Let the Heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad; let them say among the nations, “The LORD reigns!” I Chronicles 16:31
David’s first order of business when he became Israel’s second kings was to return the Ark of the Covenant, the vessel holding the Ten Commandments, a pot of manna and later Aaron’s staff, to the Jewish people. It represented God’s presence and David committed to bring it home to Jerusalem.
David’s desire to bring the Ark of the Covenant to the capitol he established for himself showed his intent to put God at the center of his kingdom and make worship of the One True God a priority. This entire passage is a model for worshiping the great and vast power of God and man’s total reliance upon His grace and mercy.
The praise psalms/hymns that were sung on this day of celebration so many years ago are the exact words we use today. In the ages between then and now there have been many tunes and instruments used and voices raised to do what those people did then, praise God. What a beautiful thought that we, Christians throughout the ages, all share these common acknowledgements in worship. We are one, we are God’s children.
Have a beautiful day,
Gretchen