# 1 Chronicles 26 #soap ## Title: Just A Taste Changes Everything ## Scripture: (1 Chronicles 26:15) “Obed-Edom was assigned the south gate, and his sons were assigned the storehouses.” (NET) ## Observation: Obed-Edom is the guy who was able to host the Ark of the Covenant in his home for a period of time. David did not know how to move the Ark and doing it incorrectly caused the death of a guy named Uzzah. For a short time, Obed was the person chosen to host God’s presence while the nation figured out how to properly bring the Ark to Jerusalem. We’re having to use our imaginations a little. The Bible doesn’t say if Obed was already scheduled to be a gatekeeper. If so, that’s awesome. If not, that’s even more awesome. I cannot help but wonder if that short time hosting God’s presence changed his life and the lives of his family members forever. Just a taste of what it was like to be close to God changed his family’s legacy. I wonder if he said, “I don’t care what job you give me. I’d rather be a gatekeeper in the house of God than be anywhere else.” ## Application: Taste and see that the Lord is good. Spend time in His presence and realize this is where your peace and joy truly come from. ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for helping us always hunger and thirst for Your righteousness. Your Word promises that those who do will be filled.