When Brothers Dwell in Unity

"Why can't we all just get along?" Sounds like a crazy pipe dream in our culture. Unity among a group of people often takes incredible energy to build, yet a quick moment can destroy it. Our Psalm this week is a song of praise for the unity of God's people. The pilgrims have arrived in Jerusalem, they are overjoyed to be joining the myriads of the Hebrew brothers and sisters who have come from around the world, gathered to celebrate God's grace, forgiveness, and provision for them. People who have been separated by miles and ideas have come together with a common need and a common Redeemer. So, they sing in celebration about the beauty of unity. It is interesting that as Jesus prays over His disciples, in a prayer where He could have asked for anything, He asked the Father that we may be one---unified. The world is so disjointed and way too often so is the church. Our challenge today is to pursue unity in the Gospel and for our mission.