“Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus: That you may with one mind and one mouth glorify God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ” (Romans 15:5-6).

It is such a heartbreaking situation when the Lord’s children get into squabbles and refuse to resolve them. Three different situations were unfolding in three different churches. In the first church, several of the choir members were disagreeing about music. In the second church, several of the church folks were disagreeing about the color of the youth room. In the third church, a husband and wife were disagreeing with each other about every situation you could imagine.

In those three church situations and a thousand more, the Lord clearly speaks and reveals Who He is and what He expects. Who is He? The Bible reveals that He is the God of patience and consolation. In other words, He is the God of endurance Who comes alongside of us to help. What does He expect? He clearly states that we are to develop a like-mindedness and use our minds and our words to glorify Him. That is powerful.

For today: As the Psalmist well said, “Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in Thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer” (Psalm 19:14). How will this play out in your life today? I want to share this same verse with you tomorrow, and I think you will smile. Be watching for it.