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Text: Judges 6:11–14, 24–26; Deuteronomy 7:5; Hebrews 13:10
Throughout Scripture, one theme appears again and again: altars. From Genesis to Revelation, altars are not just physical structures; they represent the invisible battleground between light and darkness. Every believer must understand this truth—life is a contest of altars, and whoever controls the altar controls the atmosphere.
Understanding Altars
An altar is a spiritual gateway. It is the place where humanity meets divinity, where spirits are invoked, covenants are established, and destinies are shaped. When God wanted to speak to men, He often did so by the altar. When the enemy wants to manipulate destinies, he does so through altars as well.
Facts About Altars
1. God Is the Originator of Altars
The first altar in the Bible was built by Noah (Genesis 8:20), but the idea came from God. God Himself established the altar as a point of communion with man. An altar is God’s design for fellowship, worship, and sacrifice.
2. An Altar Is a Designated Place Where Humans Connect With Divinity
Altars are meeting points. Jacob met God at an altar-like place in Bethel (Genesis 28:16–19). Abraham heard God clearly whenever he raised an altar. Without altars, divine encounters are rare.
3. It Is a Platform Where the People of the World Commune With Spirits
Just as God uses altars, the kingdom of darkness also uses them. Witches, sorcerers, and occult practitioners raise altars for evil invocations. Deuteronomy 7:5 shows how nations used demonic altars to strengthen their gods.
4. A Place of Transaction
Spiritual transactions occur at altars—sacrifices, vows, covenants, exchanges. Lives are blessed or cursed from altars. Hannah’s destiny changed at the altar in Shiloh (1 Samuel 1:10–19).
5. A Centre of Covenant—For Establishing or Renewing Covenants (Genesis 12:7)
God cut covenants with Abraham around altars. Altars seal agreements between God and man or between humans and evil spirits. This is why many families experience repeated patterns—there is an altar enforcing a covenant.
6. A Place of Divine Encounter (Genesis 28:16)
Jacob awoke from a dream and said, “Surely the Lord is in this place.” Altars open portals for heavenly encounters. Anyone who builds and sustains a godly altar will experience God’s manifest presence.
7. A Place Where God Reveals His Will
At the altar, direction becomes clear. Gideon received instruction at the altar (Judges 6:14, 24–26). When confusion surrounds your life, rebuild your altar.
8. A Place of Invocation
Every altar calls on a spirit—either the Holy Spirit or demonic spirits. This is why the enemy works hard to make believers abandon their altars of prayer.
ALTAR vs ALTAR: The Battle of Gideon (Judges 6:24–26)
God told Gideon to tear down his father’s evil altar before raising an altar to the Lord. This shows a spiritual law: one altar must fall for another to rise. Until wrong altars in a person’s life, family, or environment are destroyed, divine breakthroughs may be hindered.
Which altar is speaking over your life today?
The altar of God—or the altar of darkness?
What Must You Do?
1. Surrender Your Life to Jesus
A life outside Christ will always be vulnerable to evil altars. Jesus is our High Priest (Hebrews 13:10) and the foundation of the ultimate altar—the Cross.
2. Believe the Word of God
The Word of God is stronger than any altar. Stand on Scripture, declare it, and let God’s truth silence every contrary voice.
3. Fight in the Place of Prayer
Prayer is how believers activate their altar. A silent Christian will always be defeated. Raise your voice in warfare prayers and enforce the victory of Christ.
4. Build an Altar in Your Home
This is not necessarily a physical structure. It is a consistent place and time of communion with God—worship, prayer, study of the Word, and fellowship with the Holy Spirit. Let your home carry God’s presence.
Conclusion
Altars determine outcomes. The altar you service will determine the voice that speaks for you. Choose the altar of the Lord. Build it. Maintain it. And let the fire on your altar never go out (Leviticus 6:13).
Pastor Kayode Balogun
