No, I’m not going to stir the pot when it comes to dress code for church services.
That topic is already a cauldron of simmering conflict in many multi-generational congregations.
I’m simply going to ask you to reflect on how you present yourself to the Lord when you enter a time designated for worship.
Because He is there, we ARE to demonstrate our desire to honor Him with humility that clearly sets Him apart as holy in our sight.
Here’s the passage from today’s devotional reading that prompted this brief devotion:
“Now when Joshua was near Jericho, he looked up and saw a man standing in front of him with a drawn sword in his hand. Joshua went up to him and asked, ‘Are you for us or for our enemies?’”
“Neither,” he replied, “but as commander of the army of the LORD I have now come.”
“Then Joshua fell facedown to the ground in reverence, and asked him, ‘What message does my Lord have for his servant?’
“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.” (Joshua 5:13-15).
Worship time is holy ground time because we are inviting the presence of the Lord into our gathering. Please “take off your sandals” with some consideration of how you visibly present yourself at worship and not just with the choice of clothes but also with attitude and personal devotional time before you even walk in the church door.
As we do this, God will receive more honor and our humbled hearts and minds will receive more inspiration.
As always, I love you
Martin
