Davids Dizzy Dance

Our reading from 2 Samuel 6: 12-19 gave us an account of the return of the Ark (a symbol of the Presence of God) to Jerusalem and a procession in which David danced for joy, much to the disapproval of his wife Michal. The sermon is here: "David's Dizzy Dance"

Some thoughts to ponder…

1. David appeared to have a paralyzing fear of the Ark… and by implication of God. In our day many profess an over familiarity with God (For example I met somebody the other day wearing a T-Shirt declaring ‘Jesus is my homeboy’). How do we maintain a healthy balance between living in awe of God whilst also entering into a personal relationship with God?

2. David danced ‘with all his might’ before the Ark. At the same time the procession was one which had form and order. Both were expressions of worship. How can we find a balance in worship between form and freedom?

3. David’s embittered wife Michal was so focussed on David that she failed to see the significance of the occasion. How can we avoid focussing on people and remain focussed on God?

A Prayer.
Lord our God, all powerful and glorious, we seek to have a sense of awe in Your presence whilst knowing You in a real and personal way through Jesus Christ. Help us to have neither a paralyzing fear of Your ways, nor an over familiarity with Your love. Teach us what it means for us to worship You ‘with all our might’. Help us to always keep our focus where it should be, on You, not upon each other. Amen.