Harmony II - Things Happen!

It is a Biblical fact that things happen when people live in harmony with each other.  Jesus made a point of this when He taught His followers saying: “If two of you agree (or be harmonious – Strong’s) on earth concerning anything that they ask, it will be done for them by My Father in heaven.”  (Matthew 18:19 NKJV)  A perfect example of this teaching occurred soon after Jesus left the earth and sat down at the right hand of God.  Acts chapter two records the coming of the Holy Spirit to the church as “they were all with one accord (likeminded or harmonious) in one place.” (Acts 2:1 NKJV) And after hearing that unified/harmonious message some 3000 people were added to the roles of the fledging church!

That course of action continued throughout the book of Acts.  We could also say that it is continuing on with the church today as we live and write the contents of Acts 29.  In writing to the church in Philippi, Paul encouraged the congregation to “fill me with joy by having the same attitude and the same love, living in harmony, and keeping one purpose in mind.” (Philippians 2:2 God’s Word ©) He understood the power behind the force of harmony residing amongst the people.  He desired God’s best for them and he knew that the only way to grow into maturity and receive all that the heavenly Father had for them was for them to stay in a place of harmonious relationship with each other.

Paul went so far as to state (in agreement with Jesus) that the entire Ten Commandments could be “summed up in this statement: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” (Romans 13:9)  Is it really possible though?  The writers of the New Testament would answer a resounding “Yes!”  Is it easy?  I think those same writers would quickly answer that question without any hesitation with a clear and concise “No!”

So what do we do?  We do our best!  We fill ourselves up with His Word.  We do our best to live our daily lives as per the standard set forth in the New Testament, and most of all, we surrender our will, our personalities and our backgrounds to Him!  Then when we slip-up, we depend on His loving grace to set us on the right path again.

Be yourself… that is be the man or women that God has created and empowered you to be!  Be real with those around you and seek to be a harmonious sound in their lives that is pleasing to their ears!  Then expect things to happen for the glory of God!  Have a great day.  Stay in tune (no pun intended… okay, maybe a little pun!) to His Word, and keep asking yourself… “What am I expecting To Happen today?”