Holy Ground
Third in a Devotional Series dealing with a Sacred Text
“Do not come any closer,” God said. “Take off your sandals,
for the place where you are standing is holy ground.”
--Part of a conversation between God and Moses
Recorded in Exodus, 3:5
Over the years I have come to know John rather well. He is a fellow associate and we've had some good talks over dinner; we've cried some tears together, too-- his wife died here in this place I call Holy Ground. He is now retiring, having moved from full time to part time; the time has come to say good-bye. His retirement party showed me a thing or two. Retirement parties are filled with sweet goodies-- just what we desire in the afternoon. However, John is diabetic and so his co-workers made certain there was a sugar free chocolate pie and unsweetened drinks. Nice touch!
I took a couple of minutes to wish John well. He asked if I could spend some time remembering his family in prayer. A 10 year old granddaughter was hospitalized, diagnosed with cancer. In the midst of HIS party, he took time to share the longing of his soul. Another meaningful encounter in this Holy Ground place.
--Ben Keckler
05.05.10
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