He's not quite 20 and leading a kingdom.
Solomon has asked for gift of wisdom to lead.
Talk about facing the biggest challenge of your life.
Yet...
While it is very admirable respectable to desire success in handling the job...
"Solomon's desire to be effective in handling all that life threw at him was stronger
than his desire to be holy in the middle of his difficult challenges.
That was Solomon's mistake." And this statement from Crabb is what God has written with a lovely quill and exquisite view on my heart. Nothing more important that desiring holiness. Silenced in His Temple.
This Most Beautiful House was meant to be used. It is good to go to the house of the LORD.
"The two brazen pillars in the porch of the temple, some think, were to teach those that came to worship, to depend upon God only, for strength and establishment in all their work. Jachin, God will fix this roving mind. It is good that the heart be established with grace." So wait at the door for grace. Wait for Grace. Matthew Henry.
One of the most piercing visions I've had was at a door, waiting in silence. And there God showed. The LORD is with us. I Kings 7:13.
COME BOLDLY: Timeless Prayers
Father, establish the work of our hands. Establish us in Grace. We wait at the door. May we live silently watching waiting. Come, Lord Jesus.
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Tumor markers were in normal range. So grateful! Kind of crazy that I do have cancer cells but it's normal. It's when they multiply exponentially out of whack. Day and Night God watches. May we all desire holiness more than health.
ReplyDeleteAmen and amen.This needs to be our hearts desire...that we desire holiness more than anything.
DeleteAwesome news! Answered prayers to His great Glory! Hugs and joy. A
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