“So all Israel brought up the Ark of the Lord’s covenant to Jerusalem with shouts of joy, the blowing of horns and trumpets, the crashing of cymbals, and loud playing on harps and lyres.” I Chronicles 15:28 NLT
Watching a young dog energetically chase a ball, greet a four-legged friend, or pick up the scent of another furry creature is seeing a true celebration of life. Instinct helps him to be totally focused on the most interesting task at hand. Often, I have been dismayed when Famous would not heed my calls once the scent of a rabbit sent him racing down the fence line!
But then, is he not doing what comes naturally? And I suppose a more telling question is why we view adoration or praise as a bizarre or abnormal behavior. Obviously, the Israelites were worshiping God with every ounce of energy as the Ark of the Covenant was transported. Would it not be similar to the energy we see today inside a sporting arena? We are most certainly capable of impassioned public displays! But let someone try to get excited about life in general, and we tend to think they have lost touch with reality!
God created us. He created our emotions and our passions. Famous reminds me to celebrate at least a little bit of life every day.
Father, receive my most enthusiastic praise!
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