Undignified...

Day 113

OT Reading: 2 Samuel 7-9

NT Reading: Luke 19:1-28

Yesterday's reading included one of my absolute favorite stories in the entire Bible. In the book of 2 Samuel we are reminded that the Ark of the Covenant is in fact not anywhere near the palace of David, but instead is in a tent elsewhere. After a series of setbacks, finally David makes preparations and begins the process of bringing the Ark of the Covenant back. And that's where things get interesting. Especially as we see the scene play out between David, and his wife Michal.

As the procession through town begins to take place, David leads the way. Michal watches the events unfold from a window.

David is overjoyed at the return of the Ark to Jerusalem. So much so that he ditches his royal robes and casts off his crown, content to worship appearing as any other common man. Michal eventually chides him for it.

David declares that he will become even more undignified and humiliated in his own eyes as he seeks to glorify God with absolute abandon. Michal wad embarrassed because of David's actions.

David is blessed by God throughout the rest of his life. Michal is barren to the day of her death.

With this story in mind, I'd like you to consider a few questions. How far are you willing to go to glorify God? Are you willing to be a bit embarrassed? Undignified? Humiliated even? Are you willing to have those around you look at you funny, or family members and friends ridicule your actions? How far would you be willing to go to follow David's example in honoring God?