The End

The End

"The final end of the separation is not individuality; that is but a means to it: the final end is oneness--an impossibility without it. For there can be no unity, no delight of love, no harmony, no good in being, where there is but one. Two at least are needed for oneness." George MacDonald

We have to be a nation of pairs, a nation of common denominators. The common denominator is Jesus. He is what draws us into oneness with God. He is what brings us together with God. The delight of love is given to us by Jesus. "THOU HAST MADE KNOWN TO ME THE WAYS OF LIFE; THOU SHALT MAKE ME FULL OF JOY WITH THY COUNTENANCE." Acts 2:28 A harmonized soul is required, not a broken record of the same old temptations that Satan hits us with. The only good in our lives is God and Jesus Christ. "O my soul, thou hast said unto the LORD, Thou art my LORD: my goodness extendeth(1) not to thee;( 1. also means- is nothing apart from thee)" Psalm 16:2

We will never be whole or complete without Jesus. The individual is prioritized above community when there is a lack of Jesus. Jesus gives us the strength to see beyond the walls of our heart. We can see the lights in the windows of God's city of believers(the church). Jesus' light shining through the window panes of other's hearts. It is all about God's community. Heaven has no place for the individual who cares solely about himself. Individuals place emphasis on themselves. They think of themselves first and foremost. If we put ourselves first, God is taking a backseat and a problem is found. "For thou shalt worship no other god: for the LORD, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God:" Exodus 34:14

We are here for the glorification of God. The church community is here for His sake and the sake of others. Emphasis cannot be on the individual. Others will suffer and they will be left out for the sake of one! There has only been one time when individual emphasis has ever been approved. God sent his only Son to die on the cross for every individual. He has and will be concerned for every individual's welfare. God is the only one that will ever be able to do this! The community is His main objective. Forget yourselves, and love one another as ye love yourselves. By harmonizing our wants, desires, and goals with God, oneness is on track to being obtained.

kenny