Psalm 133:1-3 ESV
[1] Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity! [2] It is like the precious oil on the head, running down on the beard, on the beard of Aaron, running down on the collar of his robes! [3] It is like the dew of Hermon, which falls on the mountains of Zion! For there the Lord has commanded the blessing, life forevermore.
https://bible.com/bible/59/psa.133.1-3.ESV
In Exodus, the anointing oil used for Aaron and his sons symbolized their consecration and set apart status for holy service to God, representing divine grace and spiritual authority.
Divine Grace:
The pouring of oil on Aaron’s head was seen as a symbol of God’s grace and favor being bestowed upon him and his descendants.
Spiritual Authority:
The anointing oil, along with the priestly garments, conveyed the authority and power needed to conduct religious rituals and represent God to the people.
Unity and Blessing:
The oil’s flow from Aaron’s head down to his beard and clothing in Psalm 133:2 is often interpreted as a symbol of unity and blessing flowing from God to the priests and then to the people.
No imitation:
The oil was “holy for the Lord” and no one was to make any like it, symbolizing the uniqueness and sacredness of God’s grace and power.
Today, God’s divine grace and favor is poured out on every believer who repents of their sin, turns to Jesus Christ, our eternal high priest, and receives Him as Lord and Savior. His eternal sacrifice is applied, like oil poured on the head of Aaron, running down onto his beard. Covered from head to toe with God’s grace and favor.
When we dwell together in unity, there is great love; grace,mercy and forgiveness, which completes the picture presented in Psalm 133, of the anointing oil that was poured out on Aaron and his sons, setting them apart as priests, chosen and anointed by God by His grace and power
1 Peter 2:4-9 NLT
[4] You are coming to Christ, who is the living cornerstone of God’s temple. He was rejected by people, but he was chosen by God for great honor. [5] And you are living stones that God is building into his spiritual temple. What’s more, you are his holy priests. Through the mediation of Jesus Christ, you offer spiritual sacrifices that please God. [6] As the Scriptures say, “I am placing a cornerstone in Jerusalem, chosen for great honor, and anyone who trusts in him will never be disgraced.” [7] Yes, you who trust him recognize the honor God has given him. But for those who reject him, “The stone that the builders rejected has now become the cornerstone.” [8] And, “He is the stone that makes people stumble, the rock that makes them fall.” They stumble because they do not obey God’s word, and so they meet the fate that was planned for them. [9] But you are not like that, for you are a chosen people. You are royal priests, a holy nation, God’s very own possession. As a result, you can show others the goodness of God, for he called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light.
https://bible.com/bible/116/1pe.2.4-9.NLT
Because of God’s great grace and mercy poured out on us who have believed in His name, received Him as Lord and Savior, we can now share this same love and goodness with others. This is the complete picture as presented by the Psalmist here in Psalm 133. It’s a perfect picture of God’s grace, mercy, forgiveness and favor, poured out on us, anointing every believer to be His priests and intercessors, interceding on behalf of others. When we come together through prayer and support of one another, we are fulfilling God’s calling on our lives, which is the Great commandment.
Love God with all of your heart, mind, soul and strength, and your neighbor as yourself. So many pictures that point to the will of God in our lives, living together in love and unity
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