“Then Moses said, ‘I will now turn aside and see this great sight, why the bush does not burn.’” – Exodus 3:3
Curiosity is a gift from God. It drives us to explore, seek, and grow. Moses’ encounter with the burning bush reveals the power of holy curiosity—the kind that draws us closer to God. Had he ignored the sight, he might have missed his calling. But he turned aside, and history changed.
Moses saw a bush ablaze yet unconsumed. Instead of walking past, he turned aside. God often places signs of His presence, but we must seek Him. How often do we miss divine moments due to distraction or doubt?
As Moses turned, God called: “Moses, Moses!”. Had Moses ignored the sight, would he have heard God? Revelation follows curiosity. “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find.”
Curiosity fuels faith. It leads us to ask, Who is God? What is my purpose? Seekers of truth will find it, while the indifferent miss out.
The barriers to holy curiosity include complacency, where we assume we know enough; fear, which keeps us from seeking deeper truths; distraction, as the busyness of life diverts our focus; and doubt, causing us to hesitate and question whether God is truly speaking.
God told Moses, “Take your sandals off… for the place where you stand is holy”. Sandals symbolize what separates us from divine encounters—pride, sin, distractions. True curiosity requires humility. What must we remove to stand closer to God?
Moses asked for God’s name, and He replied, “I AM WHO I AM.” God’s name reveals His eternal nature. Some questions will remain mysteries, but faith trusts that I AM is present and sufficient. Without curiosity, there is no growth. How many divine invitations have we ignored?
God is still calling. He still places signs before us. Are we paying attention? Robert Kargbo
