Exodus 3:1-5
God calls to Moses from the burning bush to
take off his shoes, for he is on holy ground. Today is the first Sunday in
Lent, an outward season. God calls for an outward act on Moses’ part here, to
show his reverence. We must avoid putting on a show for others or for ourselves
when we do works of piety, Jesus says in the sermon on the mount. But Jesus
does not mean to forbid all outward acts of piety, whether charity for others,
fasting for ourselves, or worship toward God. How do you remind yourself from
day to day that God is holy and you are not? How do you remind yourself of
Christ’s call to deny yourself, take up your cross daily and follow Jesus? Let
our actions flow from a heart of reverence and confession for our sins.
2/17/13
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