June 5, 2021
I greet and bless you in the name of our Creator and Maker Jesus Christ. The blessed word that the Lord has kept for you today is from the book of Psalms 133:1, “Behold how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity.”
From the above context we see that God expects the brethren to live together in unity. This was considered as the prayer of Christ who was the High Priest. Apostle John pleaded, the brothers as “little children love one another.” While Paul calls us to: be of the same mind toward one with another, maintaining the same love, united in spirit and intent on one purpose – single mindedness, and one Person. And in his outburst of praise we discover king David rejoicing, and singing in his heart by faith with thanksgiving in this Psalm, “How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony, for it refreshes the soul and is a sweet fragrance that ascends to the Lord and glorifies His holy name. We must remember that David had seven other brothers. And as a shepherd boy, he must have longed to be with his brothers who were in the army and had no time for him.
Living in unity was one of the songs that Israel would sing to the Lord, with joy in their hearts, as they advanced on their pilgrimage to Jerusalem. This was a hymn of praise that would echo throughout the land of Israel, as God’s people travelled towards their sacred destination.
It would be well if we could persuade people to live together in peace. It is good for us, for our honour and comfort; and this brings constant delight to those who live in unity. The pleasantness of this is likened to the holy anointing oil. This is the fruit of the Spirit. Where the brethren dwell together in unity, the Lord commands His blessing, Believers who live in love and peace, shall have the God of love and peace with them now, and they shall be with him for forever, in the world of endless love and peace. May all who love the Lord forbear and forgive one another, as God, for Christ’s sake, hath forgiven them. “The dwelling of brethren together. Means there would be no separation among the members of a family. Then perhaps they are likely to be scattered far from one another. God does not like separation .All God’s people are the followers of the Redeemer – they are brethren, members of the same family, fellow-heirs of the same inheritance. Amen. These brethren are expected to be united, or dwell in unity. There is much that is beautiful and lovely in their unity and harmony. They are redeemed by the same Saviour; they serve the same Master; they cherish the same hope; they are looking forward to the same heaven. There is, therefore, the beauty, the “goodness,” the “pleasantness” of obvious fitness and propriety in their dwelling together in unity.
How is your life in the Lord.? Is it united with Him, who is the author and Finisher of your faith? Are you living a separated life from God? Does the world seem more attractive to you rather than God and His teachings; This life on earth is momentary. But life with Him is eternal. Prepare yourself to join Him .and enjoy life evermore, Give away all earthly pleasures, and seek the upward calling, for the Bible says,”’ They that seek Me shall find Me. “What about your family ? Do you attend church service together as family? With your wife and children. Does your children attend Sunday class? Are you bringing them up in the fear of God? Or Do you just satisfy their worldly desires. Is your relationship with your wife worth telling? Only when there be unity between the two of you, God will be pleased, and you will enjoy real peace and harmony in the family. God Bless you.
Prayer: Our loving heavenly Father, we thank You for this blessed day. Heavenly Father, We pray that we may learn to live together with all our brothers and sisters in Christ in godly love and unity. Help us to praise and glorify Your name. Protect us from wanton discord, disunity or division and help all Your children to stand firm in the faith. Teach us to be united together in Christ. May we learn to live united as a family. We pray that we will educate our children in the fear of God. Remove all ill feelings that causes separation, and enable us to live in peace and harmony.
In Jesus Name We Pray.
Amen.
