The Call to Come

Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker; for he is our God and we are the people of his pasture, the flock under his care. Today, if only you would hear his voice,~Psalm 95:6-7

“Come, let us bow down in worship”.  There is a lot to unpack in just that one phrase of the scripture.  Here we see, I see, a call to first come to Him.  We are told in James 4:8a  to come near to God.” We are also told that when we come near to Him, He will come near to us. Coming to God is acknowledging that we need Him and the added bonus of Him coming to us reveals relationship.  The desire of both parties to be in the presence of each h other for fellowship.  He ask us to bring nothing,  just to come and to know that He will meet us.  He crosses the distance for us, that gap, drawing us closer to Him.

Once we come, we are to bow down in worship.  I want to examine the “bowing” first.  Bowing down is a physical act signifying submission.  We are called to bow down before Him in our actions and our attitudes.  We are recognizing His authority and Lordship.  We follow His lead and obey His voice.

We are also called to worship our Great Shepherd.  The One who keeps us under His care. Worship is adoration, reverence, love, and praise.  It is both done in action and in attitude.  I love God and I demonstrate my love for Him when I love others.  I am more apt and able to do that when I am kneeling at His feet, letting the glory of His presence wash over me and flow through me.  

When I come, bow down and worship I can hear His voice because I am still white Him.  Hearing His voice gives me the bread of life (Matthew 6:11).  The word that I need to sustain me for the day.

Lord, may we follow your call to come and worship You for you are worthy.  May we, I, submit to you in all my ways.  May I set at your feet or be held in your arms.  Keep me close to thee.  May I reverence You by making choices that honor You.  We are under your care and we are safe.  Lord, gives us hearts that seek your voice.  In Jesus name. Amen