Rebuilding The Altar
“And God said unto Jacob, Arise, go up to Bethel, and dwell there: and make there an altar unto God, that appeared unto thee when thou fleddest from the face of Esau thy brother.” (Genesis 35:1)
Today’s Morsel: Throughout scripture, we see the importance of the altar. The altar was a means of atonement for sin and to show complete dedication and reconciliation, or reunion, with God. When Jacob returns into the land of promise after 20 plus years of trials and test with his uncle Laban, God tells him to go up to Bethel, the house of God, and make there an altar unto God. You see, when Jacob passed through this place going to reside with his uncle, God tells him in a dream that he will give him the land that he was now sleeping upon. After Jacob awakes, he took the stones which he used for a pillow, set them up as a pillar, anointed them with oil, and called it Bethel, the house of God. Now God tells him to return to the same place and rebuild the altar. Sometimes when we have been away from God, even though we may be at church, we may need to rededicate and resubmit ourselves to God afresh and anew. If you find that you may have lost focus or direction, you should return to the last known point that you had peace and contentment with God, which you will often find was the altar. Rebuild it, recommit yourself, and start walking in your promise afresh and anew.
Sing: Just a closer walk with Thee, grant it Jesus is my plea; daily walking close with Thee, let it be dear Lord, let it be.
Thought For Today: Don’t ever forget what the altar can do for you.
Amen.
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