April 13th, 2026
Monday, April 13th
Oneness
By: Pastor Allison Hand
In John 17 we are given a unique glimpse into a prayer that Jesus prays over future believers (that’s you and me!) just before going to the cross.
“I pray that they will all be one, just as you and I are one – as you are in me, Father, and I am in you. And may they be in us so that the world will believe you sent me.”
He prays for unity over me and you because he knew division in the Church could easily happen.
And this isn’t just the “getting along” kind of unity. Jesus wasn’t breaking out in song with “Why can’t we be friends.”
But deep unity that reflects the unity between the Father and the Son.
That kind of unity will cost us something. Choosing humility over pride. Forgiveness over offense. People over preference.
That kind of unity is a powerful message to the world. The world will recognize him through our unity.
Let’s walk away from this today asking “Am I pursuing unity in the Church?” because it clearly mattered to Jesus.
Oneness
By: Pastor Allison Hand
In John 17 we are given a unique glimpse into a prayer that Jesus prays over future believers (that’s you and me!) just before going to the cross.
“I pray that they will all be one, just as you and I are one – as you are in me, Father, and I am in you. And may they be in us so that the world will believe you sent me.”
He prays for unity over me and you because he knew division in the Church could easily happen.
And this isn’t just the “getting along” kind of unity. Jesus wasn’t breaking out in song with “Why can’t we be friends.”
But deep unity that reflects the unity between the Father and the Son.
That kind of unity will cost us something. Choosing humility over pride. Forgiveness over offense. People over preference.
That kind of unity is a powerful message to the world. The world will recognize him through our unity.
Let’s walk away from this today asking “Am I pursuing unity in the Church?” because it clearly mattered to Jesus.
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