Just a note, since this is my first post: I want to include a Bible verse on every post, so if it isn't incorporated with the post, it'll be at the bottom, and will at least go with the theme of the post. Though I prefer to use the KJV, I will quote from the NIV, because I know not everyone likes the KJV. Now, on to the post!
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In church, one of the choir members said this: "Where we walk is holy, because God is in us."
God is always with us, even when we can't see Him, and wherever He is is holy. So, no matter where we are, whether we're at church, at home, at work, or just walking down the street, we are standing on Holy Ground.
I think that's a great way to look at it, and it has changed the way I approach certain things, and perhaps even my inner self. When we accept God in our lives, and follow His Word, teachings, and plans, our inner selves change, and it is reflected outwardly, even if just in a small way.
It had been a long time since someone I didn't know very well apologized to me for cursing. I volunteer at the local cat shelter, and just last week, a man who works there cursed because he was frustrated and that's what he's used to. I was focused on what I was doing, and it barely registered. What did register was that he apologized for it. I had never mentioned that I don't curse, or that I don't like hearing it. I have mentioned to other volunteers that I go to church. Word gets around when you talk about it. Wherever you go, God is with you, in you, it shows (in your words and in your actions), and others will take notice.
So, remember: we walk on Holy Ground, because we walk with God.
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"In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven" (Matthew 5:16).
*There are only 2 verses in the Bible about Holy Ground, and, while both are good verses (Exodus 3:5 & Acts 7:33) neither fit when I tried to include them at the end.
I particularly live the verse where God tells Moses to take of his shoes because he is standing on Holy Ground. During church I usually prefer to take my shoes off. Some people take offense to it and I always go back to that verse. If I can't take my shoes of in God's presence on Holy Ground where can I? Just my random thoughts....
ReplyDeleteThe choir member who said this sometimes takes off her shoes too. I don't find it unusual at all, and it makes total sense to me.
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