My Utmost For The Highest

1Sa 6:19 (NIV) But God struck down some of the inhabitants of Beth Shemesh, putting seventy of them to death because they looked into the ark of the Lord. The people mourned because of the heavy blow the Lord had dealt them.
>> The ark of covenant represents the very presence of God. It had to be handled with strict requirements. Only the Levites are allowed to handle it. When the ark of covenant is not handled properly, disaster happens (people die). Foreign gods (Dagon) had to bow to it. Our God cannot stand equal to any other gods and that His very presence demand our honor and respect. The truth of the matter is God wants to be in a place where He is honored and respected and where people are yearning for Him. Lord grace us with Your awesome presence daily! Amen.¿>