Dancing before the Lord

2 Samuel 6: 14-23.

Everyone knows the story of King David dancing before the Lord in the streets clothed only in a linen ephod, which was a priestly garment, or a type of girdle.  And David danced with all his might.

They brought the ark of covenant back to Israel & made sacrifices.

Now, his wife Michal, Saul's daughter, saw this and told him how it was unbecoming a king and how dare he!

He told her straight out is was before God who had chosen him. He basically said, I will be honored in my own house. And Michal, never had a child. Which was a very bad fate of any married woman.

This situation reminds me of today's churches. The more conservative think dancing before God is a horrible thing, while more charismatic churches encourage it. And the latter is right, considering the above example. And those who do believe in dancing, leave the more conservative and go find a place where they can worship fully.

One wonders, what will be the reaction of the conservatives when they reach heaven and see all the dancers in God's throne room....

 

Song, Dance and Playing Instruments

Psalms 33: 1-3. KJV

Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous; for praise is comely for the upright.
Praise the Lord with harp: sing unto him with the psaltery and an instrument with ten strings.
Sing unto him a new song; play skillfully with a loud noise.

The importance of worship with song and instruments is mentioned many times in the book of Psalms, yet in today's churches, it's simply a prelude to the teaching. Something to be hurried through. Not savored or enjoyed. Or done instead of a pastor preaching or teaching.

During this month, we'll be studying song, dance and the playing of instruments and how, in God's eyes, they are VERY important.

God Loves You

God loves you. A simple message. A true one. There are no conditions. He always forgives you. He always forgets what you did wrong. He longs to see you and will rejoice when you dance in heaven. Or on Earth. He longs for your worship. For your time. Just to be with you. God loves you!

Rejoice

 Psalm 32:11 (KJV)
Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart.

 When was the last time you were glad or shouted for joy?

Or are too concerned about the economy? What the politicians are doing in DC? Or even what to make for dinner tonight.

Stop what you're doing. Go outside. Shout to the Lord! Be thankful for all the blessings He's given you. Worship him like your savior and king were standing right in front of you. Lift your hands to the heavens, or dance, or stand in silence with tears running down your face.

Just 'be' in God's presence and rejoice.