DAY 37 - THE REVERENCE FOR A KING

a) Moses' experience with God

Ex 3:5-6 Then He said, "Do not draw near this place. Take your sandals off your feet, for the place where you stand is holy ground." 6Moreover He said, "I am the God of your father--the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob." And Moses hid his face, for he was afraid to look upon God.

b) Joshua's experience with God

Josh 5:14 "Neither," he replied, "but as commander of the army of the LORD I have now come." Then Joshua fell face down to the ground in reverence, and asked him, "What message does my Lord have for his servant?"


Discussion

Modern praise and worship are often joyful and lively. There is certainly a place for joy and laughter. In many ways, God is love and our constant friend. However, God is also a holy and a righteous Judge. We need to reverence Him. When Moses met with God in the burning bush, he hid his face away from God and was afraid. He has real reverence for God. Joshua had a similar experience when met the Commander of the army of the Lord. He fell face down in reverence to God.

These were great men of God who knew how to reverence a King when He appeared to them. Below is a chart which shows the different aspects of God and our responses. Both responses are equally important.

Prayer

Father, I pray You will help me to reverence You as the King of Kings.


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