Align me with You and Your People

Scripture:

“and then announced to the people of Israel: While Saul was king, the sacred chest was ignored. But now it's time to bring the chest to Jerusalem. We will invite everyone in Israel to come here, including the priests and the Levites in the towns surrounded by pastureland. But we will do these things only if you agree, and if the Lord our God wants us to.”  ‭‭1 Chronicles‬ ‭13:2-3‬ ‭CEV‬‬ 

Observation:

David had just been announced and anointed to be king of Israel. The first major thing he decided to do was to bring the ark of the covenant back to a place of honor.  It says here that it had been ignored under Saul. The Ark of the Covenant was the place where God manifested Himself in the OT. David two things, the presence of God and agreement with the people. The end of the verse says, “if you agree, and if the Lord our God wants us to.”

Application:

When we have agreement with people, or UNITY, and the blessing of God, we are unstoppable. Where there is unity, God commands His blessing, and where God’s presence is, great things happen. We should strive for unity in the body and long for the presence of the Lord. He is worthy of everything we have. 

Prayer:

Father, You are amazing and I love You with all my heart. I long for Your presence and Your touch in my life. I long to know Your voice and to walk with You at all times. I also want to lead people who are unified by Your Spirit and accomplish great things for Your Kingdom. Align me with You and with Your people so we can be effective in doing Your will.