Last I checked, there were about 7 billion people on this earth. Many individuals, wouldn’t you say? So there you have it. I’ve answered the question of my title already, and it’s obviously a virtual impossibility that 7 billion individuals can all be together, right?
Before you accept the conclusion and stop reading, allow me to place some other thoughts in your mind. I was reading some interesting info the other day, and a very ironic thought was presented to me. When you look up the origin of the word individual, it actually means…. indivisible!! So what does this mean? I believe it actually means that the 7 billion individuals on this earth now are indivisible. We are all one energy, and one spirit. Don’t believe me? Let’s go to the ultimate resource in my opinion, the Bible. There are several verses about this, but one that stands out is I Corinthians 12:12-13, which says “Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ. For we were all baptized by[a] one Spirit so as to form one body—whether Jews or Gentiles, slave or free—and we were all given the one Spirit to drink.” Another version says… Each of us is now a part of his resurrection body, refreshed and sustained at one fountain—his Spirit—where we all come to drink. The old labels we once used to identify ourselves—labels like Jew or Greek, slave or free—are no longer useful. Another verse that shares this is Ephesians 4:4, which says there is “one body and one spirit.”
I am learning more each day that all of the individuals on this planet are actually all one energy and spirit. We all live, move, and have our being in that spirit, the spirit of God. Imagine how much more wonderful this ride of life would be if we realized that. This is why it is so important to love others as ourselves. Because when you love others, in essence you are loving yourself too! When you give to others, the blessings multiply in your own life as well because you are blessing yourself, the same spirit that lives in all, when you give to another “individual”.
I challenge you today to know that you are part of the wonderful, peaceful, loving spirit of God. And so is everyone else. Instead of competing with other individuals, strengthen the bond that we all are instead. It will make a beautiful difference. Enjoy the blessings 🙂
Power of PIES 
Thank you for sharing this article! 🙏
Thank you for reading it 🙂
My pleasure! I’ll be looking forward to your next post!
Yes, we are individuals, but we are also of one body. There is so little difference in DNA for all of us. I trust that we are all God’s creations, therefore His children. So, thank you Brother
Amen! Thanks so much for the thoughtful comment.
Well states. Love others the way we love ourselves.
Thank you! It’s not always easy, but we will be blessed if we go out of our way to bless others 🙂
People come to know God and His unconditional love through the words and actions of other people. When I feel great joy, peace and unconditional love within me, the spirit speaking through, it’s amazing the words and messages that come from spending time with Him. Recently I wrote several heartfelt letters to family members and friends. He has perfect timing. His messages were well received. Taking the time to care, notice and appreciate others for who they are can ultimately change their perspective on life forever!
That is so true! Much of my knowledge of God and His love has come from the words and actions of other people…my parents, pastors, inspirational speakers, and people at a site like this. I am ever thankful that God puts those people in our lives. And it’s great that we can be that person for others!