Psalm 133—Sunday’s
psalm is a Psalm of brother love, and life forevermore. In verse2: At the high
point in his consecration ceremony the high priest was anointed with oil (see
Exodus 29:7) In verse3 - The dew is seen as a symbol of blessing. Mt. Hermon
has an exceptionally heavy dew fall, which meant greater fertility there than
elsewhere in the days before piped water and mechanical sprinklers. This should
move us to pray, Lord God; You have
poured into our hearts the precious oil of Your Spirit of love. Make us of one
heart and of one will, so that we may be true members of the body of Jesus
Christ, united as He has commanded us; and to You be the glory now and forever.
Amen
Psalm 133 – The Blessed Unity of God’s People
Of the fifteen psalms
in the series, Psalm 133 is the last of the four attributed to King David in
the title: A Song of Ascents. Of David.
We don’t know exactly when David composed this song, but one likely occasion
was when David was finally received as king over all the tribes of Israel,
ending a terrible season of national division and discord.
It could date from
the crowning of David at Hebron when the leaders of the nation were, for a time
at least, of one heart and mind (see 2 Samuel 5:1; 1 Chronicles 12:38-40)[2]
[1]
The Resurrection of our Lord Schnorr von Carolsfeld,
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personal and congregational use.
[3] Collect for Psalm 133, For All the Saints, A Prayer Book For and By the Church, Vol. I © 1994 The American Lutheran Publicity Bureau, Delhi, NY
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