It may be a good time to practice a bit of kneeling...literally...even though many of our church buildings no longer have kneelers in the pews.
The one before whom we kneel as a church is the Lord who first bowed His knee before the suffering of a twisted world. We meet the Lord in our kneeling. We bow because we are in awe of His wisdom, His love, and His mercy…and because we know that without Him we would be lost.
Wonder of wonders…joy of joys…He won’t let us remain kneeling. He lifts us up. He reassures us in his strength and power and sets us upon a path which is solid…and true…and which proclaims the eternal truth of His Kingdom where hope, peace and justice for all prevails.
Many people who wouldn't think of kneeling themselves see an image like this
and smile tenderly.
Let's not forget that when the big kids of the church kneel we are met tenderly by the King of the Unviverse.
One more thought..... almost across the board, the older folks I know who are physically unable to kneel WISH THAT THEY COULD!!!! What does that say?
2 comments:
Perhaps kneeling rails would help 'mature' knees to physically do what is not now possible for some.
Many of our churches do have the railings up near the altar...they are a blessing and an aid for many!
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