Welding Unity

​     When a welder begins to weld two or more pieces of metal together they become bonded or attached together. That bead or weld is supposed to be strong enough and not become frail, weakened, or simply able to become unattached from the other pieces that it’s welded to.  Right? That’s how powerful we are to be attached to the word of God.  We’re not to allow any separation between us and the Holy Trinity.  In this tract, we will see how making a bead “weld” is symbolic to the word “unity” and see how important it is in our relationship with God and others.
     In this situation, the Lord was speaking through Amos presenting a question about the real power of unity.  Amos 3:3 “Can two walk together, except they be agreed?”  We must see that sin doesn’t agree with the Lord and in Amos’s time sin was very strong.  This question was to bring awareness to the brokenness of unity.  Which we can see from Amos 3:1-2 “1) Hear this word that the LORD hath spoken against you, O children of Israel, against the whole family which I brought up from the land of Egypt, saying, 2) You only have I known of all the families of the earth: therefore I will punish you for all your iniquities.” The hearts and minds of God’s people had to be turned around.  The Lord was making it known we can’t serve two masters.  Luke 16:13 “No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.”  This tells us that unity is needed and will be important.
    The power of unity with God and others help work the blessing and the breaking of curses in people’s lives.  Matthew 18:19-20 “19) Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven. 20) For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.”  Let’s see where the truth of having the power of unity can bring blessings and break curses.
     Let’s look where numbers don’t mean anything to God, but how well a group in unity of those who do believe.  Take a look at 2 Chronicles 14:8-9 “8) And Asa had an army of men that bare targets and spears, out of Judah three hundred thousand; and out of Benjamin, that bare shields and drew bows, two hundred and fourscore thousand: all these were mighty men of valour. 9) And there came out against them Zerah the Ethiopian with an host of a thousand thousand, and three hundred chariots; and came unto Mareshah.”  The focus of unity and agreement comes from verse eight “these were mighty men of valour” meaning there was a power of agreement.  This means God really does work with those who agree which is the power of unity.
     Jesus obviously even knew the importance of power of unity and how effective it is by sending his disciples out by two.  Mark 6:7-8 “7) And he called unto him the twelve, and began to send them forth by two and two; and gave them power over unclean spirits; 8)And commanded them that they should take nothing for their journey, save a staff only; no scrip, no bread, no money in their purse:”  The biggest thing we need to see is the underlined words; all these underlined words confirm that all we need is the word of God and believe with full faith that it will work.  Remember what the word says Hebrews 11:6 “But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.”  We need everybody to come into unity so the power of prayer will be more effective as we agree together.
     Take a look at this scripture with healing.  James 5:14-15 “14) Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord: 15) And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him.”  Verse fourteen says elders not elder and verse fifteen says the prayer of faith shall heal the sick, but it doesn’t end there.  This magnitude of power can bring in salvation for those who aren’t saved.
     Here in this scripture, we can see the purpose of bonding together is very important.  Ecclesiastes 4:12 “And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.” The enemy is always ready to come against us remember the enemy is on a mission which can be seen in John 10:10 “The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy:”
     What happens to a beaded weld that isn’t properly welded?  That weld begins to crack and become weak and the parts become disassembled.  This means it becomes broken down until its welded back together.  It also means there is no unity working any longer.  The question is are we welded to Jesus so, we can have the access we need to the Father and the Holy Spirit?  Without Jesus in our life it will be impossible for us to be in an agreement with God’s word and with others who do believe.  John 14:6 “Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.”
     Anyone who isn’t saved needs to read the back of this tract and get to know Jesus then watch how the power of unity with the Lord brings in the blessings into our lives and others too.

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