Not Ashamed

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David danced for the Lord with all His might (verse 5). David, though he is already a king, danced for the Lord in front of his people. And he does not do it so that he can be honored but God to be honored. Wearing linen clothes (which made him look like half-naked), he still celebrated for what the Lord has done. He is not ashamed of what he is doing. David was jumping, dancing and shouting with great joy that time. And even if some people regard Him like a crazy person (like Michal), it doesn't matter as long as He is doing it for God.

Sometimes or more often than not, we were ashamed of celebrating for God. We want to let it out—voice, energy, movement—but we’re ashamed of what people may say or think of us. People around us maybe disgusted. They may say weird things about us. They may laugh at us but we shouldn’t feel anything sad about it, for the Lord our God is the One who must be pleased. We must die to ourselves—a proof of Christ living in us. If it is for God, it must be all out, the very best. Do what the Spirit is telling you to do so. Do what pleases God. Do what the Lord wants. Do what will make God smile. Do what will Him proud of you. Show the evidence of how much you love God. You’ll never know which one of your moments of praising God will be your last.