the Third Week after Easter
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Daily Devotionals
Day by Day Devotional - Year 2 of 5
2 Samuel 6:12-23
The Ark remained for three months in Obed-Edom’s house, bringing blessing to this man and to his family: a striking type of the Lord Jesus as present in the believer’s home. This did not pass unnoticed (v. 12). If we habitually live close to the Lord, those who know us will not fail to take note of it. They themselves will want to enjoy the blessings which He bestows on us.
Now David, who has learnt his lesson from God, acts in accordance with His mind: the Ark is carried by the Levites, who have sanctified themselves, and he himself divests himself of his royal majesty and expresses his joy by dancing before it. The Gospel shows us, not now the Ark, but Jesus in person making His entry into this same city of Jerusalem, accompanied by joyful acclamation (Matthew 21:9).
After six paces, the sacrifices were offered. We are reminded of the Christian’s walk and worship. Both provoke the scorn of unbelievers of whom Michal is a sad example. The world appreciates pomp and display. But the believer is happy to humble himself, to be "yet more vile" (v. 22), so that eyes are turned away from him and directed upon Jesus alone (cf. John 3:30).
