Let us bring the ark of our God back to us, for we did not inquire of it during the reign of Saul. (1 Chronicles 13:5)When King Saul wanted advice he went to the Prophet Samuel, but most of the time he trusted his own instincts, leading according to his own strengths. For many years, Saul successfully reigned over Israel, even though he neglected the Ark of the Covenant (symbolic of the presence of God). After Samuel's death, rather than go to the priests or visit the ark to encounter God, Saul chose to consult a witch. And in the end, the burdens and responsibilities of leading God's people proved too heavy a burden for his broad shoulders.
David was a great military leader, he made great decisions politically, and because of his charisma and wisdom his people loved him. But David never forgot where his success - including his gifts and strengths - came from.
David wanted God close to him, so he built a new tent to house the Ark of the Covenant. Even though it took a couple attempts to accomplish the task, he brought the ark into Jerusalem and gave it the place of prominence that reflected God's prominence in his own life.
Some people are content to just get by. Some want to accomplish great things requiring God's help and strength?
What about you?
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