Is it any wonder why God asked Moses to remove His sandals when he approached the burning bush? Imagine a green bush with green leaves, and perhaps tiny buds adorning its branches. At first glance, it really isn’t all that different from the surrounding shrubbery. Its roots are covered in dirt which doubles as a sealant and forms a protective barrier which anchors the shrub. Like I said nothing special. Now imagine the essence of glory surrounding the bush. See the innate presence of God emanating from the bush. The bush is on fire and yet it is not consumed. And as Moses approached this awesome site, God gave him a command: put your shoes off your feet, for the place on which you stand is holy ground.
How can the ground be holy? It’s just dirt right? When God’s glory fills a space or thing, it becomes a dwelling place for the Lord. Scripture tells us that God is a holy god. If my vase is now filled with the intrinsic glory of the Great I AM, the vase itself –because it is the Lord’s dwelling or resting place—is now also holy. And when holiness is encountered, reverence, submission and worship are a must.
When you invite the Master of the Universe into your circumstance, you’re extending an invitation for Him to dwell or rest in that situation. When He RSVP’s and walks through the door, make sure He is met with the proper response. Be sure to put off the things that “track dirt” into your heart. Make sure you remove the things that act as a sealant or barrier between you and the presence of the living God. It’s impossible to openly worship God when your spirit is enclosed in sin. We have to be willing to put off the unholy things in our minds (and hearts) if we are to hear from God.
How we minister to God is vitally important to our spiritual growth as well as our ability to clearly hear God. When God manifests himself, similar to Baha’i custom, the believer is to treat the manifestation of God as holy or sacred.
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