The Power of Agreement

Again I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about anything they ask, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven (Matthew 18:19). Unity is a powerful thing and is highly valued by our Heavenly Father. After man was created, the first thing God said of him was that it was not good for man to be alone. This was not only a statement of the need for creating the institution of marriage, but about the need for humans created in God's image to come to a place of unity with others concerning their purpose. As humanity, we have been designed by God for His glory and for relationship with Him, but we've also been designed for relationship with one another. In the context of that relationship, the necessity for purpose by design of God is undeniable. We are created for good works as Ephesians 2:10 states, and that purpose is fulfilled as we come together with one mind and heart for God's glory. As Psalm 133 tells us, God sees it as 'good and pleasant' when we dwell together in unity because in that place God knows that as we walk in relationship with Him and one another, we are able to fulfill what He has desired for us from the beginning: loving Him, and loving one another. With this is mind, remember what we've been exhorted to do in Hebrews 10:24-25:

²⁴And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, ²⁵ not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.

Coming together for community and mission is key to fulfilling our purpose in Christ. He has made a place for us because He knows that if we will 'agree on earth about anything', He is able to work it out in and through us according to His will. Realize that this is why the enemy so desperately tries to sell us a bill of goods to unify under ungodly causes that directly contradict God's word. Our response to that must always be to rally under the banner of God's word and Spirit in Jesus' name so that we will do what He's called us to do and be what He's called us to be. So whether it is a particular mission, Bible study, family time, fellowship or corporate worship, never forget to embrace the power of agreement.