“And the ark of the Lord continued in the house of Obededom the Gittite three months: and the Lord blessed Obededom, and all his household.” 2 Samuel 6:11 Scripture tells us that Obededom’s household was blessed for one powerful reason: the ark of the covenant resided in his home. In the Old Testament, the ark represented the tangible presence, glory, and mercy of God. Where God’s presence dwelled, blessing followed. Yet the ark was never intended to remain in one man’s house. Its purpose was far greater, it was meant to dwell among an entire nation. What appeared to be…