Division.  It may be helpful in mathematics and in a variety of endeavors ranging from cooking to corporations, but when it comes to the Body of Christ it's not helpful.  To the contrary, division is a tool of the enemy used to weaken the Body as well as our witness of God.  Why is that so?  Jesus tells us that He, the Father, and the Holy Spirit are one; they are united - in love, purpose and Truth. He also tells us that we are united together as believers - united in the blood of Christ.  When we appear to the world as divided, therefore, it demonstrates a fragmented God.  It is critical then, that we remain united as families and as a church.  How does this happen?  As with all good things it only happens by God's grace and with His power.

Did you have a favorite super-hero when you were a child?  Did you want their “super powers?”  What powers would have been good to have? What would you have done with those powers? In our Epistle reading today, Paul talks about the special gifts that we have as believers which are given to us by the Holy Spirit.  While these gifts are not “super powers” in the Hollywood sense, they are super-natural powers, given to us by the Holy Spirit to do His work in the world.  As God works through His people, not for our glory but for His, some pretty amazing things happen!