James Skeen

David’s inaugural song of thanksgiving at the Tabernacle of David (1 Chronicles 16) that describes someone who “fears and loves to think about God” (Malachi 3:16-18). These people in Malachi who openly declare their love and appreciation for God learned the lessons of the Tabernacle of David while most long forgot its meaning and practice.’

What David did, especially since the dedication of the Tabernacle of David was proceeded by burnt and peace offerings, showed God’s declaration of peace with those “who fear and love to think about Me” (Malachi 3:16-18). It was these people who declared themselves to be lovers of God that showed they still remember and practice the truths and reality of the Tabernacle of David. My icon, the dove, does not settle where there is chaos and unrest. The dove settles where there is peace. The Tabernacle of David, initiated by God, was a statement of peace with all those, Jew and Gentile, who seek His forgiveness and grace. And it is these He invites to celebrate the reconciliation between God and man with song, praise and thanksgiving.