Show Don't Tell: Psalm 133

Imagine a sun-drenched morning in the ancient hills of Judah. The air is thick with the scent of wildflowers, and a gentle breeze dances across the landscape. It’s here, amidst the beauty of creation, that David penned the words of Psalm 133, beckoning us to witness the splendor of unity among God’s people. “How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!”

Picture Aaron, the high priest, standing before the gathered Israelites, his heart swelling with pride and purpose. As the fragrant oil—rich and thick—pours over his head, it glistens in the sunlight, cascading down his beard, soaking into the collar of his robe. This is no small dribble; it is a lavish anointing, an extravagant expression of God’s blessing. You can almost hear the soft, soothing sound of oil flowing, like a gentle stream, a symbol of God’s presence saturating His people.

Now, shift your gaze to the distant peaks of Mount Hermon, renowned for its heavy dew that blankets the earth, bringing life and freshness to all it touches. Imagine that dew falling not just on the mountain, but on the dry ground of Zion, awakening it to new life. It’s in this sacred moment of union—where the anointing oil and the morning dew meet—that God promises to bestow His blessings, even life forevermore.

Unity isn’t just a concept; it’s an aromatic, overflowing reality that brings forth God’s goodness. In the congregation, when hearts beat as one, there is a palpable sense of joy, a fragrance of love so intoxicating that the world cannot help but take notice. When we gather in unity, we become vessels of God’s grace, overflowing with the promise of life.