Day 219 – August 7, 2021
Scriptures: 2 Chronicles 1-3, Psalm 72 What a beautiful description of what Israel could have been, under the leadership of a righteous and just king. “May he defend the afflicted among the people and save the children of the needy; may he crush the oppressor. May he endure as long as the sun, as long as the moon, through all generations.” Psalm 72:4-5. Solomon of course fails, but his Psalm ascribes the true beauty of what it would all point towards “Then all nations will be blessed through him, and they will call him blessed.” 72:17. As the temple is being built, we see Solomon in a very positive light. He is doing something quite spectacular and an incredible undertaking. Thousands are rallying to the cause to build a temple for the Lord. It will be an architectural wonder, built under the leadership and vision of Solomon. But it will one day crumble and fall. As will the leadership and reign of Solomon. But one who is coming, “May his name endure forever, may it continue as long as the sun.” And all nations and peoples will be blessed through him. We know him to be the Son of God, the Son of David, Jesus Christ. May he reign eternally, in His kingdom, and everyone be blessed through him.
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AuthorJordan Ickes, Minister of Etna Green Church of Christ. Archives
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