Moses At the Burning Bush
WHEN Moses started to go near the strange burning bush, the Lord called his name, and told hint to take off his shoes (which probably were like sandals) because it was holy ground. He was teaching Moses His holiness.
We do not now know any real places that are holy ground, but the Bible speaks of something we are now to do to remind ourselves and others of respect to God. Men and boys are to uncover their heads in speaking God’s words or praying to Him, and women and girls cover their heads for praying and speaking of God’s words. Many think these little acts are needless, but since God has had it written for us, it will surely honor Him if we obey Him (1 Corinthians 11:4, 5). It also honors God to always be quiet when there is prayer, or reading or speaking of God’s word.
What Moses also learned by the burning bush was, that even though the people of Israel Were in suffering, God was with them, and they could not be destroyed. So it teaches us that no trouble can really destroy those whom God is with. The pleasures and riches of the great court of Egypt would be only for a little while, but God would bless His people forever.
God gave His name of “I AM” to Moses—this meant the ever living one. Exodus 3:14.
ML 01/24/1937