His Glory and Unity
Unity is always a beautiful thing, isn't it? The synchronized swimmers in the Olympics are a perfect example of multiple entities moving and working together to create something glorious. Team diving is another example. In the winter Olympics, the figure skating couples move in harmony and unity. Unity of spirit is actually very hard to achieve. Impossible, actually, apart from the Lord. Why? Because unity is the opposite of loving self, which is what our sinful, human natures strive for. Jesus says that the reason He shared His glory with His disciples, was "that they may be one, as we are one" John 17:22. Apparently this unity is very important to the Father! If we look at God's glory as the catalyst or essential element to unity, which is a major part of the reason Jesus came to earth, we have to look into His glory more closely. The story of Moses in the Old Testament talks about God's glory. Do you remember the stor...