God’s Holiness and Uzzah’s Death, 1 Chronicles 13 (September 28)

In today's Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, we turn to 1 Chronicles 13, where David seeks to bring the ark of the covenant to Jerusalem. The joyous celebration turns to tragedy when Uzzah touches the ark and dies. This sobering account reminds us that God is holy and must be approached on His terms, not ours. Together we'll see: • David's consultation with leaders and desire for God's presence (vv. 1–4) • The people's joyful celebration overshadowed by disobedience (vv. 5–8) • Uzzah's tragic death when he touches the ark (vv. 9–10) • David's fear of the Lord and the blessing on Obed-edom's house (vv. 11–14) Key Themes: • God's holiness cannot be taken lightly. • Good intentions never excuse disobedience. • The fear of the Lord leads to reverence and blessing. • In Christ, we are able to approach a holy God with confidence and awe. Scripture Reading: 1 Chronicles 13:1–14 (ESV) Memory Verse: 1 Chronicles 13:10 🙏 May this study encourage you to draw near to the Lord with reverence, trusting in Christ, who has made peace with God for us. For more devotionals and resources, visit: 👉 https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/