Many a times, I have heard people declining to play a character in a play, or declining to do some public presentation etc, because they are afraid they will look stupid. I am also guilty of that of course. I would not want to give a public speech without lengthy preparation, because I may stutter, say all the wrong things and in short, appear foolish. The only time I am willing to look stupid would be when I’m acting (especially for children, who are more forgiving).
But the point I am trying to make is that there is a passage in the Bible that made me think: Are we willing to look stupid for God? In 2 Samuel 6, King David broke out into a dance in praise of God, dressed only in his undergarment (ephod). His wife Michal saw him and scolded him for making a fool of himself in front of everyone, exposing himself indecently to the slave girls. But David argued that he was willing to look like a fool to show his joy to the Lord.
Guess what happened to Michal? She remained childless throughout her life as a result of her unjustified criticism.
So we should let hair loose once a while when praising God. Dance a little during worship. Jump like a kid if you wish to. Cheer like a hooligan even. Just be honest and open up. God won’t mind – I think He’ll be pleased.