In 2 Samuel 6, as the Ark was entering Jerusalem, David danced and sang before the Lord with all his might. He worshipped God in a very expressive and physical way.  In 2 Samuel 7, David went in and sat before the Lord. He worshipped God in a very humble and reverent way.

 Often times Christians do one of 2 things when it comes to “worship styles”: 1) we only feel comfortable worshipping in a particular style, often “traditional” or “contemporary”, or 2) think one particular style is the “better” or more godly way to worhsip.  However, the differences are really differences in how we express ourselves. It’s interesting to me that David could express himself to God in very physical emotional ways and in very humble, quiet, and reverent ways. God had worked in his heart in such a way that David could find God and express his worhsip to God in a variety of ways.

 I pray that God would enlarge our hearts to worship Him in more than just one style of music or style of “worship”. It’s not a matter of what I’m comfortable doing. I think it’s a matter of allowing God to change and stretch us to worship Him in ways that may be beyond our current capabilities.  God is pleased with both….it’s always a matter of the heart with God. Is worship authentic, genuine, out of love for Him, and to Him for His glory?  I pray that God would bring me to a place where I can worship Him in all variety of expressions.