And David called for Zadok and Abiathar the priests, and for the Levites: for Uriel, Asaiah, Joel, Shemaiah, Eliel, and Amminadab. He said to them, “You are the heads of the fathers’ houses of the Levites; sanctify yourselves, you and your brethren, that you may bring up the ark of the LORD God of Israel to the place I have prepared for it. For because you did not do it the first time, the LORD our God broke out against us, because we did not consult Him about the proper order.” So the priests and the Levites sanctified themselves to bring up the ark of the LORD God of Israel. And the children of the Levites bore the ark of God on their shoulders, by its poles, as Moses had commanded according to the word of the LORD. (vv.11-15)
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 past 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. Are you in need of His forgiveness and a second chance? If so, pray the prayer of forgiveness found to the right of this page and begin a new in Christ. God bless.
The Truth:
“For the sake of your name, O Lord, forgive my iniquity, though it is great.” (Psalm 25:11)
