Reasons for David’s Celebration

... I will celebrate before the LORD. — 2 Samuel 6:21

David was ridiculed for his exuberance as he rejoiced with dancing at the Ark of the Covenant's return home. He refused, however, to be deterred by such criticism. The ark's return was a reason for celebration. His God was the only true and living God. His God had given him victory after victory from dangerous foes. 

His God has preserved His people through all sorts of hardships and difficulties over a long history of challenges, oppression, wandering, and battling. David was determined he would and delighted he could celebrate before the Lord. Shouldn't we?

God’s Families

. Serving Family – Joshua 24:15

But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites,  in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household,  we will serve the Lord.”

. Obedient Family – Luke 1:6

Both of them were righteous in the sight of God, observing all the Lord’s commands and decrees blamelessly.

Thoughts 

. Buried under the biggest burden is a good place to find an ever bigger blessing.

- Janette Oke

. When we speak about wisdom we are speaking about Christ.  When we speak about virtue, we are speaking about Christ.  When we speak about justice, we are speaking about Christ.  When we speak about truth and life and redemption, we are speaking about Christ. - Ambrose of Milan

. The truest lengthening of life is to live while we live, wasting no time but using every hour for the highest ends.  So be it this day. - Charles Spurgeon

Questions in Genesis 

31:15

Then Rachel and Leah answered and said to him, “Is there still any portion or inheritance for us in our father's house?

31:26

And Laban said to Jacob: “What have you done, that you have stolen away unknown to me, and carried away my daughters like captives taken with the sword?

[Message No: 7826]