Elijah took twelve
stones, one for each of the tribes descended from Jacob, to whom the word of
the Lord had come, saying, “Your name shall be Israel.” – 1 Kings 18:31
After the difficult assignment from yesterday, we are ready
to repair our altar today! When we were
challenged with this in our service Sunday, I was unclear exactly what this
meant. After spending some time with the
Word researching this, I think I have a better understanding. Do you remember a time when you were on fire
for the Lord? Perhaps you spent hours in
His presence, seeking His face, asking what He wanted from you. Perhaps, over time, this excitement seemed to
fade, quieted by your business, His voice lost in distractions of each passing
day.
Sometimes repairs seem a bit overwhelming. We see things as they are and remember how
they once were. It can feel impossible
to ever restore back to what things once were.
Sometimes, it seems easier to just go out and replace with something
new.
The good news is today is a day to turn back and repair what
we have let fall into disrepair! God is
not asking us to create a new altar, he values the temple he originally gave to
us. Today, he wants to repair the
temple, all we need to do is ask him. Reread that sentence, today HE wants to repair
the temple, all we need to do is ask him.
Heavenly Father, I come to you today with a repentant
heart. Please forgive me for letting my
altar to you fall into a state of disarray.
I call upon you Jesus, to repair all that is broken within me. Rekindle the fire of your Holy Spirit that I
may advance your Kingdom on earth. Thank
you for your faithfulness today and every day.
Amen!
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