[Manna - August 24]
Holy Father, keep through Thine own name those whom Thou hast given Me, that they may be one, as we are. John 17:11
AS we come to consider this beautiful expression of
the Lord's sentiments with reference to the church,
we catch a glimpse of the glory of the blessed oneness
of the divine family.
It is a oneness of purpose, a
oneness of confidence, a oneness of sympathy, a oneness
of love, a oneness of honor, and a oneness of
mutual possession.
This oneness our Lord described
as already existing between Himself and the Father,
but so far as His disciples are concerned it was and
still is prospective; and its full accomplishment is the
ideal goal toward which we are taught to aspire. Z.'03-77 R3160:3