Press Together. Press Together: Why Unity is Urgent for the Church Today

In a world unraveling with division, fragmentation, and competing agendas, the people of God are called to a higher standard—a heavenly principle that reflects the character and mission of Christ. That principle is unity, and it echoes in a prophetic appeal to “Press together. Press together!”

These words are not just counsel for peace—they are a divine strategy for survival, effectiveness, and end-time faithfulness.

Before Jesus went to the cross, He prayed not just for His disciples, but for all who would believe in Him through their word. His prayer in John 17:20–23 reveals His greatest longing:

“That they all may be one… that the world may believe that You sent Me.”

Unity among God’s people is missional, not optional. It’s the evidence to the world that we belong to Christ. It’s also the condition upon which God pours out His Spirit. Before Pentecost in Acts 2, the believers were “with one accord in one place.” Unity always precedes power.

In the book Maranatha (p. 110), you'll find this sobering warning:

“As we near the time… Satan’s deceptive power will be so great that, if it were possible, he would deceive the very elect… Success will seldom result from scattered effort.”

The devil knows something that many believers forget: division weakens, delays, and ultimately destroys. Disunity among believers—whether through gossip, departmental silos, doctrinal bickering, or prideful independence—is one of the most effective weapons in the enemy’s arsenal.

“God does not sanction the pushing forward of one line of work without regard to other lines.” (Testimonies, Volume 6, p. 293.1)

Too often, ministries operate in silos—planning their own events, managing their own budgets, and pursuing their own agendas without coordination with others. This leads to duplication, burnout, and sometimes conflict. The result? The wall is left unfinished. The mission is only partially accomplished.

An illustration used in the sermon “Press Together. Press Together” tells the story of five skilled builders who each construct part of a protective wall, using different methods and not consulting one another. When the storm comes, each section collapses. The wall fails—not due to lack of skill—but lack of cooperation.

Unity in ministry—when personal ministries, community services, youth, health, and evangelism all work in harmony—produces results that no department could achieve on its own.

As end-time believers, we must heed the prophetic call to press together. The world is watching. The Holy Spirit is waiting. Christ is interceding for our unity.

We must abandon the attitude of “Am I my brother’s keeper?” and instead say, “Yes, I am. Let us walk together.”

Let us serve shoulder to shoulder, hand in hand, heart to heart.

Let us build the wall together—strong, connected, and sealed with the Spirit.

Now is the time to press together, press together!