PRACTICAL CHRISTIANITY - MEDITATE DAY AND NIGHT
May 19th 2026
*To Moses: “Do not come any
closer,” God said. “Take off your sandals, for the place where you are
standing is holy ground.” (Exo. 3:5 NIV)
*To Joshua: The commander of the Lord’s army replied, “Take off your sandals, for the place where you are standing is holy.” And Joshua did so. (Josh. 5:15 NIV)
* The Passover: "And thus
you shall eat it: with a belt on your waist, your sandals on your feet, and
your staff in your hand. So, you shall eat it in haste. It is the LORD’s
Passover." (Exodus 12:11, NKJV)
*In Ephesians: and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. (Eph. 6:15 NIV)
What is the significance of removing shoe and putting it on? Why is it important for us to understand these actions? In our world today, the act of removing shoes is both cultural and religious. And in a lot of cases, the act itself is neither cultural or religious but simply reverence not to leave dirt from one’s shoes on a clean floor. Shoes when put on means control. Imagine walking barefoot on hot sand or on muddy ground. It slows one down and there is a feeling of helplessness. David walked barefoot when he was running away from the betrayal of his son, Absalom. It showed him in total despair, a powerful symbol of profound mourning, deep humiliation, and spiritual submission. (2 Sam. 15:30)
So, when God told Moses to remove his shoes, it was for reverence, humility, submission, and surrendering control to God. It acknowledges unworthiness compared to God's holiness and his willingness to let Him lead. Shoes represent the dirt, dust, and distractions of the outside world. No wonder then why Jesus washed the feet of His disciples (John 13:1-17) And when Peter objected, Jesus told him if he refused to be washed, he will have no part in Him. Apart from the servanthood significance from Jesus, it signifies preparation for a holy course.
Taking off one’s shoe is an act of surrendering your authority as seen in the Book of Ruth 4:7-8. By handing over his shoe, the unnamed kinsman-redeemer legally yielded his right of redemption, allowing Boaz to step in and purchase the land. It is the seal of agreement witnessed by elders in the community. Just as we surrender all to Jesus Christ. In this circumstance, when we put on the shoes, we are ready to be led by God for the task ahead.
THE WORD: “Stand firm then, with
the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of
righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that
comes from the gospel of peace.” (Eph. 6:14-15 NIV)
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