The Power of Unity

The Power of Unity: How the Church Can Transform Communities

In a world that often seems divided, the church is called to stand as a unified force for change. When believers come together with purpose and passion, they can transform not just their own lives, but entire communities. This isn't about creating massive congregations, but about the power that comes when even a small group unites under God's purpose.

What Does It Mean to Be the "Ecclesia"?

The word "ecclesia" might sound fancy, but it simply means "called out ones" or "the assembling of saints." This is what the church truly is - not a building, but people who have been called out of their homes to come together as an assembly to do God's work.

When Jesus spoke about the church, He wasn't referring to a physical structure but to people unified in purpose. We are the church. You are the church. When we gather together, we become the ecclesia - a powerful force with authority from heaven.

Why Does the Enemy Fear a Unified Church?

The enemy works tirelessly to keep believers separated and churches disunified. Why? Because a unified group of believers is a powerful force that can bring change. This is evident throughout history and across the world:

In China, the government fears Christianity because it strengthens people and causes the faith to spread
In Iran, despite persecution, one of the biggest revivals is happening as people come to Christ
Throughout church history, revivals often started with small groups of unified believers

The enemy cannot stop a move of God, but he tries to make the church complacent and tolerant of things that go against God's word. When the church stands together, the enemy trembles.

How Small Groups Can Make a Big Impact

God loves to work through small numbers of unified believers:

The early church in Acts began with just 120 people in unity
The Asbury revival started with less than 20 students
The Azusa Street revival began with 6-8 people in a house
The Hebraides Revival was sparked by two elderly women praying

Jesus Himself said: "For where two or three have gathered in my name, I am there in their midst" (Matthew 18:20). This shows that it's not about size but about unity and purpose.

What Authority Has Jesus Given the Church?

In Matthew 28:18-20, Jesus declared that all authority had been given to Him, and He passed that authority to His disciples - which includes all believers today. This means:

We have authority to bind and loose (Matthew 18:18-19)
We have authority to make disciples
We have authority to bring change to our communities

This authority isn't just for pastors or church leaders - it's for all disciples. When Jesus sent out the 70, He gave them authority, and they returned amazed that "even the demons were subject to His name."

How Can We Use Our Authority Properly?

While we have tremendous authority in Christ, we must use it properly:

We can bind the works of the enemy in our territory
We can loose blessings, protection, and God's glory over our region
We cannot bind someone's free will (that would be witchcraft)
We can pray for God to remove spiritual blindness so people can see truth

The key is understanding that our authority is for advancing God's kingdom, not controlling others.

What's Happening in the Church Today?

There's a shift occurring in the church today. The remnant is being called out, and veils that the enemy has placed over houses of worship are being torn. God is pouring greater glory, power, and authority into churches that refuse to bow to complacency and tolerance.

A new roar is rising inside believers who aren't backing down but are willing to take territory through:

Declarations and decrees
Prayer
Praise and worship
Seeking God's presence

The ground is shaking. Walls are crumbling. There's fear in the ranks of darkness because God's people are standing together.

Life Application

This week, I challenge you to take practical steps toward unity and using your God-given authority:

Identify and burn your plows: What past things are you holding onto that might pull you back from fully following God? Like Elisha who burned his plow to eliminate the possibility of returning to his old life, what do you need to surrender completely?

Close the doors to the enemy: Especially examine unforgiveness in your life. Is there someone you need to forgive? Remember, unforgiveness is like a French door wide open to the enemy.

Join with other believers: Make assembling with other Christians a priority. When we come together, Jesus is in our midst, and our prayers have greater power.

Exercise your spiritual authority: Begin declaring God's blessings over your family, workplace, and community. Bind works of darkness and loose God's glory in your sphere of influence.

Ask yourself:

Am I fully surrendered to God, or am I holding something back?
Where have I allowed unforgiveness to create an opening for the enemy?
How can I contribute to unity in my church community this week?
What specific declarations can I make over my family and community?

When we stand unified as the church, we become a powerful force that the enemy cannot stop. Let's burn our plows, close the doors to the enemy, and stand together to see God's kingdom come in our communities.