The Significance of the Altar
The word “altar” (A-L-T-A-R) and “altered” (A-L-T-E-R) are homophones, highlighting the connection between going to the altar and being changed.Altar (A-L-T-A-R) is a place for prayer.Altered (A-L-T-E-R) means to edit or change.Hebrews 13:8-15 was referenced.Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.Hearts should be established with grace, not with meats.Christ suffered without the gate to sanctify the people.Offer a sacrifice of praise continually, giving thanks to God’s name.Altars in Genesis and the Importance of Thanksgiving
Altars are mentioned 10 times in Genesis.Cain and Abel had to have an altar for their sacrifices, even though it’s not explicitly stated.The altar is not being used properly or enough today.Noah offered a sacrifice for thanksgiving after the flood.The altar should be used more for giving thanks and seeking God.A reminder is needed to pray more and offer intentional thanksgiving and prayer to God.Time should be spent seeking God instead of other things.The Anointing and Being with Jesus
Everyone wants the anointing, which is the presence of the Holy Spirit.The Holy Spirit empowers witnessing and sharing what God has done in one’s life.The Holy Spirit works through those who spend time with God.People should be known for having been with Jesus.The impact of one’s presence should leave behind the presence of God.Like John the Baptist, one must decrease so that God may increase.Cain and Abel: Attitudes Towards God
Cain and Abel’s story illustrates the importance of proper motivation and attitude towards God.Cain’s offering was rejected because he knew God but did not glorify Him.Abel offered a sacrifice with gratitude and dependence on God.Abel knew he had nothing good to offer.Abel’s sacrifice was acceptable because of his attitude.Noah: Faithfulness and Salvation
Noah preached for 120 years while building the ark.Noah’s story is one of enduring hardship and trusting in God.Noah was saved, and his children were saved with him.Noah had access to God.Access to God and the Altar
Born of incorruptible seed, believers have access to the throne of God for prayer, thanksgiving, and supplication.Even the smallest concerns can be brought to God.God cares deeply for His people.The altar in the Old Testament was a place where God encountered man.The Holy Spirit is the glory of God living inside believers.The encounter with God at the altar brings relief, deliverance, and the kingdom of God.Old things pass away, and all things become new.The Purpose of Altars and Offerings
Altars were places of burnt offerings (Noah) and offerings for sin (Cain and Abel).Cain and Abel knew what had been lost through their parents’ sin.There are many unanswered questions about the early world.Focus should be on holiness, love, and seeking things above.Directions from God are pinpointed and laser-beam guiding.Prayer and Warfare
Revelation speaks of an altar where the prayers of the saints ascend to God.Jacob built an altar after encountering God and seeing angels ascending and descending.Angels do the bidding and work of God.Each person has an angel that beholds their face in the presence of God.Engage in warfare against discord, which has infiltrated the house of God.Thoughts and imaginations that oppose God’s love should be pulled down.Everything should be brought before the Lord in prayer.If you think you don’t have anything to pray about, you are deceived.Some people are not praying or seeking God’s kingdom.Trouble, heartache, pain, and suffering are inevitable.Guilt, shame, and other negative emotions separate people from God.Relationship with God vs. Works
Some people do things in the house of God without a relationship with God.God hears every prayer, but He doesn’t always act on them.Most prayers are based on lust and are prayed amiss.The problem lies within oneself, not with God.It’s about believing and exercising faith, using the tools God has given.Pray continually and give thanksgiving to God.Seeking Alteration and Unity
Pray for continued alteration and editing according to God’s will.Unity and being in one accord are essential.Disrupt strongholds, being normal, and being content.Remember who you are in Christ, whether you live or die.Lining Up with God and Receiving Help
Imagine angels camped about, waiting for you to speak the word.Line up your heart with God and the Holy Spirit.Acknowledge what needs to be changed and ask for God’s help.Lay yourself out as a living sacrifice on the altar of God’s mercy.Receive help, grace, favor, and strength.Circumstances may not change, but you will be affected in a way that you can walk through the battlefield with joy, hope, strength, and peace.David and Goliath: God’s Ability and New Encounters
David knew that God was able to defeat Goliath.God put it in David’s heart to go down to the creek.God doesn’t need to do things the way He did yesterday.What He does today will be new.The benefits of God are renewed daily.Subject your thoughts, wills, and emotions to God.Accumulating things and bragging are discouraged.The Race to Win and the Finish Line
Run the race to win, not to lose.The finish line is heaven.Serving God is not a career to retire from.It’s about the souls of men.Naaman and Continuous Warfare
Naaman’s story illustrates the importance of seeking God for healing.The walk of faith is not clear and precise.The enemy continuously attacks our lives.Continuously pray and do warfare against everything that’s going on in your life.
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