Heaven on Earth (3 of 5)
Series: Summer in the Psalms
Keith Krell
Psalm 133:1-3
Have you ever used the phrase, ''Heaven on earth?'' If so, in what context did you use it? I've heard this phrase expressed in a variety of contexts. A mother might say, ''A night without the kids would be 'Heaven on earth.''' A couple might say, ''A Caribbean cruise would be 'Heaven on earth.''' A teenager might say, ''A week at home without my parents would be 'Heaven on earth.''' I might say, ''A tub of bubblegum ice cream all to myself would be 'Heaven on earth.'''
Obviously, all of these possibilities fall woefully short of ''Heaven on earth.'' But the Bible tells us that there is such a thing as ''Heaven on earth.'' What does God consider ''Heaven on earth?'' God's idea of heaven on earth is when His people glorify Him by coming together. In Psalm 133 we'll discover that unity is Heaven on earth.
But perhaps you're saying, ''Not so fast! Unity and Christians don't go together . . . Unity and the church don't go together.'' Many Christians have been frustrated by the disunity of the church. They have spent sleepless nights because of unresolved conflicts. They have spent endless hours seeking to reconcile people. The issues have been avoided rather than confronted. Some Christians give money, letting the pastors know as the check is handed over that they expect favors and influence. And others have been hurt by gossip that has come in the form of prayer requests or ''deep Christian concern.''
The title of our psalm is, ''A Song of Ascents.'' Fifteen of the psalms (120-134) bear this description, and were likely sung by Jews as they made their way to Jerusalem for the feasts. David wrote this brief psalm. What better person to write this psalm than David. If there was ever a person who longed for unity it was David. For most of his life, David was dogged by the discord of a dysfunctional family. It started in his formative years. David and his brothers lived toget ...
Series: Summer in the Psalms
Keith Krell
Psalm 133:1-3
Have you ever used the phrase, ''Heaven on earth?'' If so, in what context did you use it? I've heard this phrase expressed in a variety of contexts. A mother might say, ''A night without the kids would be 'Heaven on earth.''' A couple might say, ''A Caribbean cruise would be 'Heaven on earth.''' A teenager might say, ''A week at home without my parents would be 'Heaven on earth.''' I might say, ''A tub of bubblegum ice cream all to myself would be 'Heaven on earth.'''
Obviously, all of these possibilities fall woefully short of ''Heaven on earth.'' But the Bible tells us that there is such a thing as ''Heaven on earth.'' What does God consider ''Heaven on earth?'' God's idea of heaven on earth is when His people glorify Him by coming together. In Psalm 133 we'll discover that unity is Heaven on earth.
But perhaps you're saying, ''Not so fast! Unity and Christians don't go together . . . Unity and the church don't go together.'' Many Christians have been frustrated by the disunity of the church. They have spent sleepless nights because of unresolved conflicts. They have spent endless hours seeking to reconcile people. The issues have been avoided rather than confronted. Some Christians give money, letting the pastors know as the check is handed over that they expect favors and influence. And others have been hurt by gossip that has come in the form of prayer requests or ''deep Christian concern.''
The title of our psalm is, ''A Song of Ascents.'' Fifteen of the psalms (120-134) bear this description, and were likely sung by Jews as they made their way to Jerusalem for the feasts. David wrote this brief psalm. What better person to write this psalm than David. If there was ever a person who longed for unity it was David. For most of his life, David was dogged by the discord of a dysfunctional family. It started in his formative years. David and his brothers lived toget ...
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