The Shepherd's Desk
September Pastoral Letter
Unity Has Its Benefits
Psalm 133:1-3 CEB
1 Look at how good and pleasing it is
when families live together as one!
2 It is like expensive oil
poured over the head,
running down onto the beard--
Aaron’s beard!--
which extended over the collar
of his robes.
3 It is like the dew on Mount Hermon
streaming down
onto the mountains of Zion
because it is there that the Lord
has commanded the blessing:
everlasting life.
Here the psalmist describes the benefits of unity, often emphasizing the value of coming together in harmony and the blessings that arise from such unity. The author conveys that unity among people, particularly in a community or a family, is a source of strength, peace, and divine favor.
In many interpretations, this unity is likened to precious oils or dew that refresh and nourish, symbolizing abundance and vitality. The idea is that when individuals work together and support one another, they create an environment that fosters growth, joy, and stability.
Moreover, the author may be highlighting the spiritual dimension of unity, suggesting that it is not only beneficial on a social level but also aligns with a higher purpose or divine will. This unity can lead to a sense of belonging and shared purpose, which can be deeply fulfilling.
Overall, the message encourages individuals to seek harmony and collaboration, recognizing that such efforts lead to collective well-being and a deeper connection with one another and with the divine. Unity is portrayed as a powerful force that brings about blessings and a sense of community.
This is something that is truly missing in our churches, society, nation, and the world at this moment. For some reason, people have succumbed to voices of hate and divisiveness, unfortunately embracing lies, innuendos, and misinformation on a grand scale. We in the five-fold ministry must begin to address this issue. We need to return to the basics of prayer, unity, and the foundational values of our faith that reflect the nature and attitude of the Lord, rather than perpetuating the current spirit of alienation and tribalism.
We must give people hope, just as the Lord did when He came into the world. He recognized how the faith had become broken down and how the religious leaders of the day had replaced true religion with lifeless rituals.
He revealed the love of God, and the life and power in having faith in the Living God, transforming a dormant faith into a vibrant, living force for good. As believers came together and embraced this Good News, God prepared the way for the Church. This divine unity and prayer led to the revelation of God's epic power on the day of Pentecost.
Unity has its benefits, but only when it is deeply rooted in divine principles and prayer.
Unity Has Its Benefits
Psalm 133:1-3 CEB
1 Look at how good and pleasing it is
when families live together as one!
2 It is like expensive oil
poured over the head,
running down onto the beard--
Aaron’s beard!--
which extended over the collar
of his robes.
3 It is like the dew on Mount Hermon
streaming down
onto the mountains of Zion
because it is there that the Lord
has commanded the blessing:
everlasting life.
Here the psalmist describes the benefits of unity, often emphasizing the value of coming together in harmony and the blessings that arise from such unity. The author conveys that unity among people, particularly in a community or a family, is a source of strength, peace, and divine favor.
In many interpretations, this unity is likened to precious oils or dew that refresh and nourish, symbolizing abundance and vitality. The idea is that when individuals work together and support one another, they create an environment that fosters growth, joy, and stability.
Moreover, the author may be highlighting the spiritual dimension of unity, suggesting that it is not only beneficial on a social level but also aligns with a higher purpose or divine will. This unity can lead to a sense of belonging and shared purpose, which can be deeply fulfilling.
Overall, the message encourages individuals to seek harmony and collaboration, recognizing that such efforts lead to collective well-being and a deeper connection with one another and with the divine. Unity is portrayed as a powerful force that brings about blessings and a sense of community.
This is something that is truly missing in our churches, society, nation, and the world at this moment. For some reason, people have succumbed to voices of hate and divisiveness, unfortunately embracing lies, innuendos, and misinformation on a grand scale. We in the five-fold ministry must begin to address this issue. We need to return to the basics of prayer, unity, and the foundational values of our faith that reflect the nature and attitude of the Lord, rather than perpetuating the current spirit of alienation and tribalism.
We must give people hope, just as the Lord did when He came into the world. He recognized how the faith had become broken down and how the religious leaders of the day had replaced true religion with lifeless rituals.
He revealed the love of God, and the life and power in having faith in the Living God, transforming a dormant faith into a vibrant, living force for good. As believers came together and embraced this Good News, God prepared the way for the Church. This divine unity and prayer led to the revelation of God's epic power on the day of Pentecost.
Unity has its benefits, but only when it is deeply rooted in divine principles and prayer.
