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Intention

To know that we are we are far more effective in evangelism and discipleship as a unified body than as isolated believers and churches.

Scripture

“May they all be one, as you, Father, are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us, so that the world may believe you sent me. I have given them the glory you have given me, so that they may be one as we are one. I am in them and you are in me, so that they may be made completely one, that the world may know you have sent me and have loved them as you have loved me.”

– John 17:21–23

Reflection

The fields are ripe for harvest in our nation.

Society is searching for answers and longing for truth. God has set eternity — the deep desire to know him — in every heart (Ecclesiastes 3:11).

I lead a street outreach team, Blaze Evangelism, in Adelaide. I’m continually amazed at how open people are to the Lord, but saddened by how few have ever heard the gospel. Our team is made up of believers from different denominations across the city. Together, we’re stronger and can reach further than we ever could alone.

Recently during an outreach, one of my teammates was sharing the gospel in the open air when a young woman interrupted. I stepped aside to speak with her and her friends. As I shared the gospel, she said, “It sounds good, but it’s hard to believe in a God I can’t see or feel.” I felt prompted to ask, “If God made himself real to you, would you believe?” She said yes.

We prayed a simple prayer: “Lord, thank you for loving these ladies. Let them feel your love, comfort, and presence right now in Jesus’ name.” When I opened my eyes, they looked stunned. With tears in her eyes, the young woman said, “I felt heat all over me — like I was being hugged.” Her friend added, “I felt heat too, but it was like my heart was being hugged.” All five of them gave their lives to Jesus that day!

What began as an interruption became a moment of harvest. Because we function as a team, my teammate continued preaching to the crowd while I ministered to those girls. Working together multiplies the fruit. We are far more effective united than alone.

We are the Body of Christ: different parts, different gifts, but one purpose. Just as a physical body needs all its parts working together in harmony, the Church needs every believer functioning in unity. When one part is disconnected, the whole body is limited.

Rather than focusing on what divides us, let’s unite around what we share — Jesus. We are children of God who’ve been saved by grace and brought together for his kingdom purpose.

In 2017, a friend shared a vision. Churches and ministries were separate boats on the sea. A golden robe from the Lord — a symbol of unity — began to link the willing boats. When the waters rumbled, fish flooded in, but only the united boats could bear the weight. The message is clear: the coming harvest cannot be carried by isolated ministries. We need each other — and can do more when working together!

Now is the time. The harvest is here. Let’s labour together — so the Lamb may receive the reward of his sufferings.

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Prayer

Lord, I thank you for your heart for souls and the lost. I thank you for the great south land of the Holy Spirit.

I ask for your heart for the lost. I yearn to be a part of this great end time harvest.

Lord, I want to love you with all of my heart, mind, soul — and to love my neighbour as myself. Lord, I ask for your grace to love the lost, to love my neighbour, to love my brother and sister in Christ, and to love myself.

I ask for the unity of the Spirit in the Body of Christ in my city and our nation. Help us, Lord, to humble ourselves and work together for the glory of your name and the advancement of your kingdom!

May we be one, made perfect in love, so that the world may know you.

Author Bio

Rebecca Fielding is a missionary evangelist with Unto the Lamb Global Ministries, trained by and serving with Christ for all Nations. She is called both to the nations and to her own nation, Australia. Committed to the vision of every believer fulfilling the Great Commission, Rebecca was a delegate at the Australian Evangelism Roundtable in July 2025.

Prayer Points for October 2025

1. God to pour out his blessing and Spirit on every church in Australia and its leaders. Hebrews 13:7
2. All churches in Australia to grow in Christlikeness and win people to Christ. Acts 6:7
3. Widespread adoption of Reaching Australia 2033 and its plan to activate every believer in personal evangelism. Acts 1:8
4. Revival for Australia and for millions to come to Christ. Isaiah 64:1–2

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