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DAVID BROUGHT THE ARK TO JERUSALEM (IV)
TUESDAY, JULY 21
2 Samuel 6

Psalm 46:1-7

 

“The LORD of hosts is with us;

the God of Jacob is our refuge.”

 

DAVID BROUGHT THE ARK TO JERUSALEM (IV)
 
The narrative describes the scene and disposition of all those who took part in the return of the Ark. The king was at the forefront in the celebration. All the jubilation and fanfare in bringing the Ark back was both a national celebration and a religious one for Israel. This singing was orderly and the playing of instruments was in harmony. After the death of Uzzah, the celebration must have taken on greater meaning and significance.
 
For Christians, there also has to be order in our singing of songs of praise to the Lord. Jude 20-23 exhorts us to build ourselves up in the most holy faith and, among other things, to hate even the garment spotted by the flesh. There has to be a difference between our praise of God and the carnal entertainment of the world. Biblical Christianity will lead to orderly praise.
 
The Ark finally arrived in the City of David. The king had prepared and pitched the tabernacle. Thus, they brought the Ark to its place as commanded in the Law. The whole process of bringing the Ark, the sacrifices and rejoicing was the nation’s act of gratitude to God. As the national and spiritual leader of the nation, David made a feast for the people to celebrate the arrival of the Ark.
 
When Michal (David’s wife) saw her husband’s jubilation amongst the crowd, she despised him in her heart. David dismissed her chiding and explained the reason for his joy. David had many weaknesses. However, he worked hard in his life to please the Lord, and most of his thoughts and relationship with God were expressed in his psalms. He loved his nation and promoted spiritual service in Israel. He walked with the Lord, though not perfectly.
 
THOUGHT: “Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD…” (Ps 33:12)

PRAYER: Father, forgive me for my trespasses.

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