“Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brothers to dwell together in unity.” (v. 1)
This Psalm, composed by David, has it’s message motivated by the happy occasion of the ending of the civil war between the two houses of Saul and David. The psalmist, having felt the sad effects of discord and division, expresses the great blessing of reconciliation and unity.
It is so sad when the church, or members within it’s body become entangled into a “war” of sorts with others. The affect of division and discord not only hurt the church from within, but it also does great harm to its witness and ministry to others.
We are all imperfect beings, and some discord and unpleasantness is sure to rear its ugly head from time to time in the church, as well as in our relationship with others. But, this is easily neutralized by the true brotherly love. May we remember, a church united in the earnest love of the Lord and for each other, is a well of goodness and joy to all those who dwell in and round about it.
The Truth: “Let brotherly love continue.” (Hebrews 13:1)
