Does the Covenant's return result in blessings or consequences? (2 Samuel 6-7)

 When we invoke the divine, we must do do in the proper way. We must never take God for granted. We must carry the Lord in us. Paul Evans wrote in his book “1-2 Samuel,” “Modern Christians often so emphasize God's love and forgiveness that we forget God is not safe.”( Pg.354, Zondervan; 2018) To invoke the Holy One , we must approach with holiness sanctifying ourselves to the Lord.  

It is easy to note that houses of the the Lord do not hold the same magnificence of the greatest estates. This is meant to be as one up ward instead of earthly magistracy. We try to create an image of the Lord in our minds. That is sin, for the Lord raised us up to where we are.. John Goldingay wrote in his book “1&2 for Everyone,” “God's problem with us is that we like to tie God down, keep God under control. We don't want God on the loose. God likes to be on the loose.” (Pg. 134, Westminster John Knox Press:2011)

The Lord wants to live among us. The attributes of the Mystical YHVH are pitying the sinner, gracing the repentant, ruling, sympathizing to suffering, loving concern, long-suffering, abounding in mercy, verifying, remembering human merit, understanding, forgiving, atoning, and seeing guilt. He made King David glorious for out of him came the Messiah. When the Messiah rules , Israel will dwell in peace.

The Holy One chooses the lesser things to have greatness. Man is small there is nothing like the Lord. May the Lord bring peace in our time.

How long Will the Weep? (I Samuel 16-18

 There is a point that after rejecting the Lord too many times that there is no more grace . Our choice to reject the Almighty is our condemnation. Alec Motyer wrote in his book “The Message of the Exodus: the Days of our Pilgrimage,” “The price we pay is that every choice, for good or ill, goes to fashioning our characters, and whether in the long or short term—or both—makes us answerable to the Judge of all the earth.” (Pg. 122; InterVarsity Press, 2005)

God will choose people who have a heart for Him. He com to all men in peace, but some seek a quarrel against the Holy One. When we are blinded by sorrow , we cannot see the Lord's choice. His heart seeks those who love Him regardless of appearance as 1 Sam 16:6-7 states this:

'But the LORD said to Samuel, "Do not look at his appearance or at the height of his stature, because I have rejected him; for God sees not as man sees, for man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.”'NASU

In an enthralling cosmic drama, when humanity turns its back on the Divine, an extraordinary sequence of events unfolds. The Almighty, in a display of both wrath and love, sends trials and tribulations not as punishment, but as a clarion call to return to His embrace. Yet, in their quest for escape, humans embrace distractions, unwittingly nurturing the very force destined to usurp their place in the grand design.

This saga unfolds on an individual battlefield where every soul confronts its demons—challenges that seem insurmountable, yet are more brittle than they appear, a testament to the deceiver's guile. The serpent's armor, gleaming with false invincibility, serves not as protection but as a taunt to those it seeks to intimidate. Amidst this turmoil, a profound truth emerges: the battle is not ours to fight alone, for it belongs to the Lord. He, in His infinite wisdom, wields our talents as instruments of His divine will, weaving our actions into a tapestry that reveals His glory.

The unveiling of God's magnificence disrupts the equilibrium, confronting all with a choice—embrace the divine or stand in opposition. Success, when bestowed by the Lord, stirs envy in the hearts of those cast aside, a divine strategy that ignites a yearning for what they have lost. The Spirit of God, once gentle and comforting, now becomes an unstoppable force, demanding decision.

In this celestial journey, a true servant of God emerges, choosing the path of honor, even when faced with hatred. This narrative is not just a tale of conflict and redemption; it's a reflection on the power of faith, the resilience of the human spirit, and the unfathomable depths of divine love. It's a reminder that in the grand chessboard of existence, each move we make is guided by a hand far greater than our own, leading us towards a destiny filled with purpose and light.