For because ye did it not at the first, the LORD our God made a breach upon us, for that we sought him not after the due order. So the priests and the Levites sanctified themselves to bring up the ark of the LORD God of Israel. And the children of the Levites bare the ark of God upon their shoulders with the staves thereon, as Moses commanded according to the word of the LORD. 1 Chronicles 15:13-15 KJV
Three months after the failed attempt to move the Ark of God to Jerusalem, David sought to do so again. This time however he did it God’s way. The priests made sure they were clean and set apart unto God, and they carried the Ark according to God’s Word. This second attempt was met with God’s blessing and became a cause of great celebration for David, Jerusalem, and all of Israel. When we seek to enjoy the presence of God His way it will always be a cause of blessing and celebration in our lives. God desires our approach, He desires our fellowship, but because He is holy we cannot approach Him just any way we have a mind to. Doing so His way is for our protection and blessing.
Lord, I am glad You have made Yourself available to me through Jesus Christ, and invite me to come boldly into Your presence. May I never take such an opportunity for granted and may it always be a source of blessing and celebration in my life.
