As as young King, David had the opportunity to bring the Ark of the Covenant, Israel’s most sacred possession, home to Jerusalem.

Proceeding carefully, this little group of transporters worshipped every step of the way.

And David even … “danced before the Lord with all his might.” 2 Samuel 6:14, now that’s emotion!

The verb used for “dance” is spelled “karar” and literally means “to whirl!” The verb is also framed in the most “intensive” stem available to the Hebrew grammarian! David “energetically” danced before the Lord, in joy and thanksgiving! Enthusiastically!

The word “before” means “in the Face of the Lord!”

Wow!

Two verses later David is still at it. His public activity stirring up hatred in the heart of his wife Michal, King Saul’s daughter.

She actually saw King David … “leaping and dancing before the Lord.” See 2 Kings 6:16.

Wow again!

Now I am not saying that such outward displays of emotion are to be encouraged in every circumstance.

But I am saying that emotion is not necessarily the enemy of faith, true faith.

And I am saying this, probably most of us are far too cold and lethargic in our worship of the Lord.

Perhaps a little shouting, a little leaping, even some dancing before Him (even if in private) would not be a bad idea!

Jesus was zealous!

So should we be!

Here’s how the Book of Psalms ends … “Let every thing that hath breath praise the LORD. Praise ye the LORD.” Psalm 150:6

Oh yes, the Fruit of the Spirit is JOY!

— Dr. Mike Bagwell

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