Pastor Bell's Words To Live By

The Lord reiterated the necessity for his followers not to make idols to worship and place above him. It was always God’s intention to come to those who offered sacrifices and offerings to him and to bless them (Exodus 20:24). Once the first command is broken then this breaks all the others, so God implores Moses and by delegated authority, us, to obey the first commandment so that he can come into all of our circumstances. He instructs us not to build alters in the wrong places, for wherever an altar is built sacrifices will be offered there. God wants us to offer ourselves as living sacrifices (Romans 12:1), but what does that mean? Do we commit suicide? Do we become ascetic and separate ourselves from society at large? No, we become perpetual worshippers! Like Moses we become so intimate with the Lord of glory that whatever we do we invite him to take the lead. Today, let us be encouraged to build our lives on the Lord, that is, on our knowledge and understanding of the word of God. Whether you make a physical or a spiritual altar, ensure that Yahweh is the only one who occupies it. You shall have no other gods before the Lord Jesus Christ, the king of the glory as expressed in the Holy Father, Holy Son and Holy Spirit, amen!