Call on Heaven: A 25 Day Journey of Prayer and Fasting

For he himself is our peace, who has made the two groups one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility.Ephesians 2:14

In the early Church, there was major division between Jews and non-Jewish people.

The Apostle Paul called the Jewish people to lay down their hostility and acknowledge Jesus’ reconciling act on the cross. He goes on to describe the Church as a “body” in multiple passages, using this analogy to point to the illogical nature of division. No member can call another lesser or unnecessary if we are a body. Instead, we are to function like a body, benefiting and complimenting every unique part and function.

That is why today, the Church must prioritize unity. We are in a spiritual battle against an enemy whom Scripture describes as “prowling around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour.” He works through disunity and division, so we must aim, with the help of the Spirit, to live as peacemakers. May we live out the truth that we are “one body,” united by the blood of Jesus Christ.

Reflect + Apply:

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that.” As we reflect on the life and cause of Dr. King today, ask God to weed out any root of divisiveness that is breeding hostility in your relationships.