One Year Bible – Day 188

S – But I enter your house by the abundance of your faithful love; 

I bow down toward your holy temple in reverential awe of you

Psalms 5:7 CSB

O – Commentary:

In contrast with such wickedness David did not extol his own virtues. Rather he stressed God’s mercy (ḥeseḏ, “loyal love”) toward him. By this he could approach the tabernacle (cf. comments on house and temple in the first paragraph under Ps. 5) to worship the Lord in reverence. The Hebrew word for bow down (often trans. “worshiped,” e.g., Ex. 34:8) signifies prostrating oneself, a posture that represents the proper inner attitude toward God in worship. The wicked are arrogant; a worshiper is humble before God.

“Psalms,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures

A – We need to check our hearts.  We should revere God in times of worship but also at all times.  This talks of physically going to a place of worship.  If our lives are an act of daily worship, we should carry ourselves in a way that demonstrates a healthy fear and reverence of God.

R – Heavenly Father, you are the one, true God.  We stand in awe of your unlimited power and presence.  Nothing compares to you.  Let us walk in this attitude and bring honor to your name today.  Let others see your love demonstrated in our lives.