“Thus all Israel brought up the ark of the covenant of the LORD with shouting, and with sound of the cornet, and with trumpets, and with cymbals, making a noise with psalteries and harps.”
1 Chronicles 15:28 KJV
On they came, all Israel on parade bringing up the Ark of the Covenant of God, shouting and cheering, playing every kind of brass and percussion and string instrument. Worship for the Living God with David was never solemn! It was accompanied by skilfully played instruments and a lot of noise. Not a cacophony and definitely not a lament! There was dancing in the Presence of God, which the Ark of the Covenant denoted in the old covenant. Worshipping God with loud noise and dancing is a big “no, no” in many circles, it causes offence. Those who enjoy being in the Presence of God know otherwise. As another psalmist said, “What pleasure fills those who live every day in Your temple, enjoying You as they worship in Your presence!” Surrendering in God’s Presence through worship is what delights our God. Beloved friends, what should be our proper response to God’s marvelous mercies? To surrender ourselves to God to be His sacred, living sacrifices. And live in holiness, experiencing all that delights His heart. For this becomes our genuine expression of worship. Amen!
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