Today’s Thought “When All Alone?” G. Ward

2 Samuel 6

¹⁴ And David was dancing before the Lord with all his strength, and David was wearing a linen ephod.

 

Depending on how long you’ve been involved in church fellowship, may determine if you’ve heard exacerbations stating King David danced until he was naked(?). Not so. Simply, he and others were overwhelmed with joy upon receiving the Ark of God back in Jerusalem. His wife, daughter of the first King of Israel was disgusted with her husband for having removed his royal robe while dancing like a commoner, yet as scripture says, “wearing a linen ephod” (a long garment covering some essentials).

Our spiritual compelling, particularly among gathering with others, must be orderly and seek to edify (improve another unto the Spirit realm – (cf. 1 Cor.14:2-4, *26); the Word of God proclaimed however, can bless any. David’s ecstatic praise unto Holy God (very deliberate), wasn’t amidst great crowds, but expressive of an intimacy with his Mighty Deliverer.

When any belonging to our Lord is with meditation regarding HIS mighty work, praise is most certainly the by-product and many times won’t resemble a common expression, but is with heavenly authenticity of thanksgiving onto HIM who alone is worthy (Ps.139:1-3) and not for the determinations of others.