Philippians 2:2, Unity

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Philippians 2:2 
Complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind.

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There is a deeper issue,
which many believers are facing.
One of the issues which believers are facing is differences leading to opposing each other thus leading to disunity.
The earth can never be like Heaven,
because Heaven is perfect with God at the center & all the Angelic beings who are pure, without any form of ungodliness.

But the earth has got negatives.
Some are influenced by Satan & his evil beings & others who believe in God are inspired by His Word.
Because of Satan, there is much pain & suffering.
And the innocent suffer.
It's not that good people don't see what's happening. They do & try very hard to remove this suffering.
Sometimes they can, sometimes they can't.

But when they can't,  they really need help from their fellow Christians.
If there is unity, then Christians will help each other & where there is lack of unity,
Christians begin to suffer.
That is why Satan wants the Christian people to get divided.
And Satan does not stop at this.

He & his evil beings influence some,  to become greedy for finances, power & disobedience against God.
Those who get swayed become like Satan,
those who choose to remain inspired by The Word of God, remain upright,
 its the upright who through their light, shared kindness & compassion, their unity & adherence to The Word bring about a change in the  conditions of sorrow & suffering in the world.
The earth never promised a path of rose petals rather paths of thorns & brambles.
When did life ever promise rainbows & days of good weather.

Ever since Satan was thrown down from Heaven, he vowed to deceive humanity & cause as much pain & suffering as was possible.
But just because there are storms, will there never be good weather,
just because there will be thorns, will there never be rose petals,
just because there is the passing away of people, will there never be resurrection,
just because there is Satan .....there was always & forever will be God, Amen.
But since the earth is full of sorrow & pain,
it does not mean that believers will keep struggling.

The Nephilim were taken away in the flood, but still Satan's Nephilim remain,
as darkness which covers the earth.
And by leading people with greed & disobedience,
he leads people astray.

But The Word of God,
is a lamp in the stormy weathers,
it enables believers to remain calm & yet with faith & resilience, courage & inner strength in their hearts & souls,  to move ahead with Christ's  light to lead them.
Satan often brings challenges to believers to defeat them,
but are the believers in Christ so weak? NO. Instead with every challenge that darkness presents, believers become stronger & more resilient,
because these two qualities are given by Christ Himself.


Did God ever leave His people? God never left His people,
but those who have left him have plunged into sorrow,
yet those who continue to believe in Him,
though they may suffer, but together & united they can withstand even the harshest storms.
What can greed for power & money really buy?
They (power & money ),  can't buy anything except temporary peace & joy but what they take away is far greater.
Greed for money & power leads to disobedience.
And wealth gained from disobedience to light & obedience to darkness,
though looks reassuring for a while but later takes away the real joy & peace which obedience to God brings.

That is why all those who are faithful to Christ,
must stay together,
togetherness of God's people is truly blessed.
when believers are together, Satan trembles & hell shakes,
when believers stand united, it disrupts the evil & dark schemes of Satan,
& staying united leads to blessings.
Those who walk away from Christ stand alone,
but those who are equally yoked with Christ,
remain united with each other as well,
they help each other,
walk together through thick & thin,
& survive every hardship together.
And that is true gain.

The earth can never be like Heaven, but it can be something like that by continuing to  believe in Christ, staying together,
remaining calm & peaceful in the harshest situations created by Satan,
& yet with the guidance of Christ,
His supernatural resilience, inner strength, determination & courage,
believers can move ahead to remove the darkness of Satan by the light of Christ,
Amen.

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Your word is a lamp for my feet,
a light on my path.
Psalm 119:105
Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.
James 1:22

He replied, "Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it."
Luke 11:28 
The grass withers and the flowers fall,
but the word of our God endures forever.
Isaiah 40:8   

As for God, his way is perfect:
The Lord's word is flawless;
he shields all who take refuge in him.
Psalm 18:30

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Whoever pursues righteousness and love
finds life, prosperity and honor.
Proverbs 21:21

But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
Matthew 6:33 
Surely the righteous will never be shaken;
they will be remembered forever.
Psalm 112:6

The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous,
and his ears are attentive to their cry.
Psalm 34:15

Commit your way to the Lord;
trust in him and he will do this:
He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn,
your vindication like the noonday sun.
Psalm 37:5-6

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So do not fear, for I am with you;
do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you;
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Isaiah 41:10   

But those who hope in the Lord
will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint.
Isaiah 40:31


I can do all this through him who gives me strength.
Philippians 4:13   
He gives strength to the weary
and increases the power of the weak.
Isaiah 40:29   

That is why, for Christ's sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
2 Corinthians 12:10   

I love you, Lord, my strength.
The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer;
my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge,
my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.
Psalm 18:1-2


Look to the Lord and his strength;
seek his face always.
1 Chronicles 16:11 

But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.
2 Thessalonians 3:3   
Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.
1 Corinthians 16:13   

The Lord is my strength and my shield;
my heart trusts in him, and he helps me.
My heart leaps for joy,
and with my song I praise him.
Psalm 28:7   

But I will sing of your strength,
in the morning I will sing of your love;
for you are my fortress,
my refuge in times of trouble.
Psalm 59:16   

Ah, Sovereign Lord, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you.
Jeremiah 32:17   

The Sovereign Lord is my strength;
he makes my feet like the feet of a deer,
he enables me to tread on the heights.
Habakkuk 3:19

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Whoever has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves me. The one who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love them and show myself to them.
John 14:21

The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.
Deuteronomy 31:8   
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.
Joshua 1:9


Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.
2 Corinthians 1:3-4   

Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.
1 Corinthians 16:13
   
Be strong and take heart,
all you who hope in the Lord.
Psalm 31:24


Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
John 14:27   

Even though I walk
through the darkest valley,
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.
Psalm 23:4   
For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.
2 Timothy 1:7   

Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.
Deuteronomy 31:6   
Wait for the Lord;
be strong and take heart
and wait for the Lord.
Psalm 27:14

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The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.
John 1:5

 
The Lord bless you and keep you;
the Lord make his face shine on you
and be gracious to you;
the Lord turn his face toward you
and give you peace.
Numbers 6:24-26

 

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Another thing that Satan wants is to see God's people being indisciplined.
But believers must be disciplined.
Keep praying, with unwavering commitment to Christ,
have humility, be selfless,
be loyal & faithful to Christ who is Our King.
Show respect to fellow believers, women & the weak.
Satan is always on the lookout to lead Christ's followers astray,
but believers must be careful,
believers should adhere to the Christian teachings of Our Saviour Christ,
be together as a single unit,
& always put on the full armour of God.

All the believers must follow the path of Christ which leads to illumination.
Together, all believers must surrender their hearts & souls to Christ, by their own will,
become faithful to Christ, resolute, resilient, courageous & filled with  inner strength to become the light & vanquish the darkness.
Archangel Michael is the true inspiration of obedience, discipline, courage, character & faithfulness.
To Christ be the Glory forever & ever,
To Him shall all the believers serve,
To Him shall all the believers obey,
And His Word is a command for believers,
Amen.

Jesus replied, "Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them."
John 14:23 
If you fully obey the Lord your God and carefully follow all his commands I give you today, the Lord your God will set you high above all the nations on earth.
Deuteronomy 28:1

Whoever heeds discipline shows the way to life,
but whoever ignores correction leads others astray.
Proverbs 10:17

Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.
James 1:22

Walk in obedience to all that the Lord your God has commanded you, so that you may live and prosper and prolong your days in the land that you will possess.
Deuteronomy 5:33

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Another issue which believers are facing together that causes division is lack of faith.
Just as eating healthy food is good for health,
so is believing in Christ good for the nourishment of the soul.
But sadly, some have chosen to believe in what they think is correct rather than what is actually correct.

Does eating a healthy meal cause illness??
Or does eating an unhealthy meal cause illness??
Similarly does believing in Christ bring pain & suffering??
Or does believing in one's own incorrect ways bring pain & suffering??
People must think themselves which path leads to light & which leads to pain, suffering & destruction??

Just like eating a healthy meal leads to good health,
similarly believing in Christ leads to peace, joy & smiles.
Some people want TOTAL freedom, which includes even stopping to believe in Christ.
Does being totally free, even free from following Christ,  bring eternal joy?
Does becoming totally free & rejecting Christ bring everlasting life & peace??

Rejecting Christ & becoming totally free may seem to bring temporary joy, as some may like it that way ...to remain free to do whatever they like without being answerable to Christ,
but in the longer run,
rejecting Christ leads eventually to pain & destruction.
Those who reject Christ literally stand alone without divine help,
God has given a free will to everyone.
That means people are free to either believe in Christ or leave Him,

but don't people want to have someone who cares for them, is their shield, guides them, saves & protects them
& leads them to springs of eternal life.
Are some people so self sufficient that they reject the very God who gave them life.
Rejecting Christ, seems easy for some, thinking that moving away from Christ,
will not affect them,
but in the longer run,

they are the ones facing their lives alone, devoid of any help, peace, joy or happiness.


Whereas believing in Christ,
brings a continuous support, guidance & divine help.
Believing in Christ is like having a Heavenly Father who walks holding the hands of His people,
being like their unseen shadow, who follows them, to help them,
its like having the bestest friend forever,

& someone who just loves His people, just the way they are,
(as Christ doesn't see how much He gets from others financially or what's the status of people)
Christ keeps giving light, spreading compassion & kindness like confetti,
showing limitless love & being there even if there's no one else.
Don't believers want such a Heavenly Father & the bestest friend forever.

That is why it is better to follow Christ who is so loving & abide by His teachings.
Satan wants people to become completely free from Christ, so that he can lead them into ungodliness & then completely destroy their lives.
And even if some may want to return to Christ,
Satan convinces them that Christ will never accept them back.
And thus leads Satan leads, people towards the abyss.

But such is not the case,
Christ is always waiting for his people to come back with open arms.
That is Christ's love & mercy.
That is why believers should stick tightly to the faith
under all circumstances.
No matter what the circumstances, keep the faith.
Just never move away from Christ, because this leads to much pain & sorrow.

Instead hold on to Christ & His teachings.
His teachings are simple & lead to eternal life, light, peace & joy,
Amen.

I desire to do your will, my God;
your law is within my heart.
Psalm 40:8

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Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.
Hebrews 11:1 

For we live by faith, not by sight.
2 Corinthians 5:7
 
But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.
James 1:6

And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.
Hebrews 11:6



Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.
Mark 11:24
If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.
Matthew 21:22



May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Romans 15:13   

I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love.
Ephesians 3:16-17

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He will cover you with his feathers,
and under his wings you will find refuge;
his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.
Psalm 91:4   


Let love and faithfulness never leave you;
bind them around your neck,
write them on the tablet of your heart.
Then you will win favor and a good name
in the sight of God and man.
Proverbs 3:3-4

Lord, you are my God;
I will exalt you and praise your name,
for in perfect faithfulness
you have done wonderful things,
things planned long ago.
Isaiah 25:1   


Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;
his love endures forever.
1 Chronicles 16:34