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 “Do not come any closer,” God said. “Take off your sandals, for the place where you are standing is holy ground.” Exodus 3:5 (NIV)

Seriously, could this really be happening?  I couldn’t see Jesus, but I felt Him.  During a writer’s critique session at a  women’s conference, we were grouped with several strangers.  Unbeknown to them, I had been praying alongside my daughter concerning a hometown Bible study.  Though she had located one via google; unfamiliarity prompted further information.

During my critiquing curiosity prompted me to ask the meaning of an abbreviation on one of the ladies’ papers. She explained ‘back home’ she was involved in a community Bible study – not just a participator but also one of the leaders/facilitators!!  Further conversation revealed this was not only the study my daughter had googled but also ten minutes from her home!   An added bonus – they offer a great children’s program for her toddler!!  Was this not the hand of God?  My heart leapt with joy, I had been on holy ground!!

Throughout our day, how many times does Jesus pass by placing us on holy ground?  Remember Moses?  In Exodus 3:5 – “Do not come any closer,” God said. “Take off your sandals, for the place where you are standing is holy ground.”  Like Moses we figure our day will be like any other ordinary day never anticipating when and how God will show up.  If God hadn’t provided Moses with a miracle it wouldn’t have been a miracle.  God orchestrates ‘miracle moments’ in our lives as well.  Stop, take off your sandals, and bow right where you are – Jesus passes by when you least expect it!!

“Dear Father, please make us aware when you pass by.”

For His Glory

Patsy Sanders
TRBC Women’s Life