1 Peter 3:8-11 (8)
In Sri Lanka, more than 30,000 people were killed. But all the elephants, deer and other wild animals survived, says H. D. Ratnayake, deputy director of that nation\’s wildlife department. In the 12 hours before Hurricane Charley hit Florida, 14 electronically tagged sharks off Sarasota who had never left their home region before fled into deep waters and stayed away for two weeks before returning. The same sharks reacted similarly when Tropical Storm Gabrielle was about to strike according to Biologist Mike Heithaus.
Although animals are not in as much agreement when the weather is peaceful it illustrates God\’s desire for His people. Peter says, \”be ye all of one mind . . .\” 1 Pet 3:8. After speaking of being \”of one accord, of one mind,\” Paul goes on to say \”Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus.\” Vs. 5
For His pleasure can we try harder to get along with our brothers in the Lord? For His pleasure can we try harder to work together to accomplish His mission for the Church? If we try to think His thoughts we will find that this comes easier. If the Word of God comes to life in our lives we will find that working with our brethren in unity comes more naturally.