Bringing the ark to Jerusalem shows the joy and holiness of God’s presence. David learns the Lord must be worshiped with reverence, obedience, and gladness. The ark represented God’s presence among His people, but we learn in the New Testament that Christ is the true and greater presence of God with us. In Jesus, God has come near. By His death and resurrection, believers now have access to the Father by grace. Jesus makes it possible for sinners to draw near to a holy God. This passage should not be reduced to “be more passionate in worship.” The text holds together reverence and joy. Uzzah’s death warns us that God’s holiness must not be treated casually, while David’s dancing shows that reverence does not produce coldness. A growing believer worships God according to His Word, rejoices in His presence, and humbles himself before the Lord. The Mark of Spiritual Maturity shown here is that Worship should be joyful, reverent, obedient, and focused on God’s holiness.