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And David and all the house of Israel were making merry before the Lord with all their might, with songs and lyres and harps and tambourines and castanets and cymbals. And when they came to the threshing floor of Nacon, Uzzah put out his hand to the ark of God and took hold of it, for the oxen stumbled. And the anger of the Lord was kindled against Uzzah; and God smote him there because he put forth his hand to the ark; and he died there beside the ark of God. (2 Samuel 6:5-7) What was Uzzah’s great sin? All he did was prevent the Ark from hitting he ground? Well, first of all, what was he doing that close to the Ark? In ancient times, the people had to keep a distance from it for fear that they might be killed. Not even priests touched it directly; they carried it by poles. Secondly, he thought that God needed his help. His intentions may have been good, but he made himself God’s savior. It is the other way around: He is our savior and He does not need our help. We need His. Remember that He is all powerful and that we exist to praise Him and offer Him worship. Then give thanks for His mighty gifts.
Posted on: Sat, 03 Aug 2013 10:58:06 +0000

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