Read 2 Chronicles 2.
Solomon took up the passion of his father, David, to build
the Temple
He had the plans. He
had the vision. He had some
resources. But he lacked some needed
materials, especially the high quality cedar wood found just to the north. Those belonged to his neighbor, the king of Tyre
Not only was the task great, but the building was to be
great. Why? Because "our God is
greater than all gods." Solomon
wanted the architecture to reflect the greatness of God.
Then, he asked two questions:
1. Who is able?
How can any building do justice to the greatness of
God? Who is able to design and construct
such a place? God cannot be contained in
a man-made building. In truth, the most
beautiful worship facility in the world is only a box for human gathering space. No structure can house the God of
heaven. Our best efforts are inadequate.
What makes such a gathering space a center of worship is
what takes place within it and, more importantly, within the hearts of the
people who participate. As David wrote
in Psalm 22:3, "Yet you are holy, enthroned on the praises of
Israel." It is a picture of the
LORD enjoying the worship of His people and filling that space with His
presence.
2. Who am I?
How humbling it is when the creation compares itself to the
Creator! We have nothing to offer except
what God has given to us. What we bring
in worship to Him is a heart of love, a life of obedience, and a song of
praise. And, that is not limited to a
building.
"Through him then let us continually offer up a
sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his
name." Hebrews 13:15
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