“For it is written, As I live, saith the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God.“
— Romans 14:11 KJV
Reflection on Today's Verse
That verse doesn’t ask for our opinion. It declares a reality. Every knee. Every tongue. Not some. Not most. Everyone. The proud and the humble. The believer and the skeptic. One day, everyone stands before God—not to argue, not to negotiate, but to acknowledge who He is.
That can sound intimidating, but it’s actually clarifying. You don’t have to convince the world. You don’t have to win every debate. You live with the quiet boldness of someone who knows how the story ends.
And here’s the wild part: God doesn’t force confession with fear. He wins it with truth. When that moment comes, it won’t be about guilt—it’ll be about finally seeing clearly. The illusion will drop. The pretending will stop. And what’s left? Glory. Majesty. Undeniable holiness.
Until that day, your job is to live like you’ve already bowed the knee and gladly opened your mouth to say, “You are God, and You are good.”
Personal Prayer
Lord, You don’t need my permission to be King, but You have my surrender. I bow now, not because I’m forced to, but because I see enough of You to know You’re worthy. Help me live with that clarity—that reverence—not just on Sundays, but when no one’s watching.
Let my words honor You long before the final confession. Let my choices reflect that I belong to You. And when I forget, remind me that You’re not threatened by my weakness. You’re patient. You’re just. And one day, I’ll see You face-to-face—with nothing left to prove, and everything to praise. Amen.