Abandoned To God
2Sam 6:17-7:3
Synopsis 2Sam 6:17-7:3 11/26/2018
David led the procession that brought the Ark of God into Jerusalem. And, once the ark was installed in its tent, David provided a portion of food for every man and women in the city. So together, the Israelites rejoiced in their new capital.
But Michal hated David. During the procession, she felt he acted without a sense of dignity. So, she despised the abandoned way he danced in the procession before the Ark of God. But when she mocked him, he defended himself. Specifically, he reminded her that God had chosen him to lead Israel over her father and his house. Accordingly, it was no surprise that Michal went on to die childless.
Meanwhile, David and all Israel entered into a period of peace with all of the nations surrounding it. And so, David began to imagine building a temple building for the Lord where the ark could remain. And initially the prophet Nathan encouraged David in his plan.
David Abandoned Himself To God
David was unconcerned about the way in which people saw him. That’s why he worshipped God by dancing “with all his strength”. Additionally, he offered bountiful sacrifices. So, he did not focus on his “personal dignity” because he focused entirely on pleasing God.
His focus on worshipping God made him indifferent to anyone who might disparage his display of affection. And in the same way, his abandon to God gave others the freedom to also fearlessly praise God.
Abandoned To God
So, God called me to abandon myself to Jesus. He wants me “Sold out”.
I was born to be fearless no matter what others will think. I was born to honestly testify of how I find God’s goodness in prayer. I’m called to share the good news, especially with my self-assured, well-educated friends who need to know that faith can be intellectually fearless and even unassailable.
God has called me to praise Jesus – even at mass. Yes, even at mass. The God of all Creation invites me to raise holy hands and worship in His True Presence. So, I will not be cowed into a staid and sanitized caricature of authentic worship. I will no longer spend my hour with God daydreaming about afternoon dinner and my upcoming, favorite television program. Like David, I will praise Jesus with my whole being in each of the moments of mass.
“Am I now currying favor with human beings or God? Or am I seeking to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a slave of Christ” Gal 1:10
