Everybody Take A Bow

It is customary to take a bow after giving a good stage performance. The bow is the performer’s acknowledgement of the praise and adoration of the audience.

In the Old Testament bowing was a method of worshiping God.  When God showed his sovereignty to the OT patriarchs, they often bowed to honor him (Gen. 18:2).  To bow to a prostate posture honors God by putting the worshipper in a position that demonstrates a willingness to submit to His will.  There is a problem, however, if we bow physically but our spirit remains upright (haughty).  To truly worship God requires, first and foremost, the inner-being to submit to His will; then the physical act of bowing becomes and outward confirmation of an inward confession.

In Psalms 95 the listener is given good reason to honor God: (95:1) He is the rock of our salvation (95:3-5) He is above all false gods and is in control of all creation.  And so in 95:6 we are given the imperative to come and worship (bow down) before him.

In 95:8–11 we hear from God himself who admonishes us not to provoke Him as Israel did in the wilderness.  Therefore, if we worship Him we must trust him, depend on him, and let him guide us through even the greatest obstacle.   So when you are faced with heavy trials and burdens TAKE A BOW.  It is your way of giving praise and adoration to God for what He is about to perform on your behalf.