Looking back through the scriptures we can see patterns of worship in the Tabernacle of David where worship was offered in the form of music and song as acceptable sacrifices. David’s heart of worship was that of a man before his time. King David utilized musicians and singers to worship 24/7 before the Lord although there was no mention of singing as a form of sacrifice or worship in the Tabernacle of Moses. Sacrifices of blood and incense were offered regularly, but neither singing nor playing of instruments was used as part of the ritual. The Tabernacle of Moses was still in operation in Shiloh during David’s reign as King, but God’s presence was no longer there. Psalm 78:60 reveals that God “forsook the tabernacle at Shiloh, the tent in which He had dwelt among men (and never returned to it again)” vs. 68 ” But He chose the tribe of Judah (Praise), Mt. Zion which He loves (to replace Shiloh as His capitol.)”
But he chose Mt. Zion… the place where David erected his tabernacle as a house of worship. It is no wonder that David was said to be a man after God’s heart. David knew that God was not interested in the sacrificed blood of bulls and goats, not really. Even though God instituted and mandated the required law of shed blood for sins. What God was after all along was a people who understood why a relationship with the King of the Universe should cause them to worship with singing and rejoicing.
God inhabited the praises of His people during the reign of David. And He still does today when we offer the sacrifices of praise, the fruit of our lips giving thanks unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith.
Drink deeply
JP
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Giving a sacrifice of blood was easy - giving a sacrifice of praise, true un-ah-bashed praise where you sing, and clap, and cry, and cheer and laff, and not worry that anyone is watching you or judging you - that is a sacrifice - to do it freely - can you do it?
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