Prepare to rejoice before you need to rejoice - 1 Chronicles 15-19

The last we read in 1 Chronicles David had attempted to bring the ark to Jerusalem; to the place he had prepared for it. However, instead of carrying the ark in the prescribed manner, David and friends put the ark on a cart. When the ox that was pulling the cart stumbled and the ark started to fall, Uzzia stuck out a hand to steady it and was struck dead by the anger of the Lord. In chapter 15 we have, "Moving the Ark to Jerusalem, Act II." This time David takes time to read the instructions. This time David instructs the Levi's to carry the ark with the poles, as ordained by God. David expects great things this time. This time he not only tells the to follow the instructions but to prepare the singers and the players to get ready to celebrate and rejoice (15:16). In 15:22 we read that David actually appointed someone in charge of the singing (Chenaniah). This is all an act of faith for David. He saw that when God's Word is obeyed, rejoicing should be planned for. He didn't wait "to see" if things would turn out well. He simply believed that if he obeyed God things would turn out well. He was ready to rejoice when it was time to rejoice because he knew rejoicing was about to come because it always comes when you believe and obey God!. Let's plan on some rejoicing today!