2 Samuel 6
Our focus is The Book of 2 Samuel Chapter 6 where King David brought The Ark of The Covenant to Jerusalem
THEME:
“AND GOD BLESSED….”
The Ark of Covenant represents the Physical Manifestation of the Glory and Power of God.
The Ark was supposed to be transported on the SHOULDERS OF LEVITES according to Numbers 4:15
King David in good faith determined to relocate the Ark from the House of Abinadab to Jerusalem.
SCRIPTURE REFERENCES
Numbers 4:15
2 Samuel 6: 7
Numbers 20:8-11
2 Samuel 6:11
Ephesians 1:11-12
Psalms 127:1
Exodus 25:40
1 Samuel 13:9-15
Hebrews 5:4
Psalms 16:11
James 4:8
Key Scripture
2 Samuel 6:11
“And The Lord blessed the House of Obed-Edom”
Reflection 1
“Doing Things The Right Way”
The motive of King David to relocate the Ark to Jerusalem was Noble = Good Intentions
The use of the “NEW CART” was contrary to Divine instructions that forbade touching the HOLY THING
(Numbers 4:15)
This ERROR while transporting The Ark cost the life of Uzzah the son of Abinadab!
(2 Samuel 6:7)
Sadly, Moses and King Saul are examples of Great Men that executed GOOD activities the WRONG way with Disastrous Outcomes.
Moses STRUCK the Rock to provide water instead of SPEAKING to the Rock & forfeited the ASSIGNMENT to lead Israel to the Promised Land.(Numbers 20:8-11)
Also, King Saul offered an UNLAWFUL sacrifice instead of waiting for The Prophet causing him the Throne!
(1 Samuel 13:9 -15)
Lessons
1. Are we building contrary to the Architect’s design?
(Psalms 127:1)
2. Are we deviating from THE PATTERN shown on the Mountain
(Exodus 25:40)
It’s time to RECONSIDER because ” NO MAN TAKETH THIS HONOUR UNTO HIMSELF”
(Hebrews 5:4)
DO NOT FORGET
In this World System, “The End justifies the Means” but in the Kingdom, “He works All Things after the Counsel of His Will….To The praise of His Glory”
(Ephesians 1:11-12)
Reflections 2
“GOD IS WILLING TO BLESS….ARE WE READY?”
The Bible recorded that “God blessed The House of Obed-Edom”
Indeed, the Man, Obed- Edom and family were literally sentenced to possible “DEATH” following the fiasco of UZZAH that made King David to dodge a Bullet!!!
It takes COURAGE to accept such an “ASSIGNMENT”
Lessons
1.RISKS
Obed-Edom took RISKS!
“If You are Not afraid of the RISKS, You will attract the BLESSINGS that others shun”
2. SACRIFICES
Obed-Edom Must have offered SACRIFICES to Jehovah through the Mercy Seat consistently for the THREE MONTHS that the Ark was resident in his House!
No Wonder, his Heaven remained Open!
3. FULLNESS OF JOY
THE PRESENCE OF GOD in the House of Obed-Edom through THE ARK OF GOD
yielded Fullness of JOY and PLEASURES forevermore – For Sure!!
(Psalms 16:11)
4. COMMITMENT
Hosting the Ark by the OBED- EDOMs confirmed Commitment of the Family to Jehovah.
Folks, God Almighty is COMMITTED to those who are COMMITTED to him!
Brethren, let us draw NEAR unto God & surely He will draw NEAR unto us. (James 4:8)
5. GENERATIONS !
A Divine Visitation of 3 MONTHS precipitated
Blessings accross generations for the House of Obed – Edom
What a Turn Around!
May we enjoy Divine Visitation. Amen.
Prayers
1. Father grant us the wisdom and discipline to OBEY Divine Instructions To The Letter In Jesus Name. Amen.
2. Father, grant us the Courage to embrace Assignments leading to GENERATIONAL BLESSINGS In Jesus Name. Amen.