2 Samuel Part 1 | Undignified

In 2 Samuel 6, we see this unforgettable moment where King David brings the Ark of the Covenant back into Jerusalem. What happens next isn’t just a piece of ancient history, it’s a raw picture of what real worship looks like. David is so overwhelmed with joy and gratitude that he starts dancing his heart out before the Lord. To some people watching – especially his wife Michal – it looks embarrassing and over the top. But David doesn’t apologize. Instead, he basically says, “I’ll gladly look even more foolish if it’s for God.”

That moment forces us to ask some honest questions about our own lives. Are we more concerned with how we look to others, or with living for an audience of One? Following Jesus has a cost. It might mean letting go of our image, our comfort, or the version of ourselves we work so hard to protect.

But here’s the good news: whatever indignity we feel in following Jesus doesn’t even come close to what He willingly took on for us at the cross. Saying yes to God’s presence in our lives isn’t wrecking our future, it’s actually freeing us from chasing things that were never going to satisfy us anyway.

The invitation is to live “undignified” lives; not reckless or careless, but boldly obedient. That means honoring God in the loud, visible moments and in the quiet, unseen ones where no one else is watching.