As God worshippers, God calls each of us to worship Him and only Him. As we go about this worship, the Bible clearly lines out certain forms of worship, not only as suggestions, but as commands.
Part 2 – Bow Down
Psalm 95:6 says, “Come let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker.”
What a beautiful picture of expressing subordination and respect. We just don’t worship someone we think we’re bigger or more important than. That’s why bowing is the right position for us before almighty God.
In John 4, Jesus is talking to the woman at the well about worship. He tells her, “A time is coming when you will worship the Father neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem” (v. 21). The translation of that word worship Jesus uses means literally to “bow down and kiss the feet of a king.”
If you’ve lived in the United States all your life (like me), you don’t have much perspective on relating to a king or queen as a ruler. Americans don’t even bow down before our president, so most have never had a good model of this behavior. But consider your position before the Lord. When was the last time you bowed down in adoration of and in reverance for Him?
At times during worship, there’s a sudden realization of who it is we’re singing to, of how great and worthy is our King, and how small and unworthy I and we are, even to make a sound in His presence.
He is the Lord of lords, the King of kings, the God above all gods. To bow down in His presence is only right.
“Come let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker.” — Psalm 95:6
« Read Part 1: Lift Your Hands
to be continued with Part 3 …
portions of this article taken from “The Way I Was Made” by Chris Tomlin
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