Before moving forward, Jacob had to get rid of the past.
He told his household to "burn their idols, wash themselves and put on clean clothing" before going to Bethel. I think about this in my life.
What idols of the past do I need to burn in order to move forward? Some of the sentimental ephemera that I hold on to? Some of the pain that comes when I think about how life didn't turn out the way I planned? Some of the memories of times I've let people down?
All of those memories are good learning opportunities. But the point it to grow and move on. I can't be the me that God intends if I'm dragged down by all those things.
So time to hold a fire and then cleanse myself. God does the same thing. He sometimes puts us through the fire to cleanse us. The fire burns up all the yukky stuff and leaves the pure gold.
On to Bethel.
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