Blessed Unity
Scripture:
Psalm 133:1-3
I imagine the pilgrims’
journey to Jerusalem for religious festivals inspired David to pen Psalm
133. Perhaps their holy harmony motivated
him to write the lyrics, “How very good and pleasant it is when kindred live
together in unity.” He likens this unity
unto Aaron’s ordination when abundant oil ran down his head, into his beard,
and onto his clothing.
This blessed
unity is also like the dew of Hermon that descends upon the mountains,
fertilizing the land and feeding several rivers and valleys. This dew, perhaps even snow, is life-giving
and a precious gift from a lavish God.
Jesus’ disciples encountered
this unity in Jerusalem at the time of the Jewish Festival of Weeks. While they were “all with one accord in one
place,” they were “filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other
tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance” (Acts 2:1-4). Dwelling in Jerusalem, faithful people “from
every nation under heaven” were amazed that they could hear and understand the
Gospel message in their native tongue.
United, these Spirit-filled believers shared all things, provided for
every need, and praised God together in harmony.
As in the days of the early church, blessed
unity is possible by the power of the Holy Spirit, who anoints and gifts us for
service and who dwells and descends on us like morning dew.
Prayer: Holy Spirit,
may your Spirit fall afresh upon us.
Anoint us for your good work and seal us in your love and unity, Amen.
The Reverend Adrienne Denson
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