King David Dancing

O, how I love this little girl!



David and I were teaching Children's Church this past Sunday for the 3rd and 4th graders. Little Joy had to join us due to a terrible, faucet-nose. She was terribly disappointed - Children's Church for her age is one of her favorite places to be. I had all the kids sitting around me on the floor, deep in discussion, when Ms. Kristen walked in to lead us in music worship. As the boys and girls stood up and began dividing themselves into boys and girls (isn't it great how they can't stand to sit by each other at this age?!), little Joy jumped up in great anticipation. She found a place right in front, in the middle of the boys and girls, and danced and sang with all her heart.



I observed the 3rd and 4th graders responses. Some looked on with shock, while others giggled quietly. Her brother glanced at her and smiled in approval. She knew all the words and actions for every song. She even slipped in a few of the accurate ASL signs. She truly lit up the room with joy as she worshipped God in her own sincere, unreserved way.



Tears filled my eyes, and I noticed David was visibly moved as well. She reminded me of King David dancing and singing as the Ark of the Covenant was returned to its rightful home (2 Samuel 6:14). What a true gift of praise she presented to Our Heavenly Father! She taught me a valuable lesson of unashamed worship.



Wouldn't you know, our lesson for the morning was about worshipping God with our whole hearts. Isn't God so great? He didn't even need to use my examples. He was happy to provide His own.