relationships (Psalm 133:1-3) The Key to True Unity

(Psalm 133:1-3) 

1   Behold, how good and how pleasant it is 
     For brothers to live together in unity!

2   It is like the precious oil on the head,
     Running down upon the beard,
     As on Aaron’s beard,
     The oil which ran down upon the edge of his robes.
3   It is like the dew of Hermon 
     Coming down upon the mountains of Zion;
     For the Lord commanded the blessing there—life forever.

TODAY'S THOUGHTS AND MEDITATION:

It doesn't make sense to me how people who have heard the gospel message, have studied God's word, and even called themselves Christians, although most likely just going through the motions - walk away, angered and embittered, declaring that Christianity doesn't work, and the Bible is false and misleading - because they just cannot understand or accept the good news.  

In HIs word, God doesn't hold back on the bad news, because He tells us as it is.  There is sin and evil in this world, as well as dark forces at work, who do their utmost (as much as God allows them) to take people away from God and keep people away from God.  And we don't have to look all that far to see those who will take God's words, twist and distort them, to deceive and destroy, and create division and disunity.  But where there is darkness, the light can pierce through.

Right here in God's word, we see the very good news.  God desires that all come to know Him personally, so that He can free us from sin and give us eternal life.  And - He commands that there are blessings and beautiful, harmonious, peaceful and loving unity!!!  For those who have eyes to see and ears to hear!

It is a blessing when fellow believers experience deep fellowship and godly unity, encouragement and support.  The key to achieving this is when we all seek and live in God's will, which is only possible in His forgiveness, righteousness and salvation.  I know say this often, but it is so very true, and it is the only way to find this unity... the closer we all grow to God, the closer we will grow to each other.