Do you prepare yourself for worship?
Perceive: David initiates the final stage of preparation by ordering the priests and Levites to consecrate themselves. Consecration involved certain prescribed ritual washings and the avoidance of any form of ceremonial defilement (Exodus 19:10, 14–15; Leviticus 11:44). Tyndale Bible Dictionary defines Consecration as, “Separation of persons, utensils, buildings, or places from everyday secular uses for exclusive dedication to holy or sacred use.”[i] Next, David organizes the worship music and singing for the celebration to raise sounds of joy. The band consists of harps, lyres, loud cymbals, and singers. What an amazing line up of talent in preparation for a spectacular event.
Practice: The priests consecrated themselves so they would be prepared to carry the ark. It was intended to purify them in preparation for sacred purposes. It is a symbolic way of separating sin and evil. As New Testament believers, we are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s possession who are called out of the darkness and placed into His marvelous light (1 Peter 2:9). We can purify ourselves by spending time in God’s Word, confessing our sins, knowing the blood of Christ washes away our sinfulness. If you are toying with or fully engaging in something that is sinful, get help today. A man reaps what he sows.
Pray: O mighty God help me meditate in Your word on a daily basis. Fill me with Your inward abiding presence, so I am a consecrated man usable for Your service.
This devotional challenge comes from The Heart of a Lion - King David of Israel and is available on Amazon.com
[i] Elwell, W.A., & Comfort, P.W. In Tyndale Bible dictionary (p. 310). Wheaton, IL: Tyndale House Publishers
Practice: The priests consecrated themselves so they would be prepared to carry the ark. It was intended to purify them in preparation for sacred purposes. It is a symbolic way of separating sin and evil. As New Testament believers, we are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s possession who are called out of the darkness and placed into His marvelous light (1 Peter 2:9). We can purify ourselves by spending time in God’s Word, confessing our sins, knowing the blood of Christ washes away our sinfulness. If you are toying with or fully engaging in something that is sinful, get help today. A man reaps what he sows.
Pray: O mighty God help me meditate in Your word on a daily basis. Fill me with Your inward abiding presence, so I am a consecrated man usable for Your service.
This devotional challenge comes from The Heart of a Lion - King David of Israel and is available on Amazon.com
[i] Elwell, W.A., & Comfort, P.W. In Tyndale Bible dictionary (p. 310). Wheaton, IL: Tyndale House Publishers
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