I was reading the story of King David who danced before the Lord in 2 Samuel.
David danced half-naked because he was just so jazzed the ark of the Lord was coming back to his city.
The Bible says he danced with all his might. His vigor must’ve been something to behold.
Wellllllll, his wife, Michal was extremely annoyed by this as she watched him out the window.
Later, she confronted him and was like, “Ugh. Why you out here dancin’ nakey in front of all these slave girls?” >>insert her jealous rage here<<
David was not a fan of his wife’s criticism and retorted that he was going to get even more undignified than this: “David said to Michal, ‘It was before the Lord, who chose me rather than your father or anyone from his house when he appointed me ruler over the Lord’s people Israel—I will celebrate before the Lord. I will become even more undignified than this, and I will be humiliated in my own eyes…’” (2 Samuel 2:21-22)
Why would he say such a thing?
Because the Lord had been good to him….in fact, He had been way too good to give Him just a measly praise.
In Psalm 63:3, David wrote these words: “Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you. I will praise you as long as I live, and in your name I will lift up my hands.”
David knew that God’s love was so epic that it was quite literally better than LIFE itself.
So his wife’s criticism couldn’t touch his love for God.
God had been his protector.
God had been his defender.
God had been his provider.
God had been his healer.
God had been his forgiver.
God had been the one to call him, from the sheep pasture, and set him on the throne of Israel, despite his lowly status as the:
1. Youngest in his family and
2. A simple shepherd.
I want to encourage you, friend.
If God’s love to you has been so good that it has been better than life, then worship Him with wild abandon.
Demonstrate your devotion to Him.
That could mean a crazy, out-loud praise. Or it could be a defiant sacrifice that no one understands. Whatever He’s calling you to do, do that.
Give Him the praise due His name.
Even if people think you’re crazy.
Even if your own spouse thinks you’re a nutcase.
Worship Him in the beauty of who He is.
Until next time,
Liz
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