Here in
chapter 15 David was making his second attempt at moving the ark to the city of Jerusalum. During the three
months it stayed at Obed-Edom's house, David had plenty of time to learn from his mistakes. This time, the Ark was carried properly (on poles), the Priests and Levites were used more formally,
and a period of consecration preceded the move.
David took a huge risk by trying it again. What if something else
went wrong? But he moved ahead in faith and humility, believing that God's will would be accomplished, and even more important, that God forgives sin. This was a key lesson for David to
learn, for this wouldn't be the last time he would need a second chance.
I’m sure we can all relate to the need of forgivness and second
chances. Even the great apostle Peter would need a second chance. And, on the
day of Pentecost, he received it (the Holy Spirit) and
preached a powerful sermon that led about three thousand people to trust Christ
as Savior that very day (Luke 22:54-62)
The application here is obvious, God forgives sin and
gives second chances - His grace never runs out.
The Truth
“For the sake of your name, O Lord, forgive my iniquity, though
it is great.” (Psalm 25:11)
