Scripture
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.
Reflection
I have learned a lot about unity serving in an international church. Two principles stand out to me after all of these years: 1) unanimity is not the same as unity. In other words, everyone having the same identical view is not the same thing as unity and 2) Before you can have unity you have to have diversity. What has made the difference? Our common respect for Jesus and our love for each other. This plus the belief that we are better together than we are apart. Amen!
Thoughts for the day
- What does this passage tell you about God or Jesus
- What do you feel God is telling you through this passage
- How will you respond/apply God’s Word today?
- Whom will you share with today’s passage or takeaway?
Prayer
Pray for those people making the decision to “stay or to leave”;
