Unity Equals Community
“Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord.” — Hebrews 12:14 (ESV)
I spoke on this verse years ago at a homeschool conference, but lately, it’s been stirring in my heart all over again.
We live in a time when division is easier than ever.
One wrong word, one misunderstanding, one disagreement—and suddenly, walls go up.
But as believers, we’re called to something higher.
We’re called to peace.
We’re called to holiness.
We’re called to unity.
And here’s what I’ve come to believe:
Unity is what creates real, lasting community.
Not surface-level gatherings.
Not curated connections.
But true, Spirit-led community that reflects the heart of God.
Peace Isn’t Passive. It’s a Pursuit.
“Strive for peace…” That word strive tells us this isn’t something that just happens.
It’s something we chase down.
Sometimes that means humbling ourselves.
Sometimes it means forgiving before the other person says they’re sorry.
Sometimes it means choosing to stay in hard conversations instead of walking away.
Peace requires effort—but it leads to connection.
Holiness Makes Us Visible
“…and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord.”
That part used to scare me a little.
But now I see it for what it is: a call to live set apart—not perfect, but surrendered.
When we walk in holiness, people don’t just see us.
They see Him.
And that kind of living? It draws people in.
It creates a culture where people are safe, seen, and sharpened.
It’s the glue that holds the body of Christ together.
Unity in Action: What It Looks Like
Giving grace when it's easier to judge
Celebrating others without competition
Building each other up in truth—not flattery
Being quick to listen, slow to speak, and slower to take offense
Keeping our eyes on Jesus, not on what divides us
When we live this way, the world can’t help but notice.
Because unity among believers is radical.
It’s rare.
It’s magnetic.
We Can’t Have Community Without Unity
If we want true community—deep, honest, life-giving relationships—it starts with unity.
And unity starts with peace and holiness.
So today, let’s ask:
Who do I need to forgive?
Where have I been striving to be right instead of being at peace?
Am I pursuing the kind of holiness that reflects Jesus—or just trying to look good?
Let’s be women who build the Church, not just attend it.
Let’s be the glue, not the gossip.
Let’s be peacemakers. Truth-tellers. Bridge-builders.
Because when we walk in unity, we reflect the One who brought us all together in the first place.