I am so very thankful for God placing me in my family!
This is certain: Embracing the brokenness that affects us all may not carry us toward safety, but most surely toward wholeheartedness.
We may not see it, but these are the times when the unbearably wounded will themselves emerge as healers and leaders.
Yes. These are the times when we know that there is a place from which we can truly and wholeheartedly, give of ourselves. And spill light to those around us. Terry Hershey “SabbathMoments “
Psalm 133:1.2.3.
1 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! 2 It is like the precious oil upon the head, Running down on the beard, The beard of Aaron, Running down on the edge of his garments. 3 It is like the dew of Hermon, descending upon the mountains of Zion; For there the Lord commanded the blessing— Life forevermore. The New King James Version
Good and … pleasant may be rephrased as “great delight” or “good pleasure.” There is a sense of serene wonder in these words describing the unity of God’s people. Priests were anointed with a fragrant oil as a symbol of God’s blessing on their holy office. This psalm pictures the oil in such large quantity that it flows from the head to the beard to the garment of Aaron, who represented the priests of God. When God’s people live together in unity, they experience God’s blessing.
Horem, this high mountain to the north of Israel, received such large amounts of water that it seemed to be a source of moisture for the lands below. Similarly, the blessings of God flow to His people. The intent of God is for the good of His people in this life and in the life to come. The people of Israel rarely achieved the level of unity—or the level of blessing—that the poem describes. Ultimately, this is a portrait of the kingdom of God. One day there will be the spiritual unity of God’s people that this poem describes. The NKJV Study Bible
We cannot say too much, it were well if enough could be said, to persuade people to live together in peace. It is good for us, for our honour and comfort; and brings constant delight to those who live in unity. The pleasantness of this is likened to the holy anointing oil. This is the fruit of the Spirit, the proof of our union with Christ, and adorns his gospel. It is profitable as well as pleasing; it brings blessings numerous as the drops of dew. It cools the scorching heat of men’s passions, as the dews cool the air and refresh the earth. It moistens the heart, and makes it fit to receive the good seed of the word, and to make it fruitful. See the proof of the excellency of brotherly love: where brethren dwell together in unity, the Lord commands the blessing. God commands the blessing; man can but beg a blessing. Believers that live in love and peace, shall have the God of love and peace with them now, and they shall shortly be with him for ever, in the world of endless love and peace. May all who love the Lord forbear and forgive one another, as God, for Christ’s sake, hath forgiven them. Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary
Genesis 13:8 So Abram said to Lot, “Please let there be no strife between you and me, and between my herdsmen and your herdsmen; for we are brethren.
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