Getting Organized

 

    There are different types of people.  Each individual's look of organization is unique to them.  Some like chaos to be organized.  Some look cluttered, but there is a design to the clutter.  Others like things to be linear.  Some need things to be in their place to be able to focus.  It is all very distinct to the person, but it works.  We all need to be organized to be able to get things accomplished and it will not work if we have to alter to the will of others.  The only one we need to consult for our personal organization is God.

    David got his people unified, his home built, and the economy was looking good.  Now it was time to get the nation spiritually organized and his personal life aligned to best make that happen.  He had 30,000 men go to Judah to retrieve the ark of the covenant to bring it to Jerusalem.  They celebrated with music and dancing.  This was a thing that needed to be recognized and celebrated.

    On the journey, an oxen stumbled.  In their joy, they had forgotten some of the basic rules of conduct and proximity that applied to the ark.  When the oxen stumbled, Uzzah (son of Abinadab) reached out to stabilize the ark and keep it from falling.  That was a good thing, but he was never consecrated to be able to touch the ark.  God immediately struck him dead.

    David was angry because he was trying to do the right thing, but he did not do it the right way.  He was angry at God for the sever punishment and afraid of His wrath at the same time, so he took the ark to Adem-Edom for three months while he worked things out between himself and God.  During that time, Adem-Edom's family was blessed.  

    David had things better organized and the rules were established when he went to get the ark.  This time it was being properly respected and honored, so the people could really celebrate.  David danced the whole time.  The people kept the proper distance from the ark this time.  When they arrived they celebrated, had offerings, and fellowship.  Then everyone went home.

    Michal growing up in royalty had a certain perception on how that position should be held.  Watching her husband act like a fool in her eyes made her hate him.  She felt disrespected, but he was celebrating God and would not change for any person.  She confronted him harshly as soon as he returned home.  She shut the door for their relationship where it never recovered.  She never had any children.

    Men need to be organized in how they run their home, their personal life, and relationships (especially with God).  Women need to support and guide their husbands, but not try to control them.  They need to keep the home, finances, and family organized along with their relationship with God and other people.  Relationships are give, take, and changing together.  If we try to control everything, then we will only push people away and make ourselves unhappy in the process.  Work on what you can and let go on what you can't control.

2 Samuel 6