Exodus 3:5
And he said, Draw not nigh hither: put off thy shoes from off thy feet, for the place whereon thou standest is holy ground.
EXODUS 3:5
Moses is told to remove his sandals, for the place is holy ground. Shoes-off is a sign of reverence, humility, and the recognition that human proximity to divine holiness requires transformation. The ground itself becomes a locus of encounter and mission.
Holiness is not abstract here; it’s intimately tied to place, person, and purpose. God’s presence sanctifies the ordinary setting, turning it into a space for revelation and call. The command to remove shoes signals a boundary between human dirt and holy ground, inviting reverence before God’s unveiled purposes.
In moments of calling, treat the space as sacred—whether at work, home, or school. Prepare by stripping away arrogance or excuses. Practical step: create a personal “holy ground” routine—pause, confess, and invite God to lead before you engage in a challenging task or conversation.
Cross-References: Joshua 5:15; Psalm 24:3-4; Isaiah 6:5; Matthew 28:2-4; Exodus 19:12-13