize today that Jesus’ authority
expressed through your life will lead others to selfless unity. Let this truth consume
and guide your thoughts and control your actions.
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