Romans chapter 15 verses 5-6 (NIV)
May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had, so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
God will give us the ability to endure hardships when we need to, and He is our biggest encourage. He expects us to behave this way towards others too. In fact Paul tells us that we need to cultivate the same attitude of mind in these things that Jesus Himself had.
Jesus knows us well. He knew that this is something that we would at times we would find difficult to do. That’s why He sent us the Holy Spirit as our teacher and counsellor. He will help us to follow the teaching given by Paul earlier on in the book of Romans – “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.” (Romans chapter 12 verse 2) The more we change the attitude of our mind, the more we become like Jesus, and the more we will find unity within the wider Christian Church.
Dear Lord,
Help me to cultivate having the mind of Christ, and to follow the guidance and direction of the Holy Spirit. I ask in Jesus’ Name. Amen.