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In this brief sermon, the speaker redefines the concept of an altar, emphasizing that it is a secret, sacred "watchtower" where believers wait upon God for spiritual refreshment and renewal, rather than a place to petition God for material needs. He distinguishes altar worship from ordinary prayer, describing the altar as a place of attentive listening to God's direction. The speaker references the biblical story of Jacob and Laban, who made a covenant at an altar, to illustrate the altar’s role as a site of divine guidance and covenant. The overall message encourages listeners to view the altar as a spiritual posture of waiting and watching for God's voice, not a transactional request platform.
