How wonderful and pleasant it is
when brothers live together in harmony!For harmony is as precious as the anointing oil
that was poured over Aaron’s head,
that ran down his beard
and onto the border of his robe.
Harmony is as refreshing as the dew from Mount Hermon
that falls on the mountains of Zion.
And there the Lord has pronounced his blessing,
even life everlasting.
Psalm 133:1-3
For most of my life I lived under the lie that I couldn’t fit it. When I first came to Fount Church, I quickly realized I was not just stepping into a church but into a story of friendships that started long before me. That fact honestly made me nervous and reminded me of the lie that I wouldn’t belong or fit in; I almost didn’t want to keep going. Little did I know that by stepping into community, I was also stepping into the harmony and healing that Psalm 133 is speaking of. David describes harmony as pleasant, refreshing, and precious, but if we look at our own relationships we would have to admit that it is easier said than done. In fact, without the power of the Holy Spirit, I’ve learned that living in harmony with our brothers and sisters is not just hard —it’s impossible.
Just like Aaron needed the anointing oil to fulfill his call to unify Israel, we need the anointing of the Holy Spirit to live out our calling to live in harmony with one another. The fear of being hurt, misunderstood, or rejected often keeps us from being in fellowship, but the truth is, the harmony and unity of community is healing. It’s as refreshing as the dew that flows down from Mount Hermon, nourishing and reviving dry lands. I love the imagery of this psalm because it’s a downward flow that covers and reaches to the ends—from the Holy Spirit, onto us, and then to those around us. Harmony takes more than one person, and we need to trust that God wants to give us good things through harmonious relationships; He’s placed us in a spiritual family because He knows we need each other!
In the same way God promises that when we draw close to Him, He will draw near to us, when we draw near to others, we experience His plan for harmony and healing. In the moments where I’ve felt tired, frustrated, and lost, God has used these very friendships to bring me to a place of healing and refreshing.
Keith Champaco
Dear God, thank you for being who you say you are; the One who promised to refresh me when I’m weak. You care about every part of my life. Please reveal people around me who can help me draw closer to you. Thank you for bringing a spiritual family into my life for me to live in harmony with. I pray that you would bring healing through the harmony demonstrated within this community.
