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I was in my office the other day preparing for a sermon. Many times my assistants encourage me to stay in the office until I finish my studying. So, I stay there away from all the noise and distractions. It was this particular day I realized how God has spoken to me so many times while I’m in my office. My office is a “Bethel.”

The Hebrew word “Bethel,” means “House of God” or “Place of God.” On a personal, spiritual level, Bethel is the place where God was and is discovered for you.

I pray for all Christians to have a Bethel. For some it could be your church where you’ve always discovered that God is there. You go and you hear His voice and you know that because He dwells there and your heart is changed, that is the place of true transformation. But it’s not always a church.

Years ago, when I still lived in Las Vegas, I used to be a sales rep. My territory included parts of Nevada and Utah and I had to drive the distance from Las Vegas to Cedar City, Utah in order to service a couple accounts.

Just outside the city was Virgin River Gorge, which to me is the epitome of beauty in nature. I would make my way to a parking space and time out my lunch to make sure I’d make my meeting in time. From there I’d crawl down the ravine where there were raging river waters and I’d tip-toe from rock to rock to get to this huge six-foot, flat rock. I’d sit there and just worship and pray.

I still know that place. If I went back there today and saw that rock I’d be filled with emotion because God spoke to me on that river gorge in amazing, supernatural ways.

That’s a Bethel for me.

So, where’s your Bethel? You might have had several through the years. If it’s been a while, go back. And if you don’t have one, let me encourage you—find a place to make one today.