| Anonymous 2 Chronicles 2:5 |
And the house I build is great; for great is our God above all gods.
Since God did not want his temple to be built by a warrior, King David was denied the privilege of doing so. His son Solomon was given the assignment. Solomon's desire was to build "a wonderful temple because he is a great God; greater than any other."
We are often criticized for being narrow-minded and claiming that Christianity is the only "true" religion. Solomon was very bold in making a similar claim when he wrote to King Hiram regarding the purchase of materials needed to build the temple he had in mind. To proclaim that Jesus alone saves is not narrow-minded. It is a simple statement of revealed truth. We must be as honest as Solomon in our witness to the Lord.
Even though Solomon's reign was the true golden age of Israel: marked by peace, by unmatched prosperity, by unequaled fame, by great literary accomplishments; God regarded the building of the temple the most significant event of Solomon's reign. We should give the spiritual similar priority in our lives. We may go to church to meet with the Lord. But we never leave Him there!
Prayer. Dear Lord, may our new buildings inspire us to think along the same lines as Solomon in being a place for celebration and joy; remembering your greatness and your goodness with thanksgiving.
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