Jesus prayed in John 17 for us to be one as He and the father are one. That is God's plan. How can that be? Romans 8 talks about the spirit testifying to our spirit that we are children of God. Our spirit will have peace through the simple plan God has to bring us into His complete joy.
17 I appeal to you, brethren, to be on your guard concerning those who create dissensions and difficulties and cause divisions, in opposition to the doctrine (the teaching) which you have been taught. [I warn you to turn aside from them, to] avoid them.18 For such persons do not serve our Lord Christ but their own appetitesand base desires, and by ingratiating and flattering speech, they beguile the hearts of the unsuspecting and simpleminded [people].19 For while your loyalty and obedience is known to all, so that I rejoice over you, I would have you well versed and wise as to what is good and innocent and guileless as to what is evil.20 And the God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ (the Messiah) be with you. (Amplified Bible)
Satan's plan is to destroy that joy. The scripture is permeated with scriptures about joy. It also says the joy of the Lord is our strength. Nehemiah 8:10 KJV
"Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of theLord is your strength."
That undermines the strength Satan has and threatens him into driving fear into our midst. From fear of not getting our way to fear of being wronged or hurt again. Concentrate on great things God has done and will do. Walk in joy, faith and unity being content where He has you serving and your joy will return. He wants it to be complete so trust and obey that His plan is best and you will walk in love and fellowship with Him as the Lord leads.
"The love of Christ compels us,"
Dan
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