Dancing in the Streets

One Year Bible (June 4, 2022)

2 Samuel 22:1-23:23

“Dancing in the Streets”

There is a new show called “Songland” that gives the contestants the opportunity to share their written songs. They often take their song and really “bring them to life”. I love to watch the process of how they do this. It is pretty amazing!

The collaboration is what makes the song even more beautiful. Perhaps a few words are added, the melody is tweaked, and the rhythm may be changed up a bit. But the song goes on….

David, we are told, wrote about 50% of the Psalms, and you will find that familiar feeling right here in 2 Samuel 22. He is a musician and worshipper at heart. When he is sad he sings and offers songs of repentance, and when he is glad he dances in an “unkingly fashion” with all his might and without his kingly robes.

Perhaps you may recall the events in 2 Samuel 6:12-23. David was returning with the Ark of the Covenant and he was literally dancing in the streets without his kingly garb on. Michal (daughter of Saul) who was David’s wife, had been watching… Not worshipping. Just watching.

Michal saw David dancing, shouting, and leaping “Before the Lord” and scripture tells us that, “She despised him in her heart”. (22:26)

She confronts him, “How the king of Israel has distinguished himself today, disrobing in the sight of the slave girls of his servants as any vulgar fellow would!” (6:20)

Listen to David’s response, “It was before the Lord, who chose me rather than your father or anyone from his house when he appointed me ruler over the Lord’s people Israel-- I will CELEBRATE BEFORE THE LORD. I will become even more undignified than this, and I will be humiliated in my own eyes. But by these slave girls you spoke of, I will be held in honor.” (22:21-22)

And Michal daughter of Saul had NO CHILDREN to the day of her death.” (22:23)

Hmmmmmm, Go Figure! (Oh, be careful little wife what you say!)

Today, I want to invite you to be “part of the process”? After reading today’s passage of scripture, please share the verse that has spoken to you the most and tell us why.

The Psalms were songs and prayers. What is your song, prayer, or dance today?

David worshipped wholeheartedly without worrying about human eyes. He cared more about God’s eyes. I believe that God truly wants that from each of us.

I can’t wait to hear your thoughts, prayers, and songs.

Let there be “Dancing in the Streets”!

Debbie Sempsrott

There truly is no “Hood” like “Motherhood”!  As an adoptive mom and as a mom of a child of special needs, Debbie Sempsrott has a special calling to support and encourage other moms.  She is also a very proud “Nana” to two little boys. (Is there such a thing as “Nana-hood”?) Debbie is a pastor’s wife, women’s ministry leader, and a fourth-grade teacher.  She will be the first to tell you that her life has been changed by women who have mentored her life as “mothers in the faith”. From mothering to mentoring, to encouraging women in the ministry, Mom-Sense has endless opportunities to encourage women through-out the entire Imperial Valley and beyond. What a blessing it will be to see counseling provided for women with hurting hearts and to connect women who lead in ministry.  The possibilities for Mom-Sense are unlimited with prayer and support as we follow God’s leading. Debbie is so thankful for the Mom-Sense team as we begin this new chapter in ministry. Together, we will CHOOSE LIFE, EMBRACE LIFE, and SPEAK LIFE! What a great privilege we have to encourage women in the Imperial Valley together!

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