This is a picture of the Ark of the Covenant, which I obtained from Wikipedia. The article about the Ark was an interesting read too, if you would like a general overview of the story of the Ark.
Chapter 15 begins with David preparing to move the ark to Jerusalem. We learned yesterday the consequences of not following God's laws. Uzzah was instantly killed for touching the Ark because he was not a Levite. In chapter 15 we read how David now obeys God's law to bring the Ark into Jerusalem. He assembles the descendants of Aaron from the tribe of Levites. Genealogy is important to the Israelites, so we see a lot of this in the old testament. The Levites were chosen by God to be priests and are the only ones allowed to care for the Ark. David assembles the Levites and tells them in verse 13 that David did not follow God's law and now he wants to follow God's law. I find this humbling to see a man in leadership admit he was wrong but is now willing to move forward and do the right thing. Musicians were organized, and other Levites were ceremonially prepared to bring the Ark into Jerusalem. This was a huge celebration! I imagine it was like a big parade. Lots dancing and singing, playing of instruments. Chapter 16:1-6 continues the story of the Ark - it is placed in the tent David had provided. Offerings were made to God, and David blessed the people in the name of the Lord.
Chapter 15:29 Michal, daughter of Saul, watches the event from a window, and when she saw David celebrating him she despised him with her heart. My bible notes says she respected David as a leader but thought he was foolish for celebrating in the streets. My thought on this is there are different ways to worship God. If they are God honoring ways to worship God we should respect how others worship.
Father God we thank you today that we can joyfully worship you with song and dance. In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
2 comments:
I'm reading. Keep writing. You're insights are teaching me. Going to wikipedia now to read about the ark.
Thanks - I am learning right along with you!
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