2 Samuel 6:14 

New King James Version (NKJV)

Then David danced before the Lord with all his might; and David was wearing a linen ephod.

For Meditation

There are blessings and joy in handling the things of God and doing things right in His service. Heaven responds favorably, the earth rejoices, and the people freely serve with their hearts. Joy fills the heart and moves the worshipper into godly praise and thanksgiving.
That’s what happened this time around when David did the right thing in bringing the ark to Jerusalem (2 Sam. 6:12-19). Unlike his first attempt that caused the death of Uzzah (1-8), he deployed the Levites in their God-given roles, assigning them to special responsibilities. The ark was carried on its poles by the Levites, as God had designated, instead of on a cart, as in the first attempt. So, life reigned instead of death. There was joy in the air. The music, the sacrifices, the dancing – all glorified the Lord. By following His directives this time, God was revered, and His presence charged the atmosphere. David danced with joy and fervor. And why not? Who can fail to feel the exhilaration in God’s presence. His previous neglect and arrogance had caused much pain to Uzzah’s family, but now his humility and obedience had brought life and celebration. Only Michal, daughter of Saul, took exception. She chose to display her anger and bitterness over David’s worshipful dance before the Lord (16, 20). It’s a dangerous thing to sneer at the worship of the Most High. His glory must incite surrender and worship, not disgust in any form.

There are many Michals in our churches today. The problem with such people is not their stiffness during worship. It’s their inability to stand the joyful celebration of God’s goodness in music and dance. They see it as undignified.  But, as David said to Michal, “It was before the Lord [that I danced] (21)”. The issue is not the music and dance, but the way things are done and the heart that goes into them. The holiness and honor of God must be the core of everything we do.
Shalom