The author of Psalm 133 was David. It is a very short psalm, only three verses, but it shares with us the joy of a harmonious relationship that Aaron had with Moses and how unity is always good to have so that relationships with church, family, friends and co-workers is good.
David stated that unity is pleasant and precious. Unfortunately, unity does not abound in the church as it should. People disagree and cause division over unimportant issues. Some delight in causing tension by discrediting others. And that can also happen with family, relationships, jobs and even with friendships. Unity is important because (1) it makes the church a positive example to the world and helps draw others to us, (2) it helps us cooperate as a body of believers as God meant us to, giving us a foretaste of heaven; and (3) it renews and revitalizes ministry because there is less tension to sap our energy.
Living in unity does not mean that we will agree on everything, there will be many opinions just as there are many rules in a musical chord. But we must agree on our purpose in life - to work together for God. Our outward expression of unity will reflect our inward unity of purpose.
In verse 2, notated below, we read about "precious oil." This expensive oil was used by Moses to anoint Aaron as the first high priest of Israel (found in Exodus 29:7) and to dedicate all the priests to God's service. Brotherly unity, like the anointing oil, shows that we are dedicated to serving God wholeheartedly.
As a side note, in verse 3 where it says "the dew of Hermon" - Mount Hermon is the tallest mountain in Palestine, located northeast of the Sea of Galilee.
Psalm 133 / New International Version
ReplyDelete1 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 upon 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.