Unity
(NIV) Psalm 133
A song of ascents. Of David.
1 How good and pleasant it is
when God’s people live together in unity!
2 It is like precious oil poured on the head,
running down on the beard,
running down on Aaron’s beard,
down on the collar of his robe.
3 It is as if the dew of Hermon
were falling on Mount Zion.
For there the LORD bestows his blessing,
even life forevermore.
Unity—the quality of being at one with each other, and in this case, particularly at one with God’s people. David is thought to have written this psalm and it expresses God’s desire that His people not be divided by petty differences but instead, come together as one body.
In my lifetime, I have heard of churches splitting over the color of carpet or the style of singing in the worship service. Of course, theological differences involving issues such as human sexuality or eschatological (end time) predictions have not only severed churches but entire denominations.
David compares living together in unity to the precious oil used to anoint a priest. The oil would run down the head of the priest, onto his beard and then onto his robe. It was a symbol of abundance as it flowed freely and the pleasant aroma of the oil enhanced the experience.
May we seek out unity in our families, churches and in our communities, knowing that such behavior is pleasing to God.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
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