Our call to unity
Verse for the Day
‘I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called’ (Ephesians 4:1).
Additional Scripture Passages
- Micah 6:6-8
- Psalm 133
- John 15:15-17
Commentary
How often do we consider our own call to unity?
Ephesians 4:1 emphasises the significance of living ‘a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called’. The work of Christian unity can be regarded as optional, an ‘add-on’, but the letter to the Ephesians reminds us that the call to unity is critical to God’s mission on earth. Christian unity is a gift from God that enriches the lives of individuals, churches and the wider community. As we work and worship with those of other Christian traditions, we learn more of God and are better equipped to serve others and to challenge injustice. In an increasingly divided world, God calls us all to overcome barriers and become instruments of reconciliation, inviting us to be Christ’s hands and feet.
Recognising and humbly embracing this call to unity enables the Church to reflect Christ to the world, as we seek to nurture harmonious and supportive fellowship with others and seek to act justly, love mercy and walk humbly with our God.
Reflection
Calling me out,
releasing my heart.
Ears to hear,
a will to embrace.
Open, and humble.
New perspectives revealed,
a facet of grace unseen.
Growing in love.
Together, becoming worthy of God’s call.
Prayer
Loving God,
You have called us to unity.
May our response to Your call lead us to actively seek justice and reconciliation
and share Your light with the world. Amen.
Questions
- Personal: How does reflecting on ‘the calling to which you have been called’ inspire you to greater Christian unity?
- Local: How is the call to unity currently expressed within your local context?
- Global: What difference can increased Christian unity make to wider society?
Go and Do
- Personal: Reflect upon what your Christian tradition means to you and write a short diary entry about it.
- Local: Visit the worship service of another Christian church in your local community and write a short diary entry on what you experience.
- Global: Try bringing together a small discussion group to reflect upon what the Nicaea 1700 anniversary means for you.
Original source: WPCU 2026