DEFINING “LORD, MAKE US ONE.”
As I pondered the title of this writing, “Lord, Make Us One,” what I saw was a group of people, making a request to someone that they believed was capable of fulfilling their request. Because I enjoy looking up words, I decided to define each word to get an idea of what this request is all about…
Lord, Make Us One
What does it mean to “Make us one?” One example starts with the believer being one with the Father. Deuteronomy 7:9 (NASB) declares our covenant: “Know therefore that the Lord your God, He is God, the faithful God, who keeps His covenant and His loving kindness to a thousandth generation with those who love His commandments.” Once we make the decree to follow the Lord, we become His creation to rule upon the earth with His power.
Everything Depends on What You Believe
Your entire life is centered on what you believe—and your beliefs determine your actions. I have discovered that many people have what is called “writer’s block” because they are confused in what they believe. They have not settled in their hearts or gotten a clear picture on what they say they want and the ideas or beliefs they are trying to communicate…because they have not processed those ideas or beliefs enough to own them.