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And he moved from there to the mountain east of Bethel, and he pitched his tent with Bethel on the west and Ai on the east; there he built an altar to the Lord and called on the name of the Lord. (Genesis 12:8)
Many professional
athletes proudly wear the corporate logo or company colors of those who sponsor
them. They have no qualms at all in
identifying themselves with the products and purposes of those who finance
their careers.
When Abraham pitched
his tents near Bethel, he boldly identified himself with the Lord. God not only called him to leave family and
all that was familiar, but also provided for his needs along the way. In response, Abraham built an altar to
God. This was not only an act of worship
but also a public declaration to everyone who saw it that he was a worshiper of
Yahweh. Furthermore, "he called on the
name of the LORD”—that is, he publicly acknowledged his commitment to and need
for the God of Israel.
As Christians, we are to boldly identify
ourselves with the Lord as well. Be prepared.
This may cost you the friendship of those who prefer the praises of the
world. It may mean that you will
experience ridicule and rejection. But
Jesus reminds us, “Whoever confesses Me before men, him the Son of Man also
will confess before the angels of God.
But he who denies Me before men will be denied before the angels of God” (Luke 12:8-9).
Make your
allegiance known. Wherever you may be,
with whomever you may be, refuse to hide your commitment to the One who loves
you and provides for your salvation.
Jesus suffered the shame of the cross for your; be willing to suffer the
ridicule of the world for Him.
“There’s no place in God’s service for secret
agents”
—by Dr. Woodrow Kroll
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