Ephesians 4:2-3 Be humble and gentle, with patience, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
Today is Mid-Autumn Festival, and we think of reunion and unity. In an age of division, Meldenius called for unity in necessary matters, freedom in unnecessary matters, and love in all things. This statement reminds me that true unity in the church lies not in our identical opinions but in our belonging to one body, one Lord, and one faith. If we hold fast to core truths, tolerate one another in lesser matters, and ground all things in love, we can live out the unity bestowed by the Holy Spirit. The fullness of the Mid-Autumn moon reminds us that unity in Christ is our true fullness.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for this festival, allowing us to gather together and reflect on your will. Please help us to remain steadfast in essential truths, humbly tolerate minor differences, and always treat one another with love in all things. May your Holy Spirit enable us to strive to maintain unity, not to hurt one another over minor differences, but to build one another up through the love of Christ. May this Mid-Autumn Festival be more than just a family reunion, but an experience of spiritual unity and joy in Christ. In the name of Jesus Christ, amen.