TREASURE IN A BOX

I was thinking about the ark of the covenant today. You know, the box in the old testament that the spirit of God lived in. First I wondered if the priests were ever tempted to open the box a crack just to feel the spirit of God. I wonder if the spirit came out in a big whoosh like the fire on the day of Pentecost, or like a quiet breeze with a still small voice. Then I was wondering about the items in the ark. Aarons rod, and the stone tablets that contained the law or more well known as the ten commandments. When David was king the Philistines stole the ark from the temple. Of course David went after it, and finally won the battle and brought it back to Israel. But the box had changed. There was something missing. Aarons rod had disappeared. Why did the Philistines take Aarons rod and leave the stone tablets? Could it be they wanted the miracles that Aarons rod performed? Could it be they did'nt want to live the way God commanded? Reminds me of myself. I want the good stuff from God. I want to be filled with this spirit, I want to see his miracles, I want to feel his love.....but just leave the other stuff.........everyone smarts off to the parents now and then, and we just can't get through life without being jealous of somebody, or wanting what they have. My prayer today is for my spirit and life to be like King David. God help me to take everything you have for me, not just the good stuff, but also help me to be a servant to your people. Help me to be like you.