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Tuesday, March 1, 2022

Today's Reading - 2 Chronicles 5 & 6

 

Key Verse - 2 Chronicles 6:14

Solomon's Prayer of Dedication

As the opening ceremonies of the Temple reached their climax, King Solomon stood before the altar of the Lord in front of the entire community of Israel, and he lifted his hands in prayer. Then he knelt in front of the entire community of Israel and lifted his hands toward heaven. He prayed, “O Lord, God of Israel, there is no God like you in all of heaven and earth. You keep your covenant and show unfailing love to all who walk before you in wholehearted devotion.”

The prayer that follows is one of the most heartfelt compilations of praises and petitions in the entire Bible. Solomon’s prayer culminated with this request, “O my God, may your eyes be open and your ears attentive to all the prayers made to you in this place.

Solomon longed for this Temple to be a place that was alive with the presence of the ever-living God. A place where people could connect with God. A place where prayers would be heard, people would be healed, sins would be forgiven, and lives would be changed. He desired that “God’s house” would be the center of community and national life for all of Israel.

Can you picture it? The political and military leader of the nation bowing in deep reverence with words of praise unto the Lord.  Solomon’s words ring true today just as they did that day. There is no God like Yahweh. He is the only true and living God. No matter how far you go – throughout heaven and earth – or how intently you search, you will never find anyone even remotely like Him. He is a God of His word – who always keeps His promises and covenants. He does this because of His “steadfast love” for His servants – those who have bowed the knee to Him as their Master and Lord.

What an amazing day this was. One of the highlights of human history for sure! And what an amazing God we serve! There is no God like Him in the skies above or on the earth below, who unswervingly keeps covenant with his servants and unfailingly loves them while they sincerely live in obedience to His ways. Praise be to God!


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