Blog: Let Us Raise Up More Altars

November 11, 2025 (Jericho Prayer Movement -Dervin Brown, Coordinator)

Did you know that altars control what happens in the world? Yet, we think and talk very little about this powerful reality in the church today. We must understand the concept of altars is a spiritual principle that works and influences the environment, culture and the world. Throughout the bible we see the high emphasis on the practice of sacrifice and altars as how God intervenes, communes with his people and redeemed humanity. This power is available to us today by way of the altar.

What is an Altar? An altar is (“high place”) is a raised place on which sacrifices were offered in the Old Testament – Westminster Dictionary of Theological Terms. References: Genesis 12:1-8; 13:14-18; Exodus 20:24).

1. Description of an Altar

• Biblically, an altar is a “high place” where sacrifices are made to summons God’s intervention, communion and access to the spiritual dimension.

• Spiritually, it's a gateway between the physical and spiritual realms, enabling worship, prayer, and covenant-making.

2. Characteristics of an Altar

• Priesthood: Every altar requires a priest to minister and maintain it.

• Spiritual Presence: Each altar is backed by a spirit (e.g., the Holy Spirit for holy altars).

• Sacrifices & Influence: The activities performed at an altar shape the atmosphere and affect the people connected to it.

3. The power of Godly Altars

·       Spiritual Altars is God’s divine strategy to counteract, neutralize and drive out demonic influence in the atmosphere (families, neighborhoods, communities and nations) by declaring the blood of Jesus and summoning the power of the Holy Spirit (The Spirit Behind Holy Altars).

·       When godly altars are raised up and rule, evil activities are subdued – ushering peace, blessings and righteousness to reigns – thus, establishing the kingdom of God in the territory.

Action Required: With our neighbors, communities and nation facing widespread demonic activities symbolized by witchcraft practices and open rebellion against God; let us raise up holy/godly altars right where we are (i.e. neighborhoods) and across the land.

The word of God declared in 2 Chronicle 7:14, If my people who are called by my name would humble themselves and pray and turn from their wicked ways, then I [God] will hear from heaven and heal their land. 

“Divine Intervention, Healing and Revival must be won at the Altar – Let’s Raise Up More Altars” – Pastor Dervin Brown, JPM Coordinator