October 1, 2012 – 2 Samuel 6

Three different scenes play out here.  The first is the death of Uzzah after he touches the Ark.  This seems brutal, but not unusual when you have been going through the rest of the Old Testament.  God wants trust.  Uzzah thought he knew best and tries to stop the Ark from falling not trusting that God would take care of it.  This brutality keeps David from bringing the Ark to his home for 3 months. 

The next scene is David bringing the Ark to Zion.  This scene is often compared to the Visitation with Mary being the Ark, John being David and Christ, in Mary’s womb, is God’s presence in the Ark. 

The last scene is Saul’s daughter being jealous of David and the dance and exposure that he allowed while bringing the Ark.  David doesn’t excuse himself but says that it is for the Lord and so her opinion is faulty.  Therefore is barren.  We see God’s power and David’s obedience, but also his openness to be vulnerable before the Lord.  How often have you been asked to do something that might appear foolish or awkward and to open yourself up and be vulnerable for God.  Do you do it or do you hold back because it might be embarrassing.  Think of David, the King, dancing in front of the Ark, dancing for God.