Take of your shod shoes

Imagine Joshua, bowed to the earth, humbling himself, sincerely, the best he knows how. He has abdicated to the One whom he has encountered, an Authority Higher than himself in this battle, as he meets the True Captain of the Lord's hosts. But he has a question. We have so many questions. Peter had many questions, in God's presence. Today we have many questions. Job had many questions. What saith my Lord unto His servant? It's a good question. Imagine it, a king, bowed down to the earth. Like Saul asking his Lord, What do you want me to do for you? We Christians have almost an arsenal, a volley of things to say before God. We have been told to have our feet shod with the gospel, with the message, and we are used to opening our mouth, boldly before man. Our mistake comes in when we bring this before God. Don't get me wrong, there is a time to speak before God. And contrary to popular fables, He does accept our grocery lists of requests. But this loquacious spirit of keeping our shod shoes on, ready to say something before the world.. that all changes in God's presence. Yes you're bowed down to the earth, but take off your shod shoes. Be still. Let Me speak. How. When. And What I will. You no longer have a message in your mouth, ready to carry it with your feet. Be quiet. Joshua 5:13-15