Scripture: John 17:20-23 Unity 1. Unity results in us being “like-minded”. 2. Second, Unity results in “having the same love 3. Unity results in “being one in spirit and of one mind” is to have the same common goals at heart. Phil 1:27 “..I will know that you stand firm in the one spirit, striving together as one for the faith of the gospel…” UNITY IS A REFLECTION OF THE TRINTIY As John writes in his gospel, he reminds us that Jesus and God are one. Jesus, referred to as “The Word”, and the Word was with God and the word was God. He was with God in the beginning” (John 1:1-2) To paraphrase James 1:22-25 “Don’t just listen to the word. Do what it says. 23 Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who looks at his face in a mirror 24 and then forgets what they look like once they walk away.” Knowing the truth is one thing. Acting on it is another. In v.21 he says “May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me.” Our unity with Christ, will be evident to the world around us 1. the world will know The Father sent his son, Jesus and 2. The world will know that He loves them. Our unity will result in being one in spirit and of one mind striving for the faith of the Gospel. John 15 :5 “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. 6 If you do not remain in me, you are like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned. 7 If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. 8 This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.” Be united to the Spirit. Walk in step with the spirit. Pray. Read. Worship. Know God’s word and live it out. Bear good fruit. Be united with other believers. Be involved. Serve. Give. May we experience such perfect unity that the world see God in us. Close in Prayer.