Unity . . . Pleasing To God

"Behold, How Good And How Pleasant It Is 

For Brethren To Dwell Together In Unity!" 

Psalm 133:1

I would think all of us, who love our Lord God, work each day toward wanting to do good in order to please Him. The above verse however, says it is good and pleasant in God's eyes to live in harmony with our brethren. In this verse brethren means all mankind. As a result it is our Lord God's good and perfect will for all of mankind to "dwell together in unity."

All we have to do is listen to the news each day to ascertain that all of God's creation is not dwelling in unity. This raises the question, why has this been a major problem throughout all of history? A very important reason for this is our evil adversary Satan roams about the earth seeking whom he may devour, 1 Peter 5:8.

However, we will concentrate our message this week on the continuing conflict in the relationship between the Jewish people and their enemies. When our Lord God established the Abrahamic Covenant in Genesis 12:2 He said, "I will make you a great nation; I will bless you and make your name great; and you shall be a blessing." The "you" referred to in this verse are the descendants of Isaac. In Genesis 18:19 God says, "I will establish My Covenant with Isaac for an everlasting Covenant and with his descendants after him."

A primary reason for the conflict between Jews and their enemies is the false interpretation of God's Word in Genesis 12:2 and Genesis 18:19. The descendants of Ishmael, Abraham's son through Hagar, believe God established the Abrahamic Covenant through Ishmael and his descendants. This is not the truth of God's Word!   

The truth for all mankind to know is our Lord God loves all of His creation including the descendants of Ishmael. He desires for all mankind to come to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. We hear of Arab men having visions of Jesus and instantly being saved. Bless and praise His holy name! The unity of faith leads to the unity of the brethren.

What can we do to facilitate God's desire for "brethren to live in unity?" Of course, we need to pray fervently but also share the Gospel message with boldness. Romans 10:14-15 says, "How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher? And how shall they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: 'How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the Gospel of peace, who bring glad tidings of good things!'"

Let all of us share the "Good News" with all the brethren!

May The Lord Bless You And Keep You This Day And Each Day,

Frank