Teaching
Returning To God's Altar
Returning to a place of worship and surrender helps believers refocus their hearts upon God and seek His direction.
Scripture
And he went on his journeys from the south even to Bethel, unto the place where his tent had been at the first, between Bethel and Hai; Unto the place of the altar, which he had made there at the first: and there Abram called on the name of the LORD.
Truth
Returning to God in worship and prayer helps believers refocus their hearts and seek His direction.
Insight
- Abraham returned to the place where he had previously built an altar and called upon the name of the LORD.
- Returning to God in worship brings the heart back to dependence upon Him.
- Seeking God should come before relying upon personal understanding for direction.
- Worship and prayer keep believers focused upon God's presence and purposes.
- A life that continually turns toward God is better positioned to follow His direction.
Application
- Return to God whenever you recognize that your heart has drifted from Him.
- Make prayer and worship a consistent part of your walk with God.
- Seek God's direction before relying upon your own understanding.
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