Remember...

“[Abram] went on his journeys from the Negev as far as Bethel, to the place where his tent had been at the beginning, between Bethel and Ai, to the place of the altar which he had made there formerly; and there Abram called on the name of the LORD.”-- Genesis13:3-4

I don’t think it’s extremely clear in Scripture why Abram went back to this place. However, I was reminded of an important action which we all can take, modeled by Hebrews throughout Scripture.

REMEMBER.

We all have moments that we must remember altar moments, when Abba God did something beyond comprehension in our lives:

§  a promise

§  peace spoken in the midst of a storm

§  a call to sacrifice

§  a release from a sin you struggled with

§  a miracle that saved you from disaster

We must remember – not to base our faith on experiences – but because we humans are quick to forget:

§  His love

§  His character

§  His ability and strength

§  His plan

§  Truth

Abba God, thank you for reminding me this morning of “altar moments” in my life, when you’ve shown me a little more of you, and a glimpse of your delight in me. Help me to let go of despair I've been feeling, choosing instead to frolic with joy in your pasture of love, believing you do delight in me. I’ve done nothing to deserve your love; Jesus has done it all for me. Help me to walk in joy and truth, simply because Jesus loved me so much that He stopped only when “It [was] finished.” Forever, in Jesus’ name…