Repairs Needed

Often during our life's journey, there are times when repairs must be done. The travel becomes difficult.

Time, energy and effort must be spent to correct and/or improve our course.

Sometimes the repair is needed because of mistakes, errors or choices which we made.

Be careful. Think ahead.

Remember,
"Only you can damage your character."

Have a good day!
Love,
Dad


I Chronicles 13 recollects the events of David's first attempt at bringing the Ark of the Covenant back to the people of Israel so that it might once again be the place of worship. Uzza was smote down by God for touching the ark as the oxen bringing it on a cart stumbled. David was displeased and fearful of God, so they left the ark at a house along the way. This home was blessed during its stay. And the Lord continued blessing David throughout all the land. At last, David brought the Ark into the City of David upon the shoulders of sanctified Levites as commanded by Moses (chapter 16). With singing, playing of trumpets, cymbals and harps and fervent rejoicing, the Ark was placed in its tent. David had to change the course of his journey in bringing the ark into the city because he was not following the law. David made plans to build a permanent temple in which the ark would dwell, but the Lord told him that this task and honor would pass on to his seed. He rejoiced in the promised seed! David sings in thankfulness to the Lord for his eternal covenant at the placing of the ark:

"Give thanks unto the LORD, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the people. Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him, talk ye of all his wondrous works. Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the LORD. Seek the LORD and his strength, seek his face continually. Remember his marvelous works that he hath done, his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth; O ye seed of Israel his servant, ye children of Jacob, his chosen ones. He is the LORD our God; his judgments are in all the earth. Be ye mindful always of his covenant; the word which he commanded to a thousand generations; Even of the covenant which he made with Abraham, and of his oath unto Isaac; And hath confirmed the same to Jacob for a law, and to Israel for an everlasting covenant, Saying, Unto thee will I give the land of Canaan, the lot of your inheritance; When ye were but few, even a few, and strangers in it. And when they went from nation to nation, and from one kingdom to another people; He suffered no man to do them wrong: yea, he reproved kings for their sakes, Saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm. Sing unto the LORD, all the earth; show forth from day to day his salvation. Declare his glory among the heathen; his marvelous works among all nations. For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised: he also is to be feared above all gods. For all the gods of the people are idols: but the LORD made the heavens. Glory and honor are in his presence; strength and gladness are in his place. Give unto the LORD, ye kindreds of the people, give unto the LORD glory and strength. Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name: bring an offering, and come before him: worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness. Fear before him, all the earth: the world also shall be stable, that it be not moved. Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice: and let men say among the nations, The LORD reigneth. Let the sea roar, and the fullness thereof: let the fields rejoice, and all that is therein. Then shall the trees of the wood sing out at the presence of the LORD, because he cometh to judge the earth. O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good; for his mercy endureth forever. And say ye, Save us, O God of our salvation, and gather us together, and deliver us from the heathen, that we may give thanks to thy holy name, and glory in thy praise. Blessed be the LORD God of Israel forever and ever. And all the people said, Amen, and praised the LORD." (1Chronicles 16:8-36)