Jacob built an altar at Bethel in the land of Canaan and he called the place El-bethel, since that was where God had revealed Himself. Bethel means “house of God.” God promised to give the land which He gave to Abraham and Isaac to Israel and his descendents. Jacob set a pillar in the place where He had spoken with him and poured wine and then oil on it.
A pillar was a customary covenant witness. We wouldn’t consider wine and oil a “meal” but it was a special consecration to the Lord. Have you ever set up a pillar, a standing stone---big or small-- in remembrance of something that someone or the Lord has done for you? Consider doing that soon---it could be a “witness rock” in your yard. Whenever anyone asks you about that “rock”---you can tell them what the Lord has done for you. For more on “standing stones” watch Ray Vander Laan’s video on that subject.
Lord, we want to honor you. Thank you for all you provided for Abraham, his family and for us—especially today for you, Mike---Happy Birthday! May God continue to bless and guide you as you seek and serve Him.
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