In many of the lives of great men of the Bible the altar played a significant role of faith and perseverance. Notably Abraham, the father of faith, built altars unto the Lord, and there is an interesting correlation to the fact that he pitched his tent and built his altars. He spent his time building things that would last around his faith not his fancies.
Each follower of God should have places that are reminders of the work of God in shaping their faith. For Abraham their was an altar on Mt. Moriah where he remembered a ram in the thicket. For Elijah there was an Altar on Mt. Carmel where he remembered defeating the prophets of Baal in a showdown of faith. For me there are several altars of importance, not the least of which is at Pasadena A/G church. It has been an altar that I've returned to multiple times, and I look forward to turning to in the future. It's a place where I find direction and sanctuary, regroup and go deeper in my faith. It is a place of worship, tears, laughter, and victory.
That's where I'm heading today for worship.
--Ben
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