2 Samuel 6
Once David had made Jerusalem his capital, he desired to bring the Ark of the Lord there. This action would solidify his authority and centralize the Kingdom in one place as was the Lord’s desire. The mistake that David made here was not consulting the Lord regarding the proper way to transport the Ark. It was supposed to be carried on poles by the Levites, not on the back of a cart drawn by oxen. This improper planning resulted in the death of Uzzah. He showed a lack of faith by thinking the Lord could not prevent the Ark from falling. He should have known about the danger of touching the Ark but apparently he was never told about it. We learn from him that one cannot always assume to know what God wants especially if we have not read His word or consulted Him in prayer. And in addition the Lord holds people to account for their ignorance.
When David finally did things the right way, he worshipped the Lord in dance in a way that seemed undignified in the eyes of his wife. Michal did not see his heart or the Lord’s approval, only the foolishness of what he did. And it certainly would seem undignified and foolish for anyone, let alone the King to dance around in a linen garment. Michal was probably feeling quite bitter over the way her life had turned out. She demonstrated the bad attitude many Christians have toward shows of emotion and fervor in worship. Too often we worry about what others will say at the way we look or sound and forget that the Lord appreciates the deep feelings of worship and love that produce spontaneous praise.
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