[Jesus said,] "My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in Me through their message, that all of them may be one, Father, just as You are in Me and I am in You. May they also be in Us so that the world may believe that You have sent Me." (John 17:20,21 NIV)
Prayer works when we have unity in the Body of Christ. And when we have unity, we are ready to meet whatever trial may come. But if we are at odds with others in the Body, or simply too busy to keep in contact, we cannot expect God to answer our prayers. Even less can we expect Him to use us in some great way for His Kingdom.
One key to the success of the church at its first century birth was its unity. No, it wasn't easy. There were serious disagreements over serious matters. But somehow, God brought these people from all different backgrounds, with different angles on their newfound faith, together. And unity came when they prayed.
And when they prayed, God answered.
-- Eric Reed in “Leadership Journal”
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