David, wearing a linen ephod, danced before the LORD with all his might, while he and the entire house of Israel brought up the ark of the LORD with shouts and the sound of trumpets. As the ark of the LORD was entering the City of David, Michal daughter of Saul watched from a window. And when she saw King David leaping and dancing before the LORD, she despised him in her heart.
2 Samuel 6:14-16
David was not ashamed of the LORD and he displayed it here while acting "undignified" according to Saul's daughter. He didn't care what other people thought of him yet he was the most loved warrior and king the people of Israel had. When God's children look to please God some people will love you because they see God's Spirit withing You; others will despise and hate you because they don't know His fruit just yet. We need to be consistently "undignified" to the world so that those touched by the Holy Spirit will know where to follow.
When I'm praising Jesus through music or in fellowship or prayer, it's exhilarating. It cleanses me of my troubles and fear and what I'm left with is a childish joy and exuberance that isn't ashamed of our Mighty King. I feel released and in tune with God's heart. I believe this is how David felt when Michal despised him. David didn't care because He was dancing in the Spirit. This is something that we need to do more of. It's not about academics, tasks or other rules, it's about spending time with Jesus in a celebratory way that gets us to a point where we don't care what people think anymore... because we're with Jesus!
You alone can bring on that type of Joy, that type of rejoicing. I've never had that type of assurance and compassion where I don't care what others thought of my actions. When I'm spending time with You Father, I'm not ashamed of who You are. I know sometimes when I'm not in the Spirit my flesh becomes dominant and I start second guessing things, which leads to me being ashamed of You. Please forgive me of my lack of faith and disobedience. I will look forward to spending more time in my relationships today. In the wonderful name of Jesus I pray, Amen!
Right on, J. Blog looks good. Why'd you make it purple and red though? Small kine buk buk ah? And just because I come check your blog regularly does not mean I will join facebook.
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