The Burning Bush
Holy ground in the middle of everyday wilderness.
Moses' encounter with the I AM.
The big idea
God turns ordinary scrub bushes into holy ground.
Opening scripture
“Take off your sandals, for the place where you are standing is holy ground.”
What does “The Burning Bush” walk through?
The Burning Bush
Exodus 3:5 · KJV
Put off thy shoes from off thy feet, for the place whereon thou standest is holy ground.
In plain English
Take off your sandals, for the place where you are standing is holy ground.
Living the Truth
In this passage, Exodus invites us into deeper trust and alignment with God. Moses' encounter with the I AM. When we apply this truth, peace follows.
“God turns ordinary scrub bushes into holy ground.”
Pray
Lord Jesus, write the truth of Exodus 3:5 upon my heart today. Amen.
Write it down
How does the truth of Exodus 3:5 apply to your life today?
Carry This Truth
Walk with confidence knowing God's Word is faithful.
Which passages does this journey use?
One passage, drawn from Exodus 3:5. Every verse appears here in the King James text with a plain-English line beside it, so you can read it without a commentary open. Allow about 4 minutes for the whole thing, or 4 short sittings.
- Exodus 3:5
Read any of these in full on the complete KJV, or look the wording up independently at Blue Letter Bible.
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