Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Brotherly Unity is Pleasant and Good

Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!  It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron’s beard: that went down to the skirts of his garments;  As the dew of Hermon, and as the dew that descended upon the mountains of Zion: for there the LORD commanded the blessing, even life for evermore.
         Dear Brothers and Sisters, we are gathered here as God’s people and not merely God’s people, but the brothers and sisters at Providence Church. This is a glorious gathering of communion, reconciliation in Jesus Christ. Has there been discord? Let it pass in the blood of Jesus. Has there been offenses? Forgive them in Jesus. Has there been strife? Let it be healed in Christ. Has there been misunderstanding? Seek to understand by the power of the Spirit.

         When we commune together, look around at the brethren and eat and drink of Jesus, by faith, let us also repent and forgive, by faith, receiving and granting grace in abundance, just as our Lord has granted to us, so that we can look grace into the eyes of our brothers with true sincerity of heart. Then shall we be known by our love for the brethren. Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!

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