The Altar of Encounter

Scripture:

Genesis 28:16–17 — “Then Jacob awoke from his sleep and said, ‘Surely the Lord is in this place, and I did not know it!’ … ‘This is none other than the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven!’”

Message:

Prayer altars are portals of divine encounter. Jacob’s moment at Bethel was a revelation of a spiritual truth—altars open the heavens. Dr. Mulinde often emphasizes that altars draw divine attention when they are built on the foundation of surrender, obedience, and consistent communion. Many believers live unaware of the spiritual realm, never experiencing heaven’s touch. Jacob’s life was changed forever because he recognized God’s presence. What would happen if we built such altars intentionally today?

Golden Nugget:

An altar built by faith becomes a gate to heavenly encounters.

Further Study: Exodus 3:1–6, Acts 10:1–4

Prayer:

Father, open my spiritual eyes to see You. May my altar be a place of divine encounter. I desire not just to pray, but to meet with You face to face.

Activation Challenge:

Spend an extended time in prayer today without asking for anything—just seek to encounter God. Journal what He speaks or reveals.