David has finally brought the Ark of the Lord to Jerusalem! He is overcome and filled with JOY! There was shouting and trumpets and burnt offerings and offerings of well-being before the Lord. David danced before the Lord with all his might.
What a feeling, to be in a moment when we are in such a right relationship with God that we are filled with the need to dance in the street. David was driven with such a desire to show praise and glory to God that he couldn’t have restrained himself even if he had wanted to.
Life is a merry-go-round of ups and downs. But through it all we are in relationship with Jesus. It is the daily tending to this relationship that enables us to feel God’s presence during the complicated times and the joyous times.
We know that even King David had difficult times in his life. Sometimes these low points are due to situations outside of his control, but often due to his own choices and decisions. Throughout these times David turns to God. Sometimes it is with the help of Samuel.
We often need the help of others to keep us tuned into God and accountable for our actions. Our Lenten daily practices of praying and bible reading help to keep our focus where it belongs. People are often quick to turn to God during stressful and hard times. God can comfort us in our grief and loneliness. But God is also there in our joyful experiences. I have heard the prayer “God, let me prove that winning the lottery won’t spoil me.” But if we won the lottery (or any wonderful experience - getting that job or dating that person or a shared time with family and friends) do we immediately give the thanks and praise to God?
I pray that we take a cue from David and dance before the Lord with all our might whenever we feel His blessings.
What a feeling, to be in a moment when we are in such a right relationship with God that we are filled with the need to dance in the street. David was driven with such a desire to show praise and glory to God that he couldn’t have restrained himself even if he had wanted to.
Life is a merry-go-round of ups and downs. But through it all we are in relationship with Jesus. It is the daily tending to this relationship that enables us to feel God’s presence during the complicated times and the joyous times.
We know that even King David had difficult times in his life. Sometimes these low points are due to situations outside of his control, but often due to his own choices and decisions. Throughout these times David turns to God. Sometimes it is with the help of Samuel.
We often need the help of others to keep us tuned into God and accountable for our actions. Our Lenten daily practices of praying and bible reading help to keep our focus where it belongs. People are often quick to turn to God during stressful and hard times. God can comfort us in our grief and loneliness. But God is also there in our joyful experiences. I have heard the prayer “God, let me prove that winning the lottery won’t spoil me.” But if we won the lottery (or any wonderful experience - getting that job or dating that person or a shared time with family and friends) do we immediately give the thanks and praise to God?
I pray that we take a cue from David and dance before the Lord with all our might whenever we feel His blessings.
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