2 Samuel Six

"When those who were carrying the ark of the LORD had taken six steps, he sacrificed a bull and a fattened calf."
----- 2 Samuel 6:13

Did you catch the difference between the failure of the first attempt and the success of the second? Here is a hint... it's tucked in verse 13. Did you see it? Israel's fist attempt had to do with a cart. Their second one, some poles. The difference was one was our choice towards convenience. The other was the way God desired.

Two observations:
1. One of the realities of life is that sometimes the "oxen stumble". When this happens we are left in reaction mode that leads us to trouble. If we will stay committed to doing things His way the first time we will see that His plan is better than ours.

2. The cart to me is symbolic of our need for speed. To do things faster and what we interpret as more efficient. Our relationship with God takes time. I believe that the six steps they took is more gratifying because they knew they were taking them in step with their God. Before they were just transporting a heavy box on a cart. Time spent with our creator is everything.

"Father, help me see."

Heart and Soul,
BAG
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