The Dynamics of Unity
In Genesis 11, the whole earth had one language and one speech, and God Himself said that because the people were one, nothing they proposed to do would be withheld from them. Their unity was expressed in two ways: a language and a speech. The language is the manner in which unity speaks; the speech is the message it communicates — the vision it presents . The voice of unity is expressed by one language and one speech . Unity always begins with an invitation: “Come.” It acknowledges the limitation of self, recognises the value of others, and is quick to involve people. It is “Come, let us…” — not "come, and I will....", not "come, so you will..." . It prioritises the collective over individualism. It encourages participation and partnership. It is the language of partnership, not abdication; dependence with responsibility. The speech of unity is consistent: “Let us make… let us build… let us go down…” A united people always speak creation and productivity. Their...