Scripture for Today: Deuteronomy 33:3 “Surely it is You who love the people; all the holy ones are in Your hand. At Your feet they all bow down, and from You receive instruction.”

How odd to see this woman bowing with respect to a killer whale. My body language when encountering a killer whale was not so much respect as fear! Years ago I was volunteered to be kissed by one of these amazing creatures at a water park! I wondered if the audience saw my shaking as I waited for this majestic creature to rise up out of the water to smack me on the cheek!

Today’s verse describes a bow to One who is so much more worthy than any creation of His. This bow is done in worship and does not stop at the waist. Those showing reverence to the God of the universe bow all the way down to His feet in abject humility. Our posture before His majesty is one that is self-abasing and glorifying to Him. He is worthy of this worship for many reasons but in this verse He is bowed to for His love and instruction. He loves and holds His own in His mighty and powerful hand!

One day I will physically bow to Him in His presence. One day everyone in heaven and on earth and under the earth will do the same (Phil. 2:10).  For some it will be under compulsion. But for those who have placed their trust in Jesus, it will be a continuation of our worship here on earth. The challenge for me here and now is whether I can bow my will to His in humble submission. He is my Lord and my King.

Thank you Lord, for giving me every reason to bow my will to Yours!

(Look familiar? This is a re-post from 2018)