“Do not come any closer, ” God told him. “Take off your sandals, for you are standing on holy ground.” Exodus 3:5 NLT
Shoes! Sandals, sneakers, and wingtips! Once I brought a puppy home, I had to make a new strategy for looking after the shoes. Normally, I would return home and kick off my footwear, enjoying the freedom of bare feet or socks. But when Famous came into the family, every shoe had to return to the closet. Plus, with the frequent walks and occasional spills around the water bowl, it just became more routine to keep the shoes on.
But God insisted Moses remove his sandals when he was in his presence. God may not call to us from a burning bush each day, but He does invite us to continuously draw close to Him. Until we have prepared our hearts for listening to God’s voice, the routine of the normally busy world obscures these encounters.
We have similar customs in today’s worship: wearing head coverings by women or the removal of a man’s hat when praying. We do this in honor of our Creator and in preparation for the encounter with the most holy Lord. If we consistently pray to God and listen for his guidance, it can become an integral part of our day–just like the habit of putting shoes out of the dog’s reach!
Dear God, I prepare my heart to be in your presence this day.
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