Celebrate His Goodness
- Bishop Keith Butler
- Mar 13
- 2 min read
And David and all the house of Israel played before the Lord on all manner of instruments made of fir wood, even on harps, and on psalteries, and on timbrels, and on cornets, and on cymbals. And when they came to Nachon's threshingfloor, Uzzah put forth his hand to the ark of God, and took hold of it; for the oxen shook it. And the anger of the Lord was kindled against Uzzah; and God smote him there for his error; and there he died by the ark of God. And David was displeased, because the Lord had made a breach upon Uzzah: and he called the name of the place Perezuzzah to this day. And David was afraid of the Lord that day and said, How shall the ark of the Lord come to me? (2 Samuel 6:5-10)
The ark of the covenant represented God's very presence among the Israelites, containing holy objects such as the stone tablets of the Ten Commandments, Aaron’s rod that budded, and the manna from heaven. These were visible reminders of God's faithfulness, promises, and covenant with His people. David understood this profoundly and celebrated as he saw it returning to Jerusalem.
His dance wasn't planned or rehearsed; it was a spontaneous expression of reverence and joy. He wasn’t just rejoicing because of the ark; he was celebrating that God had chosen Israel and had been faithful to His promises. It was as if when David danced, he was saying, “Look what our God has done for us!”The death of Uzzah, who reached out to steady the ark, reminds us of the reverence we should have for God. It highlights that while God loves us and is a Father to us, we must not take reverence lightly. We are called to honor God’s presence in our lives, celebrating His faithfulness and anticipating His promised blessings while respecting His presence.
Practical Application
How can you celebrate God’s goodness and faithfulness? Spend some time in praise and worship. Give something that expresses your heart and gratitude. Reflect on how you can intentionally show your gratitude to God and take action today.
