Have You Received The Obed-Edom Blessing?

Do you remember the story of Obed-Edom in 2 Samuel 6? As you may recall, King David assembled 30,000 men to bring the ark of God (where God's presence resided) by ox cart from Baalah to Jerusalem. As they transported it, David and the whole house of Israel celebrated with all their might before the Lord. When they came to the threshing floor of Nacon, Uzzah reach out and took hold of the ark of God, because the oxen stumbled. Uzzah's act was irreverent and God struck him down because he treated that which was Most Holy in an unholy manner. King David became afraid of the Lord and was not willing to take the ark of the Lord to Jerusalem. Instead, he took it to the house of Obed-Edom the Gittite. There it remained for three months. While it was there the Lord blessed Obed-Edom and his entire household.

So, Obed-Edom was entrusted with caring for the ark of God. In 2 Chronicles 25:24, he is described as one who had charge of the temple treasures. 1 Chronicles 15:16-21 tells us that Obed-Edom was a singer and worshipper. 1 Chronicles 16: 5, 38 says that he was a minister before the ark. He is also described as a guardian and doorkeeper in 1 Chronicles 26:4-8, 15. This was a good and holy man who had deep reverence for God.

It is obvious that Obed-Edom spent a lot of time on a regular basis, probably daily, worshipping God and ministering to Him when the ark was in his possession. Because of his devotion and service before the ark of presence, God richly blessed him and his household, as mentioned previously. 1 Chronicles 26:4-8, 15 bears this out in stating that his sons were blessed, respected, responsible men, who oversaw important tasks. There is no mystery as to why Obed-Edom was so blessed. It was because of his reverence, ministry, and worship before the ark of God. This was a man who was dutiful and sacrificial in attending to God.

God wants to bless us just like He blessed Obed-Edom. No one can help but be blessed when in the presence of the God of all blessing. Ephesians 1:3 says that we have every spiritual blessing in Christ. But, are we apprehending every blessing? Are we sacrificing our time worshipping Him and honoring His presence? When we do, expect to become an Obed-Edom. When we worship God, His presence is in, over and around our lives. He transforms, strengthens, and anoints us. His presence and blessing is so strong and radiant that it blesses those around us, as it did with Obed-Edom.

Obed-Edom was no novice worshipper. He was a man whose life was devoted to ministering before his God. He knew how to enter the secret place of the Most High. He also knew how to petition and pray because he devoted his life to doing so. We are all called to be Obed-Edoms. Our lives are to be defined as those who worship and minister in the presence of our God. When we do, we receive the Obed-Edom blessing!