DAILY READINGS: 2 Samuel 23; Jeremiah 7; Ephesians 1:15 to 2:10
When they came unto the threshing fl oor of Chidon, Uzza put forth
his hand to hold the ark; for the oxen stumbled. 1 Chron. 13:9
David was doing the right thing by bringing the ark back, but he did
it in the wrong way! God had instructed that Levites were the only
ones permitt ed to carry the ark. Not even a new cart could replace His
writt en word. Furthermore, Uzza was not a Levite. When the Word of
God gives us clear instructions we must be humble enough to simply
obey, not feel we know bett er than God. —David Croudace
Open Thou mine ears, Lord; let me hear Thy voice;
And with swift obedience, cause Thee to rejoice.
Midst this world’s confusion, speak, O Lord, to me;
Guide me by Thy word Lord, let me follow Thee. —A. P. Gibbs