I Chronicles 13:7 - 9
New International Version (NIV)
7 They moved the ark of God from Abinadab’s house on a new cart, with Uzzah and Ahio guiding it. 8 David and all the Israelites were celebrating with all their might before God, with songs and with harps, lyres, timbrels, cymbals and trumpets.
9 When they came to the threshing floor of Kidon, Uzzah reached out his hand to steady the ark, because the oxen stumbled. 10 The LORD’s anger burned against Uzzah, and he struck him down because he had put his hand on the ark. So he died there before God.
2 Samuel 6:14 - 15
New International Version (NIV)
14 Wearing a linen ephod, David was dancing before the LORD with all his might, 15 while he and all Israel were bringing up the ark of the LORD with shouts and the sound of trumpets.
David was a “man after God’s own heart,” in tune with God’s desires despite his faults. How can we also be people after God’s own heart? Benjie Kim retells I Chronicles 13:7 - 10 in which God strikes down a man after David attempts to reclaim the Ark of the Covenant. We see that: 1) Good intentions are not good enough. They can be an excuse for us to not live an obedient life. 2) The willingness to obey God is key. Today, we are freed from following rules because of the blood of Jesus. However, every detail about the state of your heart IS important. 3) The result of obedience is freedom. When we begin to open up the recesses of our hearts, we can be sure of His ability to work in our lives. What do you need to give up to God out of obedience today?
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