How Good and Pleasant
01/19/2026
“How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!”
— Psalm 133:1 (NIV)
Unity is one of those things we all long for, yet often struggle to maintain. The psalmist doesn’t say unity is merely useful or practical, he calls it good and pleasant. It is good because it reflects the very heart of God, and it is pleasant because it brings life, peace, and strength wherever it is present.
Psalm 133 was written as a song for people traveling together toward worship. That matters. Unity isn’t forged in comfort; it’s formed on the journey. When people walk together through effort, sacrifice, misunderstandings, and grace, something beautiful happens. God meets them there.
Think about moments when unity was missing. Tension drains energy. Division clouds purpose. But when unity is restored, even difficult circumstances feel lighter. Unity doesn’t mean we always agree, it means we choose love, humility, and commitment over pride and isolation. It means we value relationship more than being right.
In families, unity looks like choosing forgiveness over bitterness. In churches, it looks like serving the mission over personal preference. In friendships, it looks like staying at the table when it would be easier to walk away. Scripture teaches that God commands His blessing where unity is present. That means unity isn’t just something we enjoy, it’s something God responds to.
Today’s verse invites us to ask an honest question: Am I a carrier of unity or a contributor to division? The answer matters more than we often realize.
Pause today and reflect on the spaces God has placed you. Your home, your workplace, your church, your friendships. Unity doesn’t start in the crowd; it starts in the heart.
Action Steps:
• Pray for unity before responding in tense conversations
• Choose understanding before defending your position
• Reach out to someone you may have distanced yourself from
• Speak words that build up rather than tear down
Today’s challenge:
Be intentional about promoting unity in one relationship today, even if it requires humility or a first step from you.
Prayer:
Lord, thank You for showing us that unity is good and pleasing to You. Search my heart and reveal any pride, offense, or unforgiveness that threatens unity in my relationships. Help me to be a peacemaker, a bridge-builder, and a reflection of Your love. May my life create space for Your blessing to flow. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Pastor Jeff
#LoveGod #LovePeople #FindFreedom #FindYourDesign
“How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!”
— Psalm 133:1 (NIV)
Unity is one of those things we all long for, yet often struggle to maintain. The psalmist doesn’t say unity is merely useful or practical, he calls it good and pleasant. It is good because it reflects the very heart of God, and it is pleasant because it brings life, peace, and strength wherever it is present.
Psalm 133 was written as a song for people traveling together toward worship. That matters. Unity isn’t forged in comfort; it’s formed on the journey. When people walk together through effort, sacrifice, misunderstandings, and grace, something beautiful happens. God meets them there.
Think about moments when unity was missing. Tension drains energy. Division clouds purpose. But when unity is restored, even difficult circumstances feel lighter. Unity doesn’t mean we always agree, it means we choose love, humility, and commitment over pride and isolation. It means we value relationship more than being right.
In families, unity looks like choosing forgiveness over bitterness. In churches, it looks like serving the mission over personal preference. In friendships, it looks like staying at the table when it would be easier to walk away. Scripture teaches that God commands His blessing where unity is present. That means unity isn’t just something we enjoy, it’s something God responds to.
Today’s verse invites us to ask an honest question: Am I a carrier of unity or a contributor to division? The answer matters more than we often realize.
Pause today and reflect on the spaces God has placed you. Your home, your workplace, your church, your friendships. Unity doesn’t start in the crowd; it starts in the heart.
Action Steps:
• Pray for unity before responding in tense conversations
• Choose understanding before defending your position
• Reach out to someone you may have distanced yourself from
• Speak words that build up rather than tear down
Today’s challenge:
Be intentional about promoting unity in one relationship today, even if it requires humility or a first step from you.
Prayer:
Lord, thank You for showing us that unity is good and pleasing to You. Search my heart and reveal any pride, offense, or unforgiveness that threatens unity in my relationships. Help me to be a peacemaker, a bridge-builder, and a reflection of Your love. May my life create space for Your blessing to flow. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Pastor Jeff
#LoveGod #LovePeople #FindFreedom #FindYourDesign
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