From
there (Shechem), Abram broke camp and moved to a mountain east of Beth-El. He
set up his home and there built an altar to the Lord, God between Beth-El and
Hai to the east. There he preached in the name of God. (Genesis 12:8)
Which is more important to you; living and
working, resting and waiting, or giving God praise in worship? If you are going
to lead your people effectively; God’s way, your answer must be, “Yes. All of
the above.”
Understanding that Bethel symbolizes
communion with God, and that Ai is symbolic of the world, may help you
understand the importance of this event in Abram’s life. As God led him to live
there, He reminded Abram that He must always be influenced by both the time he
spent meditating and waiting for the Lord’s word, and by the events of the
world where he lived and worked. The altar reminded him to always worship and
give thanks, whatever his circumstances with God and with people.
You are in that place as well. Each of your
decisions and actions will be determined in this same, complex environment.
Live embracing all God gives you as you are between Him and His world. Worship
Him there.
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