Partnering With Each Other - Unity

Partnering With Each Other - Unity

The Blessing of the Corporate Anointing - Unity

Psalm 133:1-3 KJVS 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.

Unity is established in a very interesting context here as it positions it as a place that can be inhabited. Using the word dwell speaks to a place of constant mutual abode.

The text qualifies the individuals that can create the condition for this to occur as “brethren”.

This is beyond agreement but requires a deep connection that is created by forces outside of my own will and decision.

It speaks to a relationship that is built on a common heritage with reciprocal actions.

This circumstance is described as being good and pleasant.

That unity is described “as” an ointment or oil utilizing the example of the anointing of Aaron.

This scripture describes what the anointing of Aaron as high priest was like. It was a complete anointing that covered his entire being.

The description of the ointment is that it is precious. Precious ointment carried a sweet aroma that radiated from the one wearing it.

Unity is not just seen but it presents an aroma that attracts the world.

“What a sacred thing must brotherly love be when it can be likened to an oil which must never be poured on any man but on the Lord’s high-priest alone!” Charles Spurgeon

The submission here is that there is no independent personal anointing but it is given by God, intended to benefit the entire body.

• Dwelling together must transcend physical presence and include spiritual purpose. Acts 2:1

• Spiritual unity is accomplished when spiritual order is achieved. 1 Corinthians 14:40 KJVS - 40 Let all things be done decently and in order.

• Spiritual unity facilitates the flow of God’s anointing.

• Corporate anointing impacts the head first before it flows to the rest.

• The head is a number of gifts and competencies working together for the leadership of the body.

• The anointing is in adequate measure to affect the entire body.

Application

1. Vs 2 expresses the idea that as Aaron needed this anointing that gave him access to function effectively in the priesthood, unity is required to access the presence of God.

   
   

2. Vs 3 expresses the idea that as the dew moistened the otherwise parched earth of Zion making it green and fruitful so unity produces the conditions for the heath and abundance of the body.

The dew came at nights to refresh the earth after the brutal beating of the sun to prepare it for the day ahead.

• So unity refreshes us from the harshness of the environment we live in and prepare us for what is to come.

• It is God’s enriching and refreshing agent for His people.

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PARTNERING WITH EACH OTHER

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Selfishness and myopic behaviors are not Christian values but are much more related to sinful or fleshly manifested behaviors.

In order to fully understand this concept of partnering we must return to the beginning.

Genesis 1:26 KJVS And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.

The introductory thought to the creation of man was in the community that we call the trinity. The pronouns used are all plural in number and indicates sameness of purpose and not sameness of persons.

The assignment is transferred in the same manner and spirit in which it was conceived.

Dr Tony Evans “Unity is oneness of purpose, not sameness of persons”

• It speaks to a collaborative endeavour.

• It speaks to a common desire.

• It speaks to a contributive environment.

• It speaks to a connected entity

1. The foundation of every effective partnership is purpose.

2. The road map for every effective partnership is a clear vision

3. Agreement is the ability to establish and maintain singular focus pursuing the common goal and rejecting personal interests.

We were created for community.

Community is not an option but it is the only platform on which the kingdom is built.

The first need identified after the creation of man reflects the nature God intended for human existence.

Genesis 2:18 KJVS And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him.

Partnering and The Blessing of companionship

Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 KJVS Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour. [10] For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe to him that is alone when he falleth; for he hath not another to help him up. [11] Again, if two lie together, then they have heat: but how can one be warm alone? [12] And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.

• Productivity increased

• Protection and support

• Potential for comfort

• Power to win

Partnering and The Blessing of Commonality

Genesis 11:1-7 KJVS And the whole earth was of one language, and of one speech. [2] And it came to pass, as they journeyed from the east, that they found a plain in the land of Shinar; and they dwelt there. [3] And they said one to another, Go to, let us make brick, and burn them throughly. And they had brick for stone, and slime had they for morter. [4] And they said, Go to, let us build us a city and a tower, whose top may reach unto heaven; and let us make us a name, lest we be scattered abroad upon the face of the whole earth. [5] And the LORD came down to see the city and the tower, which the children of men builded. [6] And the LORD said, Behold, the people is one, and they have all one language; and this they begin to do: and now nothing will be restrained from them, which they have imagined to do. [7] Go to, let us go down, and there confound their language, that they may not understand one another's speech.

• Our communication is evidence of the effectiveness of our partnership.

• Our direction is proof of our commitment to our partnership.

• Our collaboration is the exercise and demonstration of our partnership.

• Our vision is the purpose of our partnership

• The presence proves the impact of our partnership

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Where is your mind set?

2025-08-03 | Pastor Dwight Saul | Where is your mind set?

Judges 6:11-15 11  Now the Angel of the Lord came and sat under the oak (terebinth) at Ophrah, which belonged to Joash the Abiezrite, and his son Gideon was beating wheat in the winepress to hide it from the Midianites.  12  And the Angel of the Lord appeared to him and said to him, The Lord is with you, you mighty man of [fearless] courage.  13  And Gideon said to him, O sir, if the Lord is with us, why is all this befallen us? And where are all His wondrous works of which our fathers told us, saying, Did not the Lord bring us up from Egypt? But now the Lord has forsaken us and given us into the hand of Midian.  14  The Lord turned to him and said, Go in this your might, and you shall save Israel from the hand of Midian. Have I not sent you?  15  Gideon said to Him, Oh Lord, how can I deliver Israel? Behold, my clan is the poorest in Manasseh, and I am the least in my father's house. 

2 Corinthians 10:4-5 4  For the weapons of our warfare are not physical [weapons of flesh and blood], but they are mighty before God for the overthrow and destruction of strongholds, 5  [Inasmuch as we] refute arguments and theories and reasonings and every proud and lofty thing that sets itself up against the [true] knowledge of God; and we lead every thought and purpose away captive into the obedience of Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One), 

1: Spiritual Attack on the Mind - Towards God

• Question God’s Providence: Why do bad things happen?

• Question God’s Power: Where are your miracles?

• Question God’s Plan: Is this God’s plan?

• Question God’s Presence: The Lord has forsaken us.

2: Spiritual Attack on the Mind – Towards Yourself

• Self-Concept: I am from a family of poor people.

• Self Esteem: I am the least valuable of all of them.

3: Spiritual Attack With God

Ephesians 6:10-18 10  In conclusion, be strong in the Lord [be empowered through your union with Him]; draw your strength from Him [that strength which His boundless might provides]. 11  Put on God's whole armor [the armor of a heavy-armed soldier which God supplies], that you may be able successfully to stand up against [all] the strategies and the deceits of the devil. 12  For we are not wrestling with flesh and blood [contending only with physical opponents], but against the despotisms, against the powers, against [the master spirits who are] the world rulers of this present darkness, against the spirit forces of wickedness in the heavenly (supernatural) sphere. 13  Therefore put on God's complete armor, that you may be able to resist and stand your ground on the evil day [of danger], and, having done all [the crisis demands], to stand [firmly in your place]. 14  Stand therefore [hold your ground], having tightened the belt of truth around your loins and having put on the breastplate of integrity and of moral rectitude and right standing with God, 15  And having shod your feet in preparation [to face the enemy with the firm-footed stability, the promptness, and the readiness produced by the good news] of the Gospel of peace. [Isa_52:7] 16  Lift up over all the [covering] shield of saving faith, upon which you can quench all the flaming missiles of the wicked [one]. 17  And take the helmet of salvation and the sword that the Spirit wields, which is the Word of God. 18  Pray at all times (on every occasion, in every season) in the Spirit, with all [manner of] prayer and entreaty. To that end keep alert and watch with strong purpose and perseverance, interceding in behalf of all the saints (God's consecrated people). 

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