THE UPPER ROOM DEVOTIONAL 3RD SEPTEMBER 2025, WEDNESDAY MESSAGE
Stronger Together.
Beverly Taylor (Arizona, USA)
Today’s Reading
Romans 15:1-6
Live in harmony with one another . . . so that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. – Romans 15:5-6 (NRSVUE)
The Upper Room Devotional – 3rd September 2025 MESSAGE
There are two sawmills in my state that cut and form desert mesquite trees for furniture. This distinctive wood has a vivid and striking spectrum of color, shapes, and swirls, but the mesquite is so dense that saw blades dull after a few cuts. Despite being difficult to work with, mesquite has greater structural integrity than other hardwoods because of its tight grain pattern, which makes the wood less likely to warp, crack, or split.
Several years ago a Bible drive at our church brought similar “structural integrity” to the congregation. We collected Bibles and other Christian literature to send overseas to believers hungry for the word of God. Congregants of all ages became strongly motivated with this assignment, scouring their homes for any extra Bibles and Christian resources. The project brought people together.
Unity within the body of Christ is an important message in Paul’s letters. It’s not just a matter of diverse people getting along but also sharing goals to bring glory to God. Like the mesquite’s dramatic beauty, superior strength, and tightly woven pattern, churches thrive when we live in harmony, participating together in spreading the love of Christ.
Today’s Prayer
Dear God, bless all who organize outreach ministries. Thank you for all who work together to share the good news of your love with others. Amen.
Thought for the Day
Our ministry grows stronger when we are united in purpose.
Prayer Focus
Outreach ministries
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