Then He said, “Do not come near here; remove your sandals from your feet, for the place on which you are standing is holy ground.” Exodus 3:5

God is kind. He cares deeply for your soul. He knows exactly what we need. For years, I needed to learn that I could approach God confidently and boldly before his throne. That I would be received with love, warmth, and grace. I was able to see Jesus as my closest friend and the one to share everything with. I built trust with the Lord, and I know I am nothing without him. This trust was the perfect building block to lead me into a new understanding of my relationship with God.

He is Lord of Lords. He is the most Holy. That while Jesus is the perfect friend, brother, teacher and more, He is God.

I cannot even handle the weight of his glory. My heart posture has shifted. I still go confidently and boldly before the King of Kings, but he has taught me to hold his presence with weight and fear. I will take off my sandals just like Moses for I know I am on Holy Ground. He always has a bush on fire for me. I stand in amazement. It’s something I want to see more of, something I want to get closer to, so I will approach God, but just like Moses I will listen to the authority of God’s voice and I will get on my face. I will be reverent and have fear of God for he has had pillars of fire in the sky, split the red sea, allowed water to gush out from rocks and overcome the enemy all while I wonder in the wilderness. I pray for my reverence to only grow. That is has led to a deeper dependence, further intimacy with Jesus, and a greater freedom from sin. It is very hard to have an idol in your life when you are overcome with reverence. You will refuse to take your eyes off of Jesus.

God is kind, his presence is sweet and blissful, and even quiet. And at the exact same time, he is glorious and powerful. Forever and ever.

Therefore, since we receive a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us show gratitude, by which we may offer to God an acceptable service with reverence and awe;Hebrews 12:28