We are physical bodies.

With so much sin/temptation seemingly originating within our frail physical forms, doesn't it make sense to involve our imperfect flesh in worship? To involve our physical bodies in being set apart for God?



I used to think bowing and using the sign of the cross were crazy. Superstitious. An unnecessary inconvenience.

Then I tried both - and they are actually liberating! It's the chance to align my physical body with my spiritual desire to follow God. I engage my body in prayer, I actively make my body "set apart" for God. And in so doing, I'm given the gift of a physical/tactile reminder that I belong to Christ.

Plus - what do people do in the Bible when they encounter God in any form? They bow. What does the Bible say will happen in the end of times? Every knee will bow.

Maybe we should get in some practice. :)