Behold, how good and pleasant it is 
    when brothers dwell in unity!  
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! 
It is like the dew of Hermon, 
    which falls on the mountains of Zion! 
For there the Lord has commanded the blessing, 
    life forevermore. (Psalm 133) 

In the midst of the sadness of the LCA’s decision to abandon apostolic teaching regarding ordination, it’s been wonderful to witness the confessional unity that has been expressed by those who cannot abide by this decision. While everyone is still working out what this means for them personally, LM-A has been privileged to hear from many, many people whose love for God’s Word and steadfast commitment to the truth is clear to see. The joy that comes from such unity is well expressed by the psalmist and is something which we pray will rise from the mess which currently confronts us.