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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