"Wearing a linen ephod, David was dancing before the Lord with all his might, while he and all Israel were bringing up the ark of the Lord with shouts and the sound of trumpets."
"WEARING A LINEN EPHOD..."
An ephod was worn by the Israelite priests & was a representation of high position for Godly Duties before the Ark of the Lord!
In times past, pride caused Israel to turn their focus on the exterior appearance, forgetting that God was mainly interested with their inner devotion!
THEREFORE, THEY SACFRICED ANNOINTING FOR APPEARANCE!
They chose to LOOK GOOD, rather than LIVE GODLY!
David, as their leader, gave them a better example though!
"DAVID DANCED BEFORE THE LORD WITH ALL HIS MIGHT!"
David did not consider the clothing he was wearing, nor the title he possessed, nor the recognition he received of any stature before the presence of the Lord!
HE DANCED WITH ALL HE HAD!
NO PRIDE!
NO CARES OF WHO WAS AROUND!
NO CARES FOR WHAT ANYONE WOULD SAY!
He was soooo aware of God's Presence that he could not contain himself!
Therefore, he praised God & gave Him the Glory due His Name!
How was he able to do this, you may ask?
Simple:
"HE WAS MORE CONCERNED ABOUT BEING IN GOD'S PRESENCE, THAN RECEIVING COMPLIMENTS!"
"He chose to LIVE GODLY, rather than LOOK GOOD!"
"DON'T SACRIFICE ANNOINTING FOR APPEARANCE!"
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