1. Unity
Psalm133

2. Unity
The unity of God’s people is a key to releasing the blessings of God upon communities of His people
Perhaps too often we concentrate on our own relationship with God
We have been called into a family, a body, a church and we need to relate well together
The Psalmist (David) knows the joy of unity and also the dangers of division

3. Unity “Behold” – look and see something important Good and pleasant
Brethren – Hebrew “‘ach” – used around 740 in the OT. Refers to natural blood brothers but also to neighbours and fellow craftsmen (see Isaiah 41:6,7)
Dwell together – spending time, relying on one another, comfortable in each other’s presence

4. Unity “Unity” – not uniformity
A deliberate stance of laying down our own agendas for the common good
Unity is strength/ stronger together
Together we can achieve far more than we can on our own

5. Unity “Precious oil” – an oil of anointing
Used to signify the Holy Spirit
A sign of God’s presence with the one anointed, one set apart for a task or role
There is so much oil that it spreads down the face and beard of the one anointed, a plentiful supply
The priestly robes touched by the oil

6. Unity “Dew of Hermon” – a gentle, refreshing supply for growth
Hermon is a mountain in northern Israel far from Zion in Jerusalem
Zion is often a picture of God’s people
The refreshment comes from afar
The Lord has commanded His blessing on His unified people
The blessing of “life forevermore”

7. Unity
Our response
Unity does not come easily, it needs to be worked at sometimes
United for a purpose – to glorify God together
United for a purpose – to bring more people into His wonderful family
United for a purpose – to see God’s enemy defeated
Do you want God’s blessing on you and our church – “dwell together in unity!”