Guarding Unity from the Start

Psalm 133:1
“Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!”

Unity is one of God’s most precious gifts to the church—and one of the enemy’s favorite targets. Psalm 133 does not merely commend unity; it calls us to behold it. To recognize its beauty. To value it deeply. To protect it intentionally. Revival teaches us that unity is never accidental; it is cultivated.

Unity is not the absence of disagreement, nor is it the suppression of conviction. Biblical unity is agreement around Christ, submission to truth, and commitment to one another despite differences. It does not erase individuality—it sanctifies it. Revival clarifies what matters most and loosens our grip on lesser things.

Unity must be guarded because it is fragile. Pride fractures it. Gossip corrodes it. Unchecked offense poisons it. Satan rarely attacks the church head-on; he divides it quietly. Revival sharpens our awareness of these dangers and strengthens our resolve to resist them.

Guarding unity begins with the heart. It requires humility that listens, patience that bears, and love that refuses to assume the worst. Unity grows when believers choose grace over suspicion and reconciliation over resentment.

Saturday is an appropriate day for this focus. As we prepare for worship, God calls us to examine attitudes that could disrupt fellowship. Unity is preserved not by grand gestures, but by small acts of obedience—guarded speech, quick forgiveness, and prayerful restraint.

A united church is powerful because it reflects the heart of God. Jesus prayed that His people would be one so that the world would believe. Unity strengthens witness. Division weakens it.

Ask God today to make you a guardian of unity. Not someone who avoids truth, but someone who handles truth with love. Revival flourishes where unity is cherished, protected, and pursued.