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 13:3).
When King Saul
wanted advice he went to the Prophet Samuel, but most of the time he trusted
his instincts, leading according to his own strengths. For many years Saul’s
reign over Israel seemed successful, 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 had a lot
going for him. He was a cunning military leader, made great political decisions
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 in his
capital city. Even though it took a couple attempts to accomplish the task, he
brought the ark into Jerusalem, installed it in its new home, 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 possible only with
God’s help and strength.
TODAY’S MEDITATION
What about you? What does
God want to help you accomplish?
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