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Abraham Built an Altar Wherever He Went, January
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Family Worship in My Life
And the Lord appeared unto Abram, and said, Unto thy seed will I
give this land: and there builded he an altar unto the Lord, who
appeared unto him. And he removed from thence unto a mountain
on the east of Bethel, and pitched his tent, ... and there he builded
an altar unto the Lord, and called upon the name of the Lord.
Genesis 12:7, 8
The life of Abraham, the friend of God, was a life of prayer. Wher-
ever he pitched his tent, close beside it was built an altar, upon which was
offered the morning and evening sacrifice. When his tent was removed,
the altar remained. And the roving Canaanite, as he came to that altar,
knew who had been there; and when he had pitched his tent, he repaired
the altar and worshiped the living God.
So the homes of Christians should be lights in the world.... Fathers
and mothers, each morning and evening gather your children round you,
and in humble supplication lift your hearts to God for help. Your dear
ones are exposed to temptation and trial. Daily annoyances beset the
path of young and old. Those who would live patient, loving, cheerful
lives must pray. Victory can be gained only by resolute and unwavering
purpose, constant watchfulness, and continual help from God.
Parents, each morning consecrate yourselves and your family to God
for that day. Make no calculation for months or years; these are not
yours. One brief day is given you. As if it were your last on earth, work
during its hours for the Master. Lay all your plans before God, to be
carried out or given up as His providence shall indicate. Accept His
plans instead of your own, even though their acceptance requires the
abandonment of cherished projects. Thus the life will be molded more
and more after the divine Example.
Eternity alone will reveal the good results with which such seasons
of worship are fraught.
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