O send out thy light and thy truth: let them lead me; let them bring me unto thy holy hill, and to thy tabernacles. Then will I go unto the altar of God, unto God my exceeding joy: yea, upon the harp will I praise thee, O God my God. --- Psalm 43:3,4
What is an altar? An altar is a place that is designed or separated for worship unto God; a place of fellowship with God. It is a place where praises and prayers are rendered unto God. An altar symbolizes holiness and represents the presence of God; a higher place where untarnished [spotless, blameless] services are offered to God. An altar is a place of refuge and comfort from the troubles of this world. In other words, an altar is some place that brings you closer to God and where there is a constant flow from God to you. Throughout scripture people were always (it seems) making alters to God...a special place where one can commune with the Creator of all...a special place specially set aside where one goes to hear God speak. Hmmm...just take a minute or two to think about that. Where's your alter? How often do you and God meet there to commune?
