Psalm 133:1: Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!
Experiencing Jesus in the Psalms
Brethren ought to dwell together in church fellowship, and in that fellowship one essential matter is unity. The closer the unity the better, for the more of the good and the pleasant there will be. Since we are imperfect beings, somewhat of the evil and the unpleasant is sure to intrude; but this will readily ejected by the true love of the saints, if it really exists. 1
Living the Transformed Life
So Abram said to Lot, “Please let there be no strife between you and me, and between my herdsmen and your herdsmen; for we are brethren. Genesis 13:8
- The Power of Unity is found in our humility: Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in all humility let each consider others better than himself. Philippians 2:3
- The Power of Unity is found in our compassion: Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous; 1 Peter 3:8
- The Power of Unity is found in our sacrificial living: By this we know love, because He laid down His life for us. And we also ought to lay down our lives for the brethren. 1 John 3:16
We are never more united than when our only agenda is to love others. – TWEET IT
Praise and Prayer
Thank You, Father, for demonstrating the unity of the Holy Trinity. Dear Jesus, please teach me how to experience the power of unity, day by day.
1. Packer, J. I. (1993). Introduction. In Psalms (pp. 298–299). Wheaton, IL: Crossway Books.
