Unbridled Praise

 Scripture:

“When David returned home to bless his own family, Michal, the daughter of Saul, came out to meet him. She said in disgust, “How distinguished the king of Israel looked today, shamelessly exposing himself to the servant girls like any vulgar person might do!” Yes, and I am willing to look even more foolish than this, even to be humiliated in my own eyes! But those servant girls you mentioned will indeed think I am distinguished!” So Michal, the daughter of Saul, remained childless throughout her entire life.” ‭‭2 Samuel‬ ‭6‬:‭20‬, ‭22‬-‭23‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Observation:

When David brought the Ark of God back to Jerusalem, he worshiped and praised with extreme passion and energy. He danced, shouted, celebrated, and was shameless about it. His wife, Saul’s daughter, understood kingly protocol and told him he wasn’t acting like a king. He told her he would be even more undignified in his commitment and worship of God. Then, verse 23 says, “So Micah, the daughter of Saul, remained childless throughout her entire lifetime.” She was barren for her criticism of David’s praise.

Application:

We need to be very careful when we are judging others concerning their worship and praise. God takes this very seriously. He wants us to worship Him in spirit and in truth. He loves unbridled praise and worship. He loves when we worship Him with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. We need to be cautious about condemning other’s praise because of our own opinions of what it should look like.

Prayer:

Lord God Almighty, let my praise and worship be passionate and pure. Let me never be influenced by what others think, but by my heart for You. Receive my praise from a pure heart. Help me to never judge another’s praise and worship, but to be an encourager of unbridled praise and worship. Let me worship You as You want to be worshiped.

Yours,

Jeff