Psalm 133:1 How wonderful and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony! (NLT)
This verse has often made me chuckle because it seems rare that my children “live together in harmony.” However, I’m coming to realize that conflict, and working through that conflict, is an important part of development in life in general.
Psalm 133:1 How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity! (NIV)
I don’t think the purpose of this verse was to inspire Christians everywhere to just smile and nod, agreeing, carte blanche, with everything. I think as Christians, part of our responsibility is to challenge each other’s thinking, encourage each other to think deeply and broadly about issues, taking the time to hear opposing views and try to understand them. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always happen.
Psalm 133:1 It is truly wonderful when the people of God live together in peace. (CEV)
Lord, Thank You for this day and this scripture. Thank You for the reminder that living in harmony means having rich, full conversations, not getting so entrenched in our positions that we treat each other with contempt instead of with Your fierce, forgiving love. Help us, Lord, to be more like You. Draw us closer. Amen.
Psalm 133:1 How wonderful it is, how pleasant, for God’s people to live together in harmony! (GNT)
Have a blessed day.