"Why isn't that bush burning up? I must go see it." Exodus 3:3 NLT
In very hot and dry climates such as deserts and heaths, it is not unusual for fires to break out. If not dealt with early, they can spread rapidly causing devastation. This has been seen in certain parts of the world these past few weeks. This is what Moses encountered when he was tending his flock in the wilderness, under Mount Sinai - the mountain of the Lord. Suddenly he noticed a bush on fire. He had seen many of these in his walks through the land, however, this one was different. It wasn't burning up, therefore, he decided that he must take a look. As he approached the bush, God's voice called to him from within the flames. 'Do not come any closer,' the LORD warned, 'Take of your sandals for you are standing on holy ground' v5.
In theological terms, this is called a Theophany, an appearance of God or a god - to a human being. A divine manifestation. Theo indicates God.
Moses complied with God's command and took off his sandals and covered his face. God is our friend but He is also our Sovereign Lord. We need to show Him respect. Sometimes we can take our worship of God in a disrespectful way, approaching His throne casually, such as when we take communion or give our tithes and offerings. We would never dream of doing this if we were in front of the King at Buckingham Palace, we would show him our total respect, then why not when we approach the King of kings. As I have said, He calls us His friend but this does not mean we can take Him for granted. The place we visit is holy ground too. We need to remember this. In my opinion, I consider it a lack of respect to walk around drinking a mug of tea or coffee when the service is taking place as happens in a lot of modern churches these days. As I say, this is my opinion and I consider the whole of a Christian service to be on holy ground and respect is required.
I love what Dwight L Moody said about Moses, 'Moses spent 40 years in Egypt thinking he was a somebody; 40 years in in the wilderness learning he was a nobody and, another 40 years seeing what God can do with a nobody.' I like this, we can sometimes believe that we are a somebody but God can quickly humble us to realise that we are a nobody. But once we have accepted this, it is amazing what God can do with a nobody, and that can mean you and I. Once we totally surrender to God and realise that with Him, we are always standing on holy ground, He can perform miracles in our lives. I want Him to do that for you and I, because then we can begin to get on with the task He has in mind. For Moses, it was a return to Egypt.
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