THE PLEASANTNESS OF UNITY

Wednesday, 5TH JULY, 2023.

By Pastor Dr Samuel Ayorinde 

TOPIC: THE PLEASANTNESS OF UNITY

MEMORIZE: “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!” Psalm 33:1.

SCRIPTURE READING: Psalm 33:1-3.

“Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! 2 It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron's beard: that went down to the skirts of his garments; 3 As the dew of Hermon, and as the dew that descended upon the mountains of Zion: for there the LORD commanded the blessing, even life for evermore.”

EXPOSITION:

How does the Scripture explained or illustrated the pleasantness of UNITY? It is fragrant as the holy anointing oil, which was strongly perfumed, and diffused its odours/ sweet aroma, to the great delight of all the bystanders, when it was poured upon the head of Aaron, or his successor the high priest, so plentifully that it ran down the face, even to the collar or binding of the garment, Psalm 133:2 “It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron's beard: that went down to the skirts of his garments.”. 

 

(1.) This ointment was holy. So must our brotherly love be, with a pure heart, devoted to God.  We must love those that are begotten for his sake that begat, 1 John 5:1 “Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him.”

 

(2.) This ointment was a composition made up by a divine dispensatory; God appointed the ingredients and the quantities. Thus believers are taught of God to love one another; it is a grace of his working in us. 

 

(3.) It was very precious, and the like to it was not to be made for any common use.  Thus holy love is, in the sight of God, of great price; and that is precious indeed which is so in God's sight. 

 

(4.) It was grateful both to Aaron himself and to all about him. So is holy love; it is like ointment and perfume which rejoice the heart. Christ's love to mankind was part of that oil of gladness with which he was anointed above his fellows. 

 

(5.) Aaron and his sons were not admitted to minister unto the Lord till they were anointed with this ointment, nor are our services acceptable to God without this holy love; if we have it not we are nothing, 1 Corinthians 13:1-2 “Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing.”

 

IT IS FRUCTIFYING (BECOMING PRODUCTIVE & FRUITFUL). 

It is profitable as well as pleasing; it is as the dew; it brings abundance of blessings along with it, as numerous as the drops of dew. It cools the scorching heat of men's passions, as the evening dews cool the air and refresh the earth. It contributes very much to our fruitfulness in everything that is good; it moistens the heart, and makes it tender and fit to receive the good seed of the word; as, on the contrary, malice and bitterness unfit us to receive it, 1Pe 2:1. It is as the dew of Hermon, a common hill (for brotherly love is the beauty and benefit of civil societies), and as the dew that descended upon the mountains of Zion, a holy hill, for it contributes greatly to the fruitfulness of sacred societies.  Both Hermon and Zion will wither without this dew. It is said of the dew that it tarrieth not for man, nor waiteth for the sons of men, Mic 5:7. Nor should our love to our brethren stay for theirs to us (that is publican's love), but should go before it--that is divine love. 

PRAYER POINT:  Lord, unite us together with love that we may see good of dwelling together in love in Jesus name.

DAILY BIBLE READING IN A YEAR –  Psalms 147-150.

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