Warriors Arise: February 21, 2023
1 Chronicles 15:29 (NKJV) And it happened, as the ark of the covenant of the Lord came to the City of David, that Michal, Saul's daughter, looked through a window and saw King David whirling and playing music; and she despised him in her heart.
There are a number of reason's for Michal to despise David; but this should not be one of them. She is not a foreigner. She is an Israelite. She feels this deeply. Despising David is not a fleeting thought, it is down in her heart. Think of what her emotions would be. She is angry, disgusted, humiliated, and indignant. Can you picture this? Do you understand why she, at this moment, despised David?
She is looking through her window. When all of Israel went to be a part of the processional to bring the ark to the city, she did not go. She will make some accusations later and we will discuss them at that time. However, I want to remain focused on one point. Why didn't she go to be a part of the processional? Why did she remain in the city?
I can't help but think of the time when David didn't go out to war when as Scripture says, "In a time when kings go out to war, David remained at home." He almost lost the kingdom with that decision. Many say it was a sin of omission. He didn't go when he was supposed to go. As king, he should have been at the war, but he remained at home.
Michal looked through her window and despised David in her heart. She was upset. It might have been good for her not to go, because this wasn't going to be about her or David. This was about worshipping God. It wasn't about her royal duty to see to the proceedings; it was about worshipping God who gave her the position she held. She would be in a position where she would have to give homage to God. Most likely, she had never seen God worshipped. Her father rejected God. He only used Samuel to make him look good in front of the people. He had only used David to win wars and calm the distressing spirit that oppressed him. But Saul, He had not worshipped God. He came under the influence of the school of prophets a couple of times, but Scripture never tells of a time when he actually worshipped God. Michal did not seek God nor was a relationship with God pursued by her family. She had no idea what was so important about God, but the bigger problem is that she had no desire to learn either.
There was a time when she held David's heart and now he is pursuing God. What she didn't realize is that David had always honored God, which is why he didn't kill her father. They were in love at one time, but even then, he remained faithful to God. In their love for one another she overlooked his love and devotion to God, he overlooked her lack of desire for God. Now, what they both overlooked had become the gulf between them. She refused to engage in a relationship with God. Her father rejected God, why couldn't her husband? Why did he have to pursue God? Why did he have to be whirling and playing instruments. He wasn't a servant for her father anymore. He was the king.
No matter what situation we arise from or position we arise to, God is to be worshipped all of the days of our life. David worshipped God as a shepherd boy and he worshipped God as a king. He did not change worshipping God, just because his position changed.
It is so sad Michal could not see the importance of worshiping God. It is as if she didn't know her heritage. It would seem she didn't know where her people had come from and what God had done for them. Therefore, she couldn't value, honoring God with her worship.
Father, I pray I remember You, what You have done for me and where I have come from. I pray I would remember the things You have done to bless my life and all the times You picked me up when I fell. I have been in darkness and You came to me. You walked me out and into You glorious light. I have been confused and You have given me a sound mind. I have been in fear and You demonstrated Your love for me. I have been in pain and You have healed me. I have been stressed and You brought joy. I have been anxious and You saturated me with Your peace. You are my God and I will remember what You have done. I will worship You with all that I am. I will whirl around and sing. I will worship You for You are worthy of my praise in Jesus' name.
A Warrior in the Lord’s Army,
Veridee Joy Hand
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