Take a Knee
Take a Knee
“Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name!” Psalm 103:1
When you discover the power of His Name, you will frequently drop to your knees in humble gratitude.
When the coach talks with his team, the players take a knee. When a king enters the room, the citizens take a knee. When the manifest Presence of Christ fills the room, it is only appropriate to take a knee.
The word bless is the Hebrew word barak, taken from the word berek, which means knee. Literally to bless the Lord means to kneel before the Lord.
Remember, the Name of the Lord does not lead you to an encounter; the Name of the Lord IS an encounter with him. When the Name of God becomes to you an encounter with God, you will take a knee. Kneeling becomes the normal response of every encounter.
When you encounter the Name, you encounter God Himself, and every encounter holds you radically accountable to Him. As these encounters become more frequent, kneeling becomes your default.
Today as you bless the Name of the Lord your God, don’t hesitate to take a knee. Kneel now. Kneel often.
Loving Father, today I bless your holy Name as I kneel in your Presence in honor, respect. Kneeling is my prophetic declaration of loyalty and allegiance.
YEAR ON FIRE
© Fred A. Hartley, III
All rights reserved
The English Standard Bible (ESV) is normally used, unless otherwise indicated.
This daily Christ-encountering, fire-starter is not intended to replace your daily Bible reading and prayer time, but rather to motivate you to spend extended time in His presence.
“Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name!” Psalm 103:1
When you discover the power of His Name, you will frequently drop to your knees in humble gratitude.
When the coach talks with his team, the players take a knee. When a king enters the room, the citizens take a knee. When the manifest Presence of Christ fills the room, it is only appropriate to take a knee.
The word bless is the Hebrew word barak, taken from the word berek, which means knee. Literally to bless the Lord means to kneel before the Lord.
Remember, the Name of the Lord does not lead you to an encounter; the Name of the Lord IS an encounter with him. When the Name of God becomes to you an encounter with God, you will take a knee. Kneeling becomes the normal response of every encounter.
When you encounter the Name, you encounter God Himself, and every encounter holds you radically accountable to Him. As these encounters become more frequent, kneeling becomes your default.
Today as you bless the Name of the Lord your God, don’t hesitate to take a knee. Kneel now. Kneel often.
Loving Father, today I bless your holy Name as I kneel in your Presence in honor, respect. Kneeling is my prophetic declaration of loyalty and allegiance.
YEAR ON FIRE
© Fred A. Hartley, III
All rights reserved
The English Standard Bible (ESV) is normally used, unless otherwise indicated.
This daily Christ-encountering, fire-starter is not intended to replace your daily Bible reading and prayer time, but rather to motivate you to spend extended time in His presence.
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