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Psalm 133: Union with Christ

Psalm 133 is a well-known, well-quoted, yet unusual chapter, because as it starts by talking about unity of the brethren, it then likens that unity to things that seem to have very little in common with it.

While meditating on this verse, the Lord gave me some wonderful insight into this Psalm.


1 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren (brothers) to dwell together in unity!

2
It is like the precious ointment (fragrant oil) poured on the head, that ran down the beard, even the beard of Aaron [the first high priest], that came down upon the collar and skirts of his garments [consecrating the whole body].

3
It is like the dew... that descended upon the hills of Zion; for there the Lord has commanded the blessing, even life forevermore.  


So what does unity have to do with oil (lots of oil !!) and rain falling on mountains? 


Let's start with v1

1 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren (brothers) to dwell together in unity! 

Let's focus on the word 'DWELL'

In Revelation 2:13, Jesus says I know where you live - a place where Satan sits enthroned... - where Satan dwells.  (AMP)

My focus on this verse is NOT on Satan, it's on two powerful words ('enthroned' & 'dwells') that, in this verse, are the same and interchangeable

These words are closely related as we understand the word "dwell" means to occupy and live in. Its your domain and location from where you live and conduct your affairs. 
To be "enthroned" is to sit on a throne, "dwelling" in a palace - ruling with authority over a conquered area. 


Now in Romans 8:11, it states that if the
same Spirit that raised Christ from the dead dwells (sits enthroned) in you, He will quicken your mortal bodies! 

And if the Spirit has that throne or seat of authority in you, then you are a true son of God! For... 
as many are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God!  Ro. 8v14

You see, God has many children, those born again into His family, but not as many sons! Galatians 4:1-7 is a must read and explains this beautifully! 

It tell us that as long as the son is still a child, he
differs nothing from a slave EVEN THOUGH he is heir to his father's whole estate! But when the child reaches a state of maturity and realizes that all belongs to him and he begins to rule over his father's estate with designated authority, he becomes a son in his father's house! 

Ro. 8:17 states that if we are God's children, then we are
heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ. 

As children, we are all heirs but with a mindset of being freed slaves or servants! But the sons are the ones who step into their rightful place, and begin to rule in His Kingdom with Christ - as joint-heirs with Him, being led by the Spirit! 

And in Ro. 8:19, we see that the earth is longing for the sons of God - joint-heir rulers - to be manifested or come into the light!
Sons dwell, occupy and sit enthroned!


Now let's take another look at Psalm 133:1 
 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren (brothers) to dwell together in unity

Ro. 8:29 states that "
God chose us to be molded into the image of His Son, Who is Jesus... the FIRSTBORN AMONG MANY BRETHREN'' or the oldest Son of many sons! Jesus is our older brother!

Therefore, because of what we now know, this verse can be read as "
Behold, how good and how pleasant it is when brethren ie. you and Jesus, sit enthroned as joint-heirs together in unity!"

Wow! that verse takes on a whole new meaning! Ephesians 2:6 says He has raised us up together and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus...



Now in the light of this context, let's look at verse 2 and see what v1 is likened to!

 
2 It is like the precious ointment (fragrant oil) poured on the head, that ran down the beard, even the beard of Aaron [the first high priest], that came down upon the collar and skirts of his garments[consecrating the whole body]. 

Two points to make here is that firstly, in Bible days, God-chosen kings were
anointed with oil before they sat on thrones! (King Saul, David, Jehu etc). 

Secondly, we are the BODY OF CHRIST, and Christ Himself is the anointed HEAD! Colossians 1:18


Acts 10:38 says "
How God anointed (poured oil upon) and consecrated Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power and how He went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil - for God was with Him."

Verse 2 again
It is like the precious ointment (fragrant oil) poured (anointed) on the head (WHO IS CHRIST), that ran down the beard, even the beard of Aaron [the first high priest], that came down upon the collar and skirts of his garments [consecrating the whole body (WE ARE THE BODY!)]. 


The same Kingly anointing oil that God anointed Jesus with flows down onto us... His body! YOU ARE ANOINTED WITH ACTS 10:38!

"
How God anointed (poured oil upon) and consecrated ... YOUR NAME! ... with the Holy Spirit and power and how ...YOU CAN & MUST GO ... about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil - for God ...IS WITH YOU!

Romans 8:31 "What shall we say in regard to all these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?"


Now for verse 3

3 It is like the dew... that descended upon the hills of Zion; for there the Lord has commanded the blessing, even life forevermore.  

We are Zion, the city on a hill that cannot be hidden! Matt. 5:14 

Just as the Holy Spirit anointing oil flows onto Jesus and onto us, so Heaven's rain falls on us and is not supposed to be stored up and held back like a dam wall, barracking the flow, but rather the rain forms the river of Life that flows down from Zion, down to the world below! 


Isaiah 55 speaks about this rain, which is also His Word, that goes forth from His mouth and causes fruit to come forth!


For
there... in that state of union and unity with Christ, being anointed and allowing our rivers of Life to flow (John 7:37-38) ... God commands the blessing (not 'a' blessing, but 'the' blessing), even LIFE

THE RIVER OF LIFE FLOWING FROM THE THRONE OF GOD IS ON THE INSIDE OF YOU AND NEEDS TO FLOW! IT'S GOD'S CHOSEN PIPELINE CONNECTING HEAVEN TO EARTH ! 


You are sons, brothers, anointed kings and co-heirs enthroned in heavenly places WITH and IN Christ Jesus! 


You have been anointed with the same Acts 10:38 oil that Jesus was anointed with! Go and do good and heal all oppressed by devil, for God is with you!


You have that river of life on the inside of you! Let it flow!


You have the same Spirit that raised Christ from the dead dwelling in you!


Freely you have received, Church, freely give! Now GO!


HEAL THE SICK, CLEANSE THE LEPER, RAISE THE DEAD, CAST OUT DEVILS. DECLARE THAT THE KINGDOM OF GOD HAS COME UPON THEM!

I CHARGE YOU !