October 29, 2025

David finally decided to bring the Ark of the Covenant to the City of David after leaving it in the home of Obededom, only this time he made advanced preparations. He built a tent, presumably by the instructions Moses had received from the Lord. The Levites sanctified themselves, dressed in appropriate garb, and the musicians prepared to play. It must have been a fantastic festival honoring God. The Levites who were to carry the Ark must have been fearful after what happened to Uzza, but God gave them the strength and will to accomplish the mission He had given them. David danced before the Lord as the Ark was brought into town.

The lesson here is that if God gives you an assignment, He will also give you the necessary tools and might to accomplish it. I’ve been writing these devotionals for over a decade, and not once have I found it an impossible or dreadful task. As a matter of fact, it is the best part of my day. I can be in the midst of turmoil, but you probably won’t know unless that problem is tied to the scriptures from that day, because God gives me the courage to do His will, even when issues arise. If God has put something on your heart —a calling —He will strengthen you to do it. 

And it came to pass, when God helped the Levites that bare the ark of the covenant of the LORD, that they offered seven bullocks and seven rams. 1 Chronicles 15:26