2 Samuel 6:12-23; 1 Chronicles 15:1-16:43

David recognizes that he had not attempted to move the Ark in a manor that was consistant with worship of God. David instructs the Levites to move the Ark (I believe the law of Moses required that only the Levites could move the ark, but I could be wrong about this). David himself leads all of Israel in worship of God as the Ark is moved into Jerusalem. However, David’s wife (Michal the daughter of Saul) is embaressed at David’s display of worship. David responds by saying, “I am willing to act like a fool in order to show my joy in the Lord.” Michal is childless throughout her life.

Very seldom am I willing to act like a fool in order to show my joy in the Lord. I do not like to raise my hands while singing praises, it’s just not how i worship. I do not like to dance, I do not like to clap, I do not eat green eggs and ham I do not like them Sam I Am. I am a stick in the mud. I like to sing, I like to play, I like to wait in silence, I like to listen to others praying; but I tend to be somewhat reserved in my worship. That is okay. But I need to be willing to look foolish for God. I need to not put myself above God; if God calls me to dance I need to do a jig. If God calls me to raise my hands, I need to wave them. If God calls me to clap, I need to clap exuberantly. If God calls me to dance, I need to not worry about how I look and focus on worshiping God in the manner God asks me to worship. I need to be willing and happy to look like a fool to show my joy in the Lord.

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