We can probably all quote the first 3 verses of Psalm 133, which says “How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity! It is like precious oil poured on the head, running down on the beard, running down on Aaron’s beard, down upon the collar of his robes. It is as if the dew of Hermon were falling on Mount Zion. For there the LORD bestows his blessing, even life forevermore.” (AMP)

What does it mean to be in unity, or to be united?  Let me name a few of the 38 synonyms…agreement, harmony, identity, solidarity, accord, alliance, consent, oneness, sameness, union and undividedness. 

These are all beautiful sentiments when we are together in Christ, and we have set our minds on one purpose…to glorify Jesus Christ and to extend His Kingdome and rule.  However, there is a dark side to being in unity.  When we come into agreement with the works of the enemy, God can no longer command His blessing.

The Word of the Lord is very clear that we should not have anything in common with darkness.  We are called to be like Jesus.  What is Jesus like, you may ask?  He is like the Father and in 1 John 1:15  we read what the Father is like.  It says this:  This is the message [of God’s promised revelation] which we have heard from Him and now announce to you, that God is Light [He is holy, His message is truthful, He is perfect in righteousness], and in Him there is no darkness at all [no sin, no wickedness, no imperfection] (AMP)

This is what we are to be like.  2 Corinthians 6:14 goes on to warn us…Do not be unequally bound together with unbelievers [do not make mismatched alliances with them, inconsistent with your faith]. For what partnership can righteousness have with lawlessness? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness? (AMP)

Let’s talk a little bit about unbelievers.  These are not only those who do not believe in Jesus…James 2:19 is a sobering verse.  It says…You believe that God is one; you do well [to believe that]. The demons also believe [that], and shudder and bristle [in awe-filled terror—they have seen His wrath] (AMP)

Amos 3:3 NIV says two cannot walk together unless they are in agreement… unless they are united in their purpose.  The New Living Translation puts it like this: ”Can two people walk together without agreeing on the direction?”

Here is the point I want to make…when we come into agreement with one another regarding those things that are in agreement with God’s Word then He commands a blessing on it, but God cannot speak against Himself.  Whenever we align ourselves to something that contravenes God’s law, His words, His directives, or the spirit of His law, He can no longer bless that.

Let me get practical for a moment.  Imagine going to the doctor and receiving a bad report.  The fact is our broken body, that lives in a fallen world is subject to natural laws.  But fact and truth does not always line up, does it.  The truth, according to God’s word is that by the stripes of Jesus I am healed and everything pertaining to life and godliness has been given to us by His divine power. 

So what do we do when we get a bad report?  We decide what we are going to come into agreement with…the bad report, or the truth of God’s word.  Yes, I do everything in my power to take care of myself.  I eat well, I rest, I take the medicine, but I also do not partner with the diagnosis.  I do not call it MY cancer, or MY diabetes.  I call it what it is…from the evil one and not my portion.

Friends, may I suggest that we get radical and militant against the things that we have come into agreement with that is not of God?  Addiction, sickness, anger, hatred, poverty, mental health issues, in fact anything and everything that falls into the category of killing, stealing and destruction?

Jesus says in John 10:10 that “The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy, but that He came that we may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance [to the full, till it overflows]. (AMP)

May I suggest that you take some time to reflect upon your life, your health, your family, your friends and even your nation.  Ask Holy Spirit to help you discern where you are in agreement with anything that does not fall into the category of abundant life, because if it does, God cannot bless that part of your life.  Are there areas in your life where you have partnered with demons by a lack of understanding of these principles, or by not being proactive in opposing the works of darkness?  It’s easily fixed, you know.

 The Lord says to us in 1 John 1:9 “If we [freely] admit that we have sinned and confess our sins, He is faithful and just [true to His own nature and promises], and will forgive our sins and cleanse us continually from all unrighteousness [our wrongdoing, everything not in conformity with His will and purpose].” (AMP)