Preparing to build

Solomon was ordained of the Lord to build him a temple. This temple when completed was one of the wonders of the ancient world. It was quite a sight to see. The monumental task was completed after spending countless hours, involving over a hundred thousand workers and the cost of hundreds of millions of dollars in today’s currency. In 1 Kings, we see God glory filling this temple. Evidently God was pleased with the building, and the mode of dedication, thereby gracing the whole commemoration affair with his beautiful presence. The Bible describes God’s ordination of the service as so glorious that the priests could not even sustain themselves. They bowed down in awe as God’s spirit enveloped the entire temple atmosphere. As many looked on that day, they would have only considered the finished work of the temple. They would have been unaware of the key facet in the undertaking of such a task. The work of God upon the heart of the builder. David instructed Solomon on the secret to completing this undertaking. A relentless pursuit of God that begins from the heart, and culminates in an active relationship with God. Now devote your heart and soul to seeking the Lord your God. Begin to build the sanctuary of the Lord God,.. 1 Chr 22:19 Indeed before any undertaking we need to consider David’s words to Solomon as well. Are you about to build a career, a marriage, or a ministry, then devote yourself. Let God constrain you, measure your motives, and be the reason behind your doing. Pursue God in earnest, seeking him daily till you come to that place of affirmation that he undergirds your travail. Then and only then will you have his glory fill the temple that you complete on his behalf.