Unity and Collaboration: Day 2

“How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony!” – Psalm 133:1   

King David praises the beautiful gift and sacred duty of unity among God’s people: “How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity.”

It is good and pleasant for God’s people to live together in unity because our harmonious and loving interactions please the Lord. Jesus prayed for us to be united as one, just as He and the Father are one. Living in unity reflects the integral, triune relationship among God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Likewise, unity brings fulfillment and happiness to those who experience it. Our accord brings glory to God; and causes believers to become appealing witnesses of Christ’s love to the unbelieving world.

When we pursue unity, we no longer live according to our old, self-serving desires but instead follow the apostle Paul’s recommendation:

“Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God. Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love. Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace. For there is one body and one Spirit, just as you have been called to one glorious hope for the future.”

Ultimately, God’s purpose, “the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure” is to unite all people under His rule and “bring unity to all things in heaven and on earth under Christ.”

     -Pastor Maurice Brister
Pastor: Unity Bible Baptist Church, North Little Rock