Bow down before you

Today we celebrate the solemnity of Christ the King.

Jesus before Pilate in our Gospel for today says, 'Yes, I am a king. I was born for this, I came into the world for this: to bear witness to the truth; and all who are on the side of truth listen to my voice.'

We do not commit our lives to a king who is dominant and powerful in a worldly sense but to a king who washed the feet of his disciples. He emptied himself and did not cling or grasp onto his equality with God but took on the form of a servant, becoming as we are and humbled himself to the point of death, even death on a cross...Philippians 2

He is worthy of our devotion, our obedience and our reverence.

You may like to listen to the song 'Bow down before you' track 8 from 'Holy Land.' The lyrics are below.

We reverence O Lord your presence this hour

We reverence your mystery, your glory and power

And from your silence you reverence us too

For you came to serve not to be served

Just as you bowed and knelt wrapped in a towel and washed the feet of those with you

Help us bow down before you

bow down before you

bow down before you

In your service O Lord (repeat)

We reverence O Lord your presence this hour

We reverence your mystery, your glory and power

And from your silence you reverence us too

For you came with love beyond measure

Just as the woman with ointment and tears anointed your feet with such loving

Help us bow down before you

bow down before you

bow down before you

With devotion, O Lord (repeat)

We reverence O Lord your presence this hour

We reverence your mystery, your glory and power

And from your silence you reverence us too

For you came with life in its fullness

Just as the potter bends over the wheel you take delight in your people

Help us bow down before you

bow down before you

bow down before you

and your people, O Lord (repeat)

We have come to the end of another liturgical year. Blessings and peace on your Advent and Christmas Seasons. I will take a break from sharing my reflections and songs for a little while.

I hope to continue in the New Year. May you be enriched and encouraged in your faith and lives as you take time with your family, friends and community over these weeks. Lets continue to hold each other in prayer.