The bond of peace

endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. - Ephesians 4v3

There are some things that bind us together as believers. The church, our Head, the familiness that we share, and love are some of the things that unify us. But there is opposition. Sadly unity is not the norm, but division seems to jump to the forefront.

It is obvious that unity is not natural; else we would not have to be reminded to “endeavour” to keep the unity. This unity takes work and effort. Each one of us has our own flesh which is selfish and divisive.

We can only achieve the unity of the Spirit in the “bond of peace.” I think the key here is that peace in the body comes before selfishness and self-centredness. Peace demands that we don’t cause offence, but it also demands that we don’t easily take offence.

It requires intense work, struggle, and effort to do this. I need to be constantly reminded of the importance of this bond of peace. I need to endeavour daily to keep the unity.