Prophecy
Amos 3:7 “Surely the Sovereign Lord does nothing without revealing his plan to his servants the prophets.”
God is looking for vessels, workers. He is moving among us and doing more wonders and miracles to heal this land. If God reveals you to do something, just obey and do it. He is waiting for you to say, “Yes, here I am, please send me.”
Message
Genesis 35:9-13 “Altar” is the place God made covenant with us. God’s convent is not just salvation; it is also a convent of “life”. So many times you may say, “I don’t know what God is doing, what His will is…” that is because we did not build up the altar of prayer, so we could not really understand God’s heart and plan for us. From this passage, God made convent with Jacob in three areas of his life:
First, a covenant of life changing: he changed Jacob’s name to Israel. “Jacob” means, “grasps”. He used his own strength working hard for his own need. God taught Jacob not to depend on himself, but lean on God. Do you know depending on God takes practice as well? When you built up your altar, you start to rely on God.
Secondly, a covenant of enlarging territory. Our God is almighty God, He does not want you to stay in the valley. He will walk you through the valley and enter the Promised Land. The theme of 2011 is “New Frontier, New Opportunity.” Let’s have great expectation of God and step out from our current place.
Lastly, it is a covenant of inheritance. We know God revealed Abraham the promised land, but only Jacob (Israel) inherited the land, and it happened in his lifetime. Why is that? The reason is he built the altar of prayer. Let’s not neglect the importance of prayer altar.
Reflection
Is there something in your life, family, career that you want to fix with your own way and strength? Let’s trust in God and believe His way is higher than yours, His will is better than yours.
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