OBSCURE BUT SIGNIFICANT

 

"Again the next day after John stood, and two of his disciples; And looking upon Jesus as he walked, he saith, Behold the Lamb of God! And the two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus.Then Jesus turned, and saw them following, and saith unto them, What seek ye? They said unto him, Rabbi, (which is to say, being interpreted, Master,) where dwellest thou? He saith unto them, Come and see. They came and saw where he dwelt, and abode with him that day: for it was about the tenth hour.  One of the two which heard John speak, and followed him, was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother. He first findeth his own brother Simon, and saith unto him, We have found the Messias, which is, being interpreted, the Christ.And he brought him to Jesus. And when Jesus beheld him, he said, Thou art Simon the son of Jona: thou shalt be called Cephas, which is by interpretation, A stone." John 1:35-42

We often have the mistaken idea that only the visible workers  in the work of the Lord are worthy of consideration. We must not overlook the contribution of the steadfast supporters who are working for the Lord in obscure and less visible areas of God’s kingdom. Some of the greatest workers in the kingdom are too often little known and unnoticed. Yet the work they perform is much like the seasoning in good food. Andrew, a disciple of Jesus, was such a person.

The day after John the Baptist made his first public announcement of Jesus, his disciples began to seek Jesus out. The first two disciples to follow Jesus were Andrew and his friend John, the brother of James. When they found Jesus, they asked Him, “Where dwellest thou?”. They probably thought that it would be good to get to know more about Him.

Jesus invited these two disciples of John to spend the evening with Him, exceeding their expectations. They became convinced that John’s announcement that Jesus was the Christ was true. They were compelled to tell their brothers about their discovery of the Christ and to lead them to Him.

Andrew is barely noticed by Christian historians and only mentioned six times by name in the New Testament. Yet we are indebted to this little known disciple for bringing to Jesus his later well known brother, Peter. What a readymade missionary field our families provide! Andrew did not rush off to another field of labor. His first testimony was given to those at home.

On one occasion when a large crowd had followed Him, Jesus tested the faith of Philip when He asked him, “Whence shall we buy bread, that these may eat?” (Jn. 6:5). Philip, the practical person that he was, sized up the situation and with no faith for a solution replied, “Two hundred pennyworth of bread is not sufficient for them that every one of them may take a little.” The disciples suggested that Jesus send the multitude away because it was late in the day. Jesus said, “Give ye them to eat” (Mr. 6:3). The disciples failed the same test of faith that Philip had failed. They asked, “Shall we go and buy...and give them to eat?” (Mr. 6:37).

Andrew brought a boy and his lunch of five small barley loaves and two small fish to Jesus. He said, “But what are they among so many?” (Jn. 6:9). Andrew’s skeptical question was touched with just a hint of faith. Why would Andrew have bothered to bring the little lunch to Jesus if he did not think that Jesus would do something with it? Jesus acted upon Andrew’s suggestion at once.

It is amazing to see what Jesus can do with our limited resources and little faith. He starts with what we have and blesses it that it may become sufficient for what we need. We should follow the example of Andrew and bring to Jesus what little we have in order for Him to multiply it.

One day a group of Greeks came to Philip and asked him to arrange for them to meet with Jesus. Philip consulted Andrew and both of them brought word to Jesus. When Andrew and Philip brought the request to Jesus for an interview with the Greeks, they opened the door for Him to teach on the true purpose of His death (Jn. 12:23-36).

Anyone that is obscure could be defined as not well known or not famous. Andrew, by comparison to his brother, Peter, was not well known or famous. Yet his life was significant and full of meaning and importance.

Jesus had an inner circle within His group of apostles. Peter, James and John were with Him when Jairus’ daughter was raised, at the transfiguration and during Jesus’ agonizing prayer in Gathsemane. These three men shared a special place of closeness with Jesus during several key events while Andrew and  the others were outside of the inner circle.

Andrew’s older brother Peter, whom he had brought to Christ went on to be well known in the church. His experience was similar to that of a teacher whose student rises to greater acclaim than the one who taught him. Or, it was like a younger brother whose only public identity is his relationship to an older brother. Andrew was quietly unobserved as Peter boldly built a reputation of great acknowledgments of faith.

Andrew received no acclaim. There is no biblical record of any sermon that he preached or sacred writing written. Jesus did not recognize him for meritorious service or commend him for great character. But that is not to say that he lacked greatness or was unworthy of such commendation. Rather, he seemed to be great in a quiet unassuming way. Indeed, the absence of a clamor for attention or personal credit are marks of his greatness and still are traits greatly to be desired!

Andrew exemplified the concept Jesus taught that “the first shall be last.” Although Andrew was the first disciple he was not in the foreground of leadership. Andrew was content to remain obscure. He did not make any effort to push ahead of the other apostles for attention. James and John pressed Jesus for positions of prominence in the coming kingdom, but this was not so of Andrew.

Apparently, there was no envy in the heart of Andrew toward the popular apostolic spokesman and leader, his brother. He displayed the pure essence of true love that “envieth not”. No evil jealousy corrupted Andrew’s heart.

Small people drop names and snip at the heels of those who are climbing past them. Few indeed are the individuals who are able to love, lead and then linger on the sidelines to cheer while others seem to pass them by.

 

THERE  IS  A  GREAT  NEED  OF  SUPPORT  PEOPLE  IN  THE  WORK  OF  GOD

“For the body (the church) is not one member, but many” (I Cor. 12:14).  When we think of the apostle Paul’s comparison of the human body and the body of Christ, the church, we are reminded of how important little things are. There is a need for more than just the prominent. Paul asked the question: “If the whole body were an eye, where were the hearing?” The body would be out of balance if the head were only one large eye, or ears, or nose. "

Each one of us provides for the church a needed function that we have been called to do. Somebody must provide the behind the scenes support to make possible each activity in the church. We should be content to do our part in support of all who are depending upon us. Ultimately, Christ is counting on us to do all that He has called and ordained for us to do.

The value of small things in life can never be understated. There are many small and seemingly insignificant things in life upon which we depend completely. We know we can count on Jesus always to be the same, but can He depend on us? Will we be in the place where He has planted us? Every leader must have a dedicated staff of people upon whom he can depend. It has been said that the greatest ability in life is availability.

Much harm can come by individuals who, after serving successfully in a secondary capacity, grow restless and decide to go elsewhere where they can be a prominent leader. Such an impulsive move can cause confusion and disaster if the person has not been called to that place of leadership. It is much better that a person be content to labor faithfully in whatever capacity God has placed him until such a time as God would choose to move him into another area of service.

Following in the footsteps of Andrew is challenging. The unassuming character found in Andrew placed him quietly in the background lifting up others. When he came to prominence, it was always on behalf of someone else. He brought his brother, Peter, to Jesus. He brought a lad and his lunch to Jesus. He brought the Greeks’ request to Jesus.

The kingdom of God today is in need of dedicated people who, like Andrew, are loyal, faithful, and supportive.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LA INDIFERENCIA

"Yo conozco tus obras, que ni eres frío ni caliente. !Ojalá fueses frío o caliente! Pero por cuanto eres tibio, y no frío ni caliente, te vomitaré de mi boca." Apocalipsis 3:15-16

Es muy común dentro del cristianismo tratar con cristianos indiferentes, perezosos con falta de energía, apáticos! Hay muchos cristianos sin fuerzas, que nada importa para ellos, están pensando solo en sí mismos, nada les turba el corazón, nada los hace moverse de su comodidad. Están estáticos. Es muy común verlos que no tienen comunión con Dios, no leen la biblia, no ayunan, no van mucho a la iglesia, no quieren ayudar en la iglesia y no hace caso a la amonestación. Tienen una vida sedentaria, donde abren más la boca y mueven más rápido la lengua que los brazos o los pies.

Esta persona espiritualmente no sirve para nada, nunca ve la necesidad de hacer las cosas, siempre cuestiona o simplemente no obedece.  Este es el típico cristiano que nunca quiere leer la biblia, nunca quiere orar, nunca quiere evangelizar, todo absolutamente le da lo mismo. Para este cristiano le es igual el orar o el no orar, le es igual pecar o dejar de pecar y disfraza su pereza de espiritualidad. Este indiferente siempre esta criticando, siempre esta murmurando, siempre está en contra de los que están a favor y a favor de los que están en contra.

La persona indiferente es de corazón duro, ya no le importa nada de nada, puede ver a alguien muriéndose a su lado y no es capaz de mover un dedo. El indiferente pierde poco a poco a sus amigos, porque nunca se mueve para ellos, se vuelve una persona egoísta y egocéntrica y solo cuando necesita a sus amigos son importantes para él, pero cuando ellos lo necesitan a él nunca se muestra amigo, la biblia va en contra del actuar indiferente del cristiano

La Persona Indiferente es completamente neutral en todos los ámbitos, nunca quiere escoger nada, nunca piensa en hacer algo al respecto, siempre está esperando y muchas veces se justicia diciendo voy a ayunar a ver que dice Dios, pero ni ayuna, ni espera el tiempo de Dios, simplemente se excusa para evitar comprometerse en algo.

SÍNTOMAS DE LA INDIFERENCIA

A. Irregular en la asistencia a los cultos.

B. Falta de participación en el culto.

C. Constantemente legando tarde a la Escuela Dominical y los cultos.

D. No le da importancia a la oración y la lectura bíblica, o las cosas espirituales.

E. No es fiel en la mayordomía.

F. Falta de envolvimiento en las actividades de la iglesia.

G. Falta de enteres en el crecimiento de la iglesia.

PORQUE ALGUNOS DEJAN DE COMPRAR EN UNA TIENDA Y VAN A OTRA

A. 1% de ellos se mueren.

B. 3% de ellos mudan de lugar.

C. 5% de ellos por amistades.

D. 9% de ellos cambiaron porque los precios eran mejor en otro lugar.

E. 14% de ellos cambiaron por descontentamiento con el producto.

F. 68% de ellos dejaron de ir debido a una actitud de indiferencia hacia ellos por los empleados.

ESTO TAMBIEN ES CIERTO DE LA IGLESIA

A. Unos se mueren.

B. Algunos se mudan de lugar.

C. Amistades los influencian que asistan a otra iglesia.

D. Se pierden algunos por razones competitivas, significa que sencillamente perdimos algunos por los esfuerzos de otros.

E. Perdemos algunos porque están descontentos con lo que tenemos que ofrecer. Ellos desean o necesitan algo mas y lo encuentran en otra iglesia.

F. Pero, si los negocios pierden clientes a indiferencia, ¿podrá ser cierto que la iglesia también pierde miembros o miembros potenciales a la indiferencia?

Deja la indiferencia, examina tu vida a la luz de la biblia, evalúa tus intenciones, evalúa tu fe, "Examinaos a vosotros mismos si estáis en la fe; probaos a vosotros mismos. ¿O no os conocéis a vosotros mismos, que Jesucristo está en vosotros, a menos que estéis reprobados?" II Corintios 13:5

Despiértate, tú que duermes, Y levántate de los muertos, Y te alumbrará Cristo. Mirad, pues, con diligencia cómo andéis, no como necios sino como sabios, aprovechando bien el tiempo, porque los días son malos." Efesios 5:14-16

No te dejes vencer, pídele a Dios que él mismo también te examine y que revele lo que hay dentro de ti. arrepiente de tu apatía y recobra tu primer amor y aviva el fuego del don de Dios que está en ti, "Examíname, oh Dios, y conoce mi corazón; Pruébame y conoce mis pensamientos; Y ve si hay en mí camino de perversidad, Y guíame en el camino eterno." Salmos 139:23-24

"Por lo cual te aconsejo que avives el fuego del don de Dios que está en ti por la imposición de mis manos. Porque no nos ha dado Dios espíritu de cobardía, sino de poder, de amor y de dominio propio." II Timoteo 1:6-7

"EL OPUESTO DEL AMOR NO ES EL ODIO, ES LA INDIFERENCIA"

 

INDIFFERENCE

"I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or hot. So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth." Revelation 3:15-16

It is very common within Christianity to deal with indifferent Christians, lazy, with lack of energy, apathetic! There are many Christians without strength, nothing matters to them, they are thinking only of themselves, nothing disturbs their heart, nothing makes them leave their comfort. They are unchanging . It is very common to see them not have fellowship with God, not read the Bible, they do not fast,  they do not go to church very often, they do not want to help in church and ignore admonition. They have a sedentary lifestyle, where they open their mouth more and they move their tongue move faster than their arms or feet.

This person is useless spiritually, he never seen the need to do things, he always questions or just does not obey. This is the typical Christian who never wants to read the Bible, never want to pray, he never want to evangelize, it's all the same to him. For this Christian its all the same if he prays or not, to him it is all the same whether he sins or not and he disguises his spiritual laziness. He is always criticizing, always muttering, he is always against those who are in favor and in favor of those who are against.

The indifferent person is hard hearted, and does not care about anything at all, he can see someone dying at his side and will not move a finger. The indifferent person gradually loses his friends, because he never helps them, he becomes a selfish and self-centered person and only when he needs his friends are they important to him, but when they need him he is never there for them, the bible speaks against spirit of indifference in a Christian.

An indifferent Person is completely neutral in all areas, he never want to make a choice, he never think of doing something about it, he is always waiting and often justify himself by saying I am fasting to see what God says, but neither fasts, nor waits for Gods time, it's just  an excuse to avoid engaging in something.

SYMPTOMS OF INDIFFERENCE

A. Irregular attendance of church services.

B. Lack of participation in the services.

C. Constantly arriving late to Sunday School and church services.

D. Does not give importance to prayer or reading the Bible or spiritual things.

E. Lack of faithfulness in stewardship.

F. Lack of involvement in church activities.

G. Lack of interest in the growth of the church.

WHY PEOPLE STOP SHOPPING IN ONE STORE AND GO TO ANOTHER

A. 1% of them die.

B. 3% of them move away.

C. 5% because of friends.

D. 9% because the prices were better somewhere else.

E. 14% product dissatisfaction.

F. 68% because of an attitude of indifference toward them by some of the employees.

THIS IS ALSO TRUE OF THE CHURCH

A. Some die.

B. Some move away.

C. Friends influence them to attend another church.

D. Some were lost for competitive reasons, meaning that we simply lost some to the efforts of others.

E. We lose some because they are dissatisfied with what we have to offer. They want or need something else, so they find it in another church.

G. But, if businesses lose customers to indifference, could it be true that the church also loses members or potential members because of indifference?

Abscond indifference, examine your life in the light of the Bible, evaluate your intentions, evaluate your faith, "Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates?" II Corinthians 13:5

"Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light. See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, Redeeming the time, because the days are evil." Ephesians 5:14-16

Do not be overcome, ask God that he will also examine and reveal what's inside you. repent of your apathy and regain your first love and revive the fire of God's gift which is in you, "Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting." Psalms 139:23-24

"Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands. For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind." II Timothy 1:6-7

"THE OPPOSITE OF LOVE IS NOT HATE, IT'S INDIFFERENCE"

 

 

EL BAILE DEL REY DAVID

"Y David bailó ante el Señor con toda su fuerza,.. Y tenía vestido David un efod de lino Así David y toda la casa de Israel conducían el arca de Jehová con júbilo y con el sonido de la trompeta y dijo David a Mical: Fue delante de Jehová, que me eligió a mí delante de tu padre y de toda su casa, mandándome que fuese príncipe sobre el pueblo de Jehová, sobre Israel, danzaré delante del Señor ". II Samuel 6:14-15, 21

La historia del rey David bailando ante el señor con toda su fuerza es probablemente una de las historias más populares para conectar la danza a la biblia. También es uno de los pasajes más mal usado y mal entendido también.

Muchas iglesias hoy están introduciendo nuevas formas y enseñanzas sobre la adoración. Incluye danza litúrgica, baile expresivo y ondeo de bandera durante el tiempo de adoración. ¿Es esto bíblico? ¿Es esta una forma de la nueva era infiltrándose en la iglesia? Como un fenómeno de la cultura popular, el baile litúrgico y expresivo parecen afianzadas en muchas de nuestras iglesias hoy en día. Cientos de grupos de danzas litúrgicas y expresivas han florecido en los últimos diez años.

A través de los años he visto hermanos que bailan en las iglesias bajo el poder del Espíritu Santo, y yo mismo he bailado en ocasiones bajo el poder del Espíritu. Una cosa es segura, es que el baile coreografiado  (organizado y practicado) en las iglesias hoy en día está muy lejos de lo que se vivió y lo que se llevó a cabo en respuesta al movimiento del Espíritu de Dios en la historia de la iglesia. Uno de los problemas con el baile litúrgico y expresiva en las iglesias hoy en día es que han confundido el baile como expresión de un individuo de la adoración a Dios con el baile que era parte de la cultura popular nacional de Israel.

Bajo la apariencia de adoración espiritual, danzas folclóricas culturales judíos están siendo traído a la iglesia y llamándole adoración. No lo son. Son sólo las danzas folklóricas judías (o un intento de volver a crearlos). Lo mismo ocurre con otras danzas coreografiadas, judíos o no. Algunos parecen pensar que sólo porque es judío, es espiritual. Desde luego, eso no es cierto. Ahora el baile de David es otro asunto. El incidente está impregnada de adoración. ¿Que es lo que lo hizo diferente? Veamos II Samuel 6:14-5,21 y su contexto.

Fue Espontánea No Planificado

La misma espontaneidad mostró que era una expresión del corazón. Claro que las canciones se práctica, etc., pero el baile es una cosa peligrosa que afecta el cuerpo tan extensamente como lo hace. Debe ser santificado por la espontaneidad del corazón.

Fue Respondía No Catalítica

David estaba respondiendo a la presencia de Dios. Estaba respondiendo a la emoción espiritual del momento. El precedente de las personas que caen bajo el poder del Espíritu en la Biblia es un ejemplo de respuesta reaccionaria de las personas a la presencia sentida de Dios. Lo mismo ocurre con este baile. David estaba respondiendo a la presencia de Dios en el momento. Era apropiado. Hoy en día, el baile se usa en las iglesias para tratar de mover a la gente a la emoción, al parecer, a la adoración. Es un catalizador. El carrito está delante del caballo.

Fue Para El Audiencia Del Señor, No La Gente

Ciertamente, la gente vio David danza en ese día. Su esposa Mical vio y se burló. Pero el punto es que David no lo estaba haciendo para el pueblo. Lo estaba haciendo "delante del Señor". En lo que se refiere a David, el Señor era el único público. Es peligroso juzgar los motivos de la gente, sin duda, pero la naturaleza y el rendimiento de la danza en la iglesia de hoy dicta que se realiza en gran medida para el público de las personas. El baile de David no era para los espectadores humanos. La coreografía es un baile de presentación para la gente.

Fue Irregular, No Fue Coreografiado

David no estaba tratando de seguir algunos pasos ordenados de una danza coreografiada. Su baile, aunque no al parecer o fuera de control, fue una expresión errática, involucrada. Probablemente fue rápida y feroz. Fue con "todas sus fuerzas." ¿Alguna vez has oído hablar de un cuarteto de aplaudir cuando la canción se realiza por cada uno llevándose una parte? La danza de David era tan diferente de danzas coreografiadas como ese tipo de palmas es de las palmas emocionados de aplausos. El baile de David fue unas palmas de aplauso a la grandeza y la misericordia de Dios. El baile de David probablemente no siguió un patrón conjunto de bailes reconocidos de su época. Podría haberlo hecho, pero no fue planeado de antemano ese día. Aunque fuera un patrón reconocido de la danza, fue sin duda a la música del espíritu y no la música del oído.

Fue Humilde, No Exaltación De Hombre

Lo que enfureció a Mical la esposa de David, fue que David se quitó la ropa real y asumió el papel de un sirviente en su baile. Eran los siervos y esclavos que bailaban para las clases superiores como reyes. Sin embargo, el rey David bailó como un siervo. Él estaba asumiendo un papel humillante. No era algo que le traerá elogios de ser un buen bailarín.

Fue Espíritu, No Cuerpo Céntrico

Es difícil decir que el baila en la iglesias de hoy no llaman la atención sobre la forma y la gracia y el arte del cuerpo humano. La adoración verdadera solicita la observación de "esa persona estaba realmente perdido en la adoración" o "esa persona estaba realmente regocijándose en Dios", o "esa persona realmente sintió el Espíritu," no ", que fue un gran baile", y "estos son grandiosos bailarines". Cualquier baile en la adoración  que acentúa el cuerpo, que se realiza con movimientos sensuales lascivos, etc., no es, sin duda inspirado por el Espíritu o aceptable.

Se Caracterizó Por Fervor Notable, No Forma Notable

La Escritura no dice que David bailó con gracia, artístico, etc., pero "con todas sus fuerzas." Lo que era notable acerca de la danza de David era su fervor, no su forma. La iglesia de hoy ha llegado a ser demasiado preocupado por la estética de su adoración en lugar de la verdadera espiritualidad y de su adoración. Hay unos pocos participantes practicados y muchos espectadores engañados. Verdadero espontaneidad y sentimiento de corazón en la adoración ha sido sustituido no sólo el baile coreografiado, pero el uso coreografiado de los dones a un servicio totalmente coreografiado.

David era un verdadero adorador en espíritu y en verdad. No necesitaba un instructor de baile para bailar. Se olvidó de la multitud, y, en respuesta a la emoción espiritual del momento, comenzó a expresar la enorme fervor espiritual que sentía en un humilde, baile que honraba a Dios con todas sus fuerzas al Señor. Ese era el tipo de baile que era a la vez inspirado y ungido por el Espíritu Santo.

KING DAVID'S DANCE

"And David danced before the Lord with all his might; and David was girded with a linen ephod. So David and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the Lord with shouting, and with the sound of the trumpet. And David said unto Michal, It was before the Lord, which chose me before thy father, and before all his house, to appoint me ruler over the people of the Lord, over Israel: therefore will I play before the Lord." II Samuel 6:14-15, 21

The story of King David dancing before the Lord with all his might is probably one of the most popular stories to connect dance to the Bible. It is also one of the most misused and misunderstood passages as well.

Many churches today are introducing new ways and teachings on worship. It includes liturgical dancing, expressive dancing and flag waving during worship time. Is this scriptural? Is this  a form of new age creeping into the church? As a pop-culture phenomenon, liturgical and expressive dancing seem entrenched in many of our churches today. Hundreds of liturgical and expressive dance groups have flourished in the last ten years.

Over the years I have seen brethren dancing in the churches under the power of the Holy Spirit and I myself have danced on occasions under the power of the Spirit. One thing for sure, is that the choreographed (arranged and practiced) dancing in churches today is a far cry from what was experienced and what took place in response to the moving of God's spirit throughout the history of the church. One of the problems with liturgical and expressive dancing in churches today is that they have confused dancing as an individual's expression of worship to God with dancing that was a part of Israel's national folk culture.

Under the guise of spiritual worship, Jewish cultural folk dances are being brought into the church and called worship. They are not. They are just Jewish folk dances (or an attempt to recreate them). The same goes for other choreographed dances, Jewish or not. Some seem to think that just because it is Jewish, it is spiritual. Certainly, that is not true. Now David's dancing is another matter. The whole incident is permeated with worship. What made it different? Let's look at II Samuel 6:14-5,21 and its context.

It Was Spontaneous, Not Planned 

The very spontaneity showed that it was an expression of the heart. Sure we practice songs, etc. But dancing is a dangerous thing involving the body as extensively as it does. It must be sanctified by the spontaneity of the heart.

It Was Responsive, Not Catalytic

David was responding to the presence of God. He was responding to the spiritual emotion of the moment. The precedent of people slain in the Spirit in the Bible is an example of people's reactionary response to the felt presence of God. The same is true with this dancing. David was responding to the presence of God at the moment. It was appropriate. Today, dancing is used in churches to attempt to move people to emotion, ostensibly, to worship. It is a catalyst. The cart is before the horse.

It Was For The Audience Of The Lord, Not People 

Certainly people saw David dance on that day. His wife Micah saw it and mocked. But the point is, David wasn't doing it for the people. He was doing it "before the Lord." As far as David was concerned, the Lord was the only audience. It is dangerous to judge people's motives, certainly; but the very nature and performance of dancing in the church today dictates that it is largely done for the audience of people. David's dance was not for human spectators. Choreography is a dance of presentation for people.

It Was Irregular, Not Choreographed

David wasn't attempting to follow some orderly steps of a choreographed dance. His dancing, although not unseeming or out of control, was an erratic, involved expression. It was probably rapid, and fierce. It was with "all his might." Have you ever heard of a clapping quartet where the song is carried by each clapping a part? David's dance was as different from choreographed dances as that kind of clapping is from the excited clapping of applause. David's dancing was a clapping of applause to the greatness and mercies of God. David's dance probably didn't followed any set pattern of recognized dances of his day. It may have, but it wasn't planned in advance that day. Even if it was a recognized pattern of dance, it was certainly to the music of the spirit and not music of the ear.

It Was Humble, Not Man-Exalting

What angered David's mocking wife Michal, was that David took off his kingly garment and assumed the role of a servant in his dancing. It was servants and slaves that danced for the higher classes like kings. Yet, David the king danced as a servant. He was assuming a humbling role. It wasn't something that would bring him praise of being a good dancer.

It Was Spirit, Not Body-Centric

It is hard to say that today's church dances do not call attention to the form and grace and artistry of the human body. True worshipful worship solicits observation of "that person was really lost in worship" or "that person was really rejoicing in God," or "that person really felt the Spirit," not "that was a great dance," and "those were great dancers." Any dancing in worship that accentuates the body, that is done in lewd, sensual movements, etc., is certainly not Spirit-inspired or acceptable.

It Was Characterized By Noticeable Fervency, Not Noticeable Form 

Scripture does not say that David danced gracefully, artistically, etc., but "with all his might." What was noticeable about David's dance was its fervency, not its form. The church today has become too concerned for the aesthetics of its worship instead of the genuine and spirituality of its worship. There are a few practiced participators and many deceived spectators. True spontaneity and heart-feeling in worship has been replaced with not only choreographed dancing, but from choreographed use of the gifts to a whole choreographed service.

David was a true worshipper in spirit and in truth. He didn't need a dance instructor to dance. He forgot the crowd, and, responding to the spiritual emotion of the moment, he began to express the tremendous spiritual fervency he felt in a humble, God-honoring dance with all his might unto the Lord. That was the kind of dance that was both Holy Spirit inspired and Holy Spirit anointed.