November 3, 2025

Even though David wasn’t allowed to build the temple, because he had shed blood in war, he gathered the materials to make it easier for Solomon to take on the task. David compiled an abundance of gold, silver, brass, iron, stone, and timber. God wanted Solomon to concentrate on building His house, so He gave him rest from war during his time as king. He was also charged with keeping God’s statutes and judgments that were given to Moses. All of this seems like a hefty task for a young man, and he knew it was a huge undertaking, which is probably why he asked God to give him wisdom. We know from his writings that he was one of the wisest men ever to live. 

Has God assigned you a task, but because it seems too daunting, you have set it aside and have been procrastinating its start? Those who have gone before us have given us everything we need to build our ministry, especially since our foundation is Jesus. According to the writer of Hebrews, we are in a Sabbath rest, much like Solomon. So, don’t look at it as too lofty; consider asking for wisdom to help you move forward with God’s plan to bring others into the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. 

Is not the LORD your God with you? and hath he not given you rest on every side? for he hath given the inhabitants of the land into mine hand; and the land is subdued before the LORD, and before his people. Now set your heart and your soul to seek the LORD your God; arise therefore, and build ye the sanctuary of the LORD God, to bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and the holy vessels of God, into the house that is to be built to the name of the LORD. 1 Chronicles 22:18-19