OBED- EDOM: HOW WE ARRIVED AT THE THREE-MONTH CONSECRATION
The inspiration
for our Three-Month Consecration comes directly from the biblical account of
Obed-Edom.
2 Samuel 6:11
“And the ark of
the LORD continued in the house of Obed-Edom the Gittite three months: and the
LORD blessed Obed-Edom, and all his household.”
When David
temporarily halted the transportation of the Ark of the Covenant, the Ark was
taken into the house of Obed-Edom. During those three months, the blessing of
God rested not only upon Obed-Edom personally, but upon his entire household.
The Ark
represented the manifest presence, glory, government, and covenant of God among
His people. Wherever the Ark rested according to divine order, blessing
followed.
The word of the
Lord to us is simple:
TAKE THE GLORY INTO YOUR HOUSE.
For many years,
the church has emphasized gathering in buildings. While public assembly remains
important and biblical, God is once again drawing our attention to the
household as a primary place of spiritual formation, worship, discipleship, and
divine visitation.
The first church
met in homes.
Acts 2:46
“And they,
continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house
to house…”
Romans 16:5
“Likewise greet
the church that is in their house.”
God has always
desired households that host His presence.
Noah built a
household.
Abraham built a
household.
Joshua led a
household.
Joshua 24:15
“…but as for me
and my house, we will serve the LORD.”
The Three-Month
Consecration is therefore a deliberate invitation to move spiritual activity
from the church building into the family environment.
During these
three months, we encourage every household to practice three simple disciplines
that symbolize the Ark dwelling in the home.
1. PRAYER IN THE HOME
The Ark was a
place of divine encounter.
Prayer creates
space for God’s presence to be acknowledged, welcomed, and experienced in the
family.
Matthew 18:20
“For where two
or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.”
Families should
gather daily, even if only for a few minutes, to pray together, worship
together, and present their requests before the Lord.
A praying home
becomes a dwelling place for divine activity.
2. THE TABLE OF THE LORD IN THE HOME
The breaking of
bread was central to the life of the early church.
Acts 2:42
“And they
continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking
of bread, and in prayers.”
The Lord’s Table
reminds us continually of the finished work of Christ, our covenant
relationship with Him, and our unity as a family.
As families
gather around the Communion Table, Christ is exalted at the centre of the home.
The table
becomes a place of remembrance, thanksgiving, healing, reconciliation, and
covenant renewal.
3. THE READING OF TEN PSALM VERSES DAILY
The Ark was
associated with worship, praise, and the ministry of David.
The book of
Psalms provides language for worship, thanksgiving, repentance, confidence, and
devotion.
Psalm 119:105
“Thy word is a
lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.”
We encourage
every household to read at least ten verses from Psalms each day.
This simple
discipline fills the atmosphere of the home with the language of faith,
worship, and divine perspective.
WHY THREE
MONTHS?
The period of
three months is not arbitrary.
The Ark remained
in Obed-Edom’s house for three months.
During that
season, the blessing of God became visible.
2 Samuel 6:12
“And it was told
king David, saying, The LORD hath blessed the house of Obededom, and all that
pertaineth unto him, because of the ark of God.”
We believe the
Lord is calling us to a similar season of intentional hosting of His presence
within our households.
This is not a
religious exercise.
It is an
invitation to cultivate homes that become centres of prayer, worship,
fellowship, and the Word of God.
Over the years,
we have witnessed hundreds of families blessed and transformed through these
simple practices.
Marriages have
been strengthened.
Children have
become more engaged spiritually.
Family
relationships have improved.
Peace has
increased.
Prayer lives
have deepened.
The Word of God
has become central again in many homes.
The blessing
that came upon Obed-Edom was not confined to a sanctuary. It entered a
household.
Likewise, we
believe God’s desire is not merely to visit church gatherings but to inhabit
homes.
OUR PRAYER
May every
household become an Obed-Edom house.
May every family
become a dwelling place for God’s presence.
May prayer arises
daily.
May the Table of
the Lord be honoured.
May the Psalms
fill homes with worship.
May the glory of
God move from the church building into every family.
And may the
blessing of the Lord rest upon all that pertains to you.
Psalm 128:1-2
“Blessed is everyone
that feareth the LORD; that walketh in his ways.
For thou shalt
eat the labour of thine hands: happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with
thee.”
The Three-Month
Consecration is not merely a programme, but a biblical strategy for restoring
the household as a dwelling place of God’s presence.
Our prayer is
that it would become a consistent lifestyle.
Dr. S.Y.
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