Text: 2 Chronicles 2:1-18
As we read about Solomon’s reign in this book, he began with worship (chapter1, offering sacrifices) and now he continues worship by building the Temple. Tens of thousands of people were conscripted in order to accomplish the task. Some gathered quarried stone, some removed trees, some were supervisors. All this effort of personnel, time, money. Was it worth it? Of course! God deserves our best.
King Jesus likewise conscripts His people (us) and puts them to work building the Temple, which is all of us together. We all are called to serve the Lord Christ (Col.3:24). It is also important to follow the lesson of seriousness in worship.
We live in a time when it is common for worship to be seen as a casual thing.
But the Lord Jesus Christ deserves our best. He gave His life to His Father, and to us, in order to build a Temple for God. When we gather for worship, let us do so with seriousness, not casually. Worship is not just another common activity.
Meditate on verse 12. What is God teaching you in this verse?
Heavenly loving Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, bless our children to
know and worship You. Give them the wisdom that comes from You. Amen.