What's happening? 2 Sam 5 - Jerusalem has been captured and made the new capital of Israel. The nation was divided before and Jerusalem was right there in the middle making it a most obvious choice for the capital.
The next task is getting the ark of the covenant to a safer place in Jerusalem away from enemy hands. And, this task is accompanied by 30,000 of the best soldiers, with songs and celebration.
The Ark of the Covenant. What is it? It is a vessel that contains various items that signify Israel's relationship with God like the Ten Commandments. It represented the very presence of God.
In this chapter we find that when it rested at Obed-edom's house - they were blessed for the three months it was there.
When God's presence is with us - we are blessed.
David and the Israelites treasured this relationship with the LORD. They revered His presence among them. They celebrated His presence. And when the moved the ark of the covenant to a safe place - they were protecting this most valuable relationship.
How do we "value" our relationship? How do we PROTECT our relationship with God?
What are the things that try to break our relationship with God? How can we protect it?
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