2nd Samuel 9:6. “Now when Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, was come unto David, he fell on his face, and did reverence. And David said, ‘Mephibosheth.’ And he answered, ‘Behold thy servant!’”
HE FELL ON HIS FACE. In the presence of royalty – give honor Always give honor where honor is due Reverence and respect are the way We show our allegiance is true We do this before authorities and kings How much more we must honor the Lord It is appropriate to bow low before Him For He is the Most-High God.
The bent knees and bowed back often show Not a fearful heart but sincere respect With one’s face to the ground and eyes shut Here are no distractions so I won’t forget That I am in the presence of Him Who holds my breathe in His hand; Yet He has bid me to come
Even though I’m a frail mortal man.
The position is not the door Into His presence so we can speak It is more an attitude of heart When requests or communion we seek In every position or moment God’s ear is tuned to our cry With the gracious heart of a father He bids us always to Him draw nigh.
Sometimes there are very few words When before Him I begin to pray There are occasions when silence Seems more appropriate than what I might say But reverent respect is always right Whether on my knees or when driving a car For God is forever Supreme No matter what the circumstances are.
“O prayer-hearing and prayer-answering God: I thank Thee for hearing the words of my prayer this morning as I seek to express my thoughts to Thee with sincerity and truth. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”