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TOPIC: GOD IS CALLING YOU TO RESTORATION. SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 23
TEXT: GENESIS 35:2-4
KEY VERSE: “Then Jacob said unto his household, and to all that were with him, put away the strange gods that are among you, and be clean, and change your garment” (Gen 35:2).
God called Jacob to go back to Bethel. Today we will consider the purposes of this divine summon. God needed to bring Jacob up to Bethel to restore him to:
• His Holiness: God does not condone any form of iniquity (inward or outward).
• The Eternity of His Word: His word does not change. His standards of truth, righteousness and holiness are unchangeable.
• The Dreadfulness of His House: a place of His presence, honour, holiness and judgment.
• The Purpose of His House: it is the gate of heaven to humanity.
The reasons God took Jacob up to Bethel might be because (a) He had forgotten the unchangeable standard of His word (b) He would have been negligent in teaching his household or congregation the pure word of God. (c) He was unable to enforce it upon his congregation (d) He was overpowered by his congregation (e) Satan prevailed over him.
For some of the reasons above he was taken back to Bethel and restored, revived, renewed, re-envisioned and re-commissioned. Going up to Bethel the place for righteousness, holiness and commitment to God and His ways was a call to the congregation that followed Jacob as well. There, everyone saw God for himself or herself: the wives, children and servants. God would reach out to everyone personally and every one enjoyed the love of God himself or herself. Let everyone in the family or church seek to know God by himself. Study His word for yourself. The implication of this call was outlined before them.
• They were to put away the strange gods among them.
• They were to repent and be clean.
• They were to change their ungodly clothing and adornment.
• They were to put away their earrings and change their dress code from sinful one to godly one. When they did these things, they enjoyed God's presence, protection, provision, blessing, miracles and fruitfulness.
Open yourself to God as an individual, family or congregation for restoration, revival, renewal, re-envisioning and re-commissioning in Holiness Revival Movement Worldwide. Announce the call to Bethel that all churches may hear. Bring as many to Holiness Revival Movement Worldwide, God will renew them.
Thought for the day: Worship God in the beauty of holiness.
Song for the day: Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb…
Bible reading for the day: Song of Solomon 6-8; Galatians 1
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