Scripture:
“The Ark of God remained there in Obed-edom’s house for three months, and the Lord blessed the household of Obed-edom and everything he owned.” 1 Chronicles 13:14 NLT
Observation:
The Ark of God was the resting place of God in the Tabernacle. It was where the presence of God rested. In this passage, David had tried to bring the Ark back into Jerusalem, but Uzzah touched the ark and dropped dead for touching it improperly. At that point, David sent the Ark to Obed-edom’s house until he figured out how to transport it without problems. While the ark was at his house, everything Obed-edom had became blessed. God blessed him and his household because the housed the Ark of God.
Application:
The Ark is a symbol for us of the presence of God. We are the Temple of the Holy Spirit in the New Testament. We house the precious Ark of God in our physical bodies. Where God resides, things get blessed! God resides in me, therefore I should expect the blessing of God to rest on my life. If God can bless Obed-edom because he hosted the presence of God, He can bless my life for hosting Him well. I want to host the Spirit well in my life and make room for Him.
Prayer:
Father, let my life be a temple for You to live in and operate through. Let me live walking in step with You. Bless my life and make me a blessing. Help me to hear Your voice and do what You want. Fill me to overflowing with Your precious Holy Spirit. Help me to honor Your presence daily and to be a person You can work in and though. Teach me Lord.
Yours Forever,
Jeff
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