MATTHEW 6:33
Obed-Edom was first mentioned in the Bible just after the death of Uzzah (whom God killed for touching His Ark). This happened during King David’s first attempt to move the Ark to Jerusalem. The Ark of God was placed in the house of Obed-Edom. I wonder if he asked that it be kept in his home, or he was compelled to take it in. But the ark remained with him for three months, and the Lord blessed his household and everything he owned.
When it was time to move the Ark to Jerusalem again (this time correctly), Obed-Edom had a choice – to stay where he was and enjoy what God has blessed him with or move with the Ark of God (staying in God’s presence and in relationship with Him).
Obed-Edom had a desire for the Lord and moved with God. His desire for the Lord caused him to do whatever it took to be close to the Lord. He became a gatekeeper, a musician, and a doorkeeper for the Ark. God continued to bless him.
He became a worship leader and is mentioned along with Asaph the Chief Musician (1 Chron. 16:5). He continued to keep the gates.
I wonder if David was inspired by him when he said,”I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness.” (Psalm 84:10)
Obed-Edom, by his faith, attitude, and actions created a legacy of faith and relationship with the Lord. The Lord was also faithful to him, establishing a legacy of generational blessings.
Experiencing God is the lifelong process of learning about Him and becoming so intimately acquainted with Him that we joyfully yield our lives to Him and trust Him as Obed-Edom did.
