On our faces before the Lord in worship

…when Joshua was by Jericho, that he lifted his eyes and looked, and behold, a Man stood opposite him with His sword drawn in His hand. And Joshua went to Him and said to Him, "Are You for us or for our adversaries?" So He said, "No, but as Commander of the army of the LORD I have now come." And Joshua fell on his face to the earth and worshiped…" Joshua 5:13-14

Joshua was preparing to lead Israel into battle for the Promised Land.  Just prior to the first big battle, a mysterious person arrived on the scene to meet with Joshua.  It is widely believed that this “Commander of the army of the Lord,” as He is called, is none other than Jesus Christ Himself.

Joshua, ever the military mind, inquires of this unknown mighty warrior, “are you for us or for our adversaries?”  To which the Commander of the army of the Lord” simply replied, “No.”

The point here is that it is not about whether God is for or against us.  He is for His own glory.  The more vital question is for us: “Are we for or against the Lord?”

Joshua’s response is perfect.  He fell on his face and worshiped.

Isn’t that what worship is all about?  It is not about us, or our church, or our sect, or even our worship.  It is about God’s glory.  When we get it, as Joshua did, we too will assume the correct position: on our faces before the Lord in worship.