MEETING THE GOD OF BETHEL 1
Text: Genesis 35:1-2
By: Adeaga O. Favour
It is quite unfortunate today that our level of reverence for God has degenerated to an insulting state that, to many, anything goes in God's presence. No! It's a lie of the devil. There are demands that must be met before God would be seen of anyone. God is easy to get once the criteria are met.
The instructions Jacob gave his household is still valid till today if we will see God and experience His move in our midst. Strange gods will always stand against our encounter of the true God. "But I don't have any god," you may say. Hmm, but whatever takes the most important place in your life becomes a god to you.
Can you sacrifice your money, time, comfort, and other resources for God's sake without holding back anything? Whatever stands between you and a genuine worship of God is your god and must be put away. The God of Bethel is a jealous God, His instruction is, "Don't worship any other god beside me."
REFLECTION FOR TODAY:
God is near to those who have surrendered their all to Him.
PRAY:
Father, whatever is taking Your place in my life, I give them up now in Jesus' name.