Someone shrunk the sanctuary where I was baptized. My friend Scott, his son Conrad, my son Chase, and I stopped by Kaiserslautern, Germany on the way to Zambia. Faith Baptist church was huge when I went to VBS and Royal Ambassadors there as a boy. I walked up to the baptistery to see where Pastor Pardee immersed me in the name of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Then we went to Schrollbach where I prayed to receive Christ and Gross Gerau where God called me to preach.
Jacob went back to Bethel where God had first spoken to him. His family members prepared by burying their idols. One must not traipse nonchalantly into God's presence. No idols allowed. God showed up again. Jacob renewed his commitment to God.
We may not be able to return to geographical spots where God first moved us. Thankfully, our God travels. He will find us.
What would we need to leave behind to worship God? Let's return to the Lord. He will heal our wandering hearts. Places change, but Jesus Christ is the same. Return to him now. God is near - right here.
