Davidic worship is intentional worshipping offered for the specific purposes that are addressed in the Psalms.
David worship is worship that is understood to be:
- Expressions of faith to seek God for Psalm specific purposes.
- Faith declarations that pursue the power of God
- It means to seek God for wisdom and revelation for specific reasons.
To worship this way, we must make sure our hearts are in the right place. We must have a contrite heart before God.
David’s actions showed elements of worship that pleased God. While we may stumble in sin in every day life, we can still ask for forgiveness from God who loves us. We can become strengthened through our relationship with God.
David was “a man after God’s own heart” (Acts 13:22).
“After removing Saul, He made David their King. He testified concerning him: I have found David son of Jesse a man after my own heart, he will do everything I want him to do.”
There are four ways to worship with a heart like David’s
- Stay Focused
It is easy to be distracted during worship, especially with everything that’s going on around us. We also may have a lot going on inside that can take our focus away from God. David is a great model to turn to.
The Bible says David prayed seven times a day. Morning, Noon, and Night. And then in the middle of these times, he expressed his devotion to him, such as praising God and thanking Him throughout the day. To stay focused on Him.
Worship and intimacy with God grow as we come to know God’s heart and cherish His presence in all our comings and goings in our days. In all the busyness of our daily lives, it takes intention and purpose to focus on God,
2. Be Passionate
David is a great example of what a passionate worshipper looks like. Samuel 6:12-15 says,
“David went down and brought up the Ark of God from the house of Obed-Edom to the City of David with rejoicing. When those who were carrying the ark of the Lord had taken six paces, he sacrificed an ox and a fattened calf. David danced before the Lord with all his might, and David was clothed in a linen ephod. So David and all the house of Israel brought up the Lord’s ark with shouting and with the sound of the shofar.”
David was 100% connected with God in worship. He recognized the true power of giving all glory to God, even when those around him disapprove.
3. Worship Everywhere
David worshipped everywhere. The Bible tells us that David worshipped in the fields,
“The heavens declare the glory of God, the skies proclaim the work of his hand. Day after day they pour forth speech, night after night they display knowledge” -Psalm 19:1 (NIV).
David may not expected as a young boy to face a giant like Goliath, but when he did, he stood up to the challenge. Even when he was facing some of the most overwhelming challenges he still recognized God’s power and how amazing He is, We, too can recognize and worship God everywhere.
4. Give Him Praise In All Circumstances
According to scripture, praise and worship are acts of our will that flow out of us through God’s reverence. David often sang with unrestrained joy when praising God, often drawing inspiration from God’s revelation in the Psalms. It signifies a complete surrender to God’s glory through feverant praise, acknowledging His power and goodness through heartfelt expressions.
David’s praise was genuine and flowed from a deep personal connection with God, not just outward displays.
David’s Psalms demonstrate how he responded to God’s revelations in his life, praising Him for specific acts of grace and power.
God is present come rain or shine. He is even present when we fail to realize it. It’s important that we not only turn our focus to worship when we begin to lose hope but also that we turn to praise in times of abundance.
Many of us are quick to question God when things go wrong but slow to honor Him when things go well.
David did no despair in darkness and all that it represented. His life was filled with the light. The same can be represented in our lives. When were are worried, we need to remember that God is a stronghold in our lives. Only when we recognize this can we truly be filled with light.
From Pity to Praise 