Keeping the Pace with Rev. Joshua Ssali

Unity in Christ

4 min · 12 de jun de 2026
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Daily Devotional Theme: Unity in Christ April 3, 2026 Read: Psalm 85:8–13 Romans 15:5–7 The Katikkiro of Buganda recently told the Kabaka’s subjects (Abaami) that many people live and die without ever holding a title, name, or responsibility. He therefore urged them to be thankful and praise God, who caused the Kabaka to notice them and appoint them. Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God. Romans 15:7 “Praise the Lord”, Mukama yebazibwe, Ruhanga asiimwe, Pakarebwe Yesu, Mungu asifiwe, were opak, is a common greeting among believers in Christ across the world. Praising God is the unifying and identifying mark of God’s children. It means honoring God and is a direct command to worship Him. Praising God is a constant theme in the Psalms: 113:1, 117:1, 135:1. Psalm 150:6 declares, “Let everything that has breath praise the LORD. Praise the LORD!” As long as we live, we have a direct duty and command to praise the Lord. Brethren, unity in Christ compels us to praise the Lord both for ourselves and for the successes and achievements of others. Psalm 78:4 says, “We will not hide them from their descendants; we will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the LORD, his power, and the wonders he has done.” Those in Christ should praise the Lord because: The Lord is Master of our past, present, and future. You know how far the Lord has brought you: from nothing to somebody, from grass to grace, from the pit to prime minister, like Joseph in Genesis 37–41. From an unwanted pregnancy or child to the most precious and beloved member of the family that once abandoned you. From darkness to light. He chose and accepted you to bring praise to Him. 1 Corinthians 1:27–29 says God chose the weak and lowly. Then verse 30 declares, “It is because of Him that you are in Christ Jesus… therefore, let the one who boasts boast in the Lord.” You did not deserve that title, name, or prosperity, but God determined it for you. Prayer Heavenly Father, we cannot change our history, but through union with You, we have hope for our future. Lift up the lowly, the unprivileged, the despised, the poor, and the needy. Reverse their fortunes and raise them to places of honor, for Your glory’s sake. Amen. By Rev Kenneth Kabanda Katusabe

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