Old Testament 2 – 2020 – BGO

Name: IAN JAN N. DALISAY

Date: 27 JANUARY 2021
Devotional No. 01

Scripture Text: And the LORD said to him, "I have heard your prayer and your plea, which
you have made before me. I have consecrated this house that you have built, by putting my
name there forever. My eyes and my heart will be there for all time. (1 Kings 9:3)

Creative Devotional Title: Credit Where Credit Is Due

Devotional:

In most of the turn-over ceremonies of big-ticket construction projects of the government that I
have attended, one thing seems to run across the long speeches of guests and speakers—
the don’t-miss-a-thing recognition of all persons at the presidential table—not just from the
person who gives the opening remarks, but from anyone who takes the stage and hold the
microphone. From the highest-ranking official in the room to the first-time guests,
introductions take the longest runtime of their speeches. More often, acknowledging the
engineers and laborers who planned and worked tirelessly for the projects is not on the script.

As soon as Solomon had finished constructing the temple, he dedicated that building to the
Lord. In his prayer, he did not focus on his own accomplishments—something most politicians
would do. In return, God hallowed the temple (1 Kings 9:3). The consecration of the temple
was God’s work—inspired and built through the Lord’s power. King Solomon gave God all the
credit, and we need to do the same.

In seeking for answers, we often search the world. This could not be more difficult with the
wider accessibility to internet and social media where one’s worth is based upon the number
of likes and comments, yet, most of those are empty praises. No one could really top up our
longings and desires not unless we understand that only God can make us worthy. For
Solomon, he worked the outward and the mechanical part, but God dealt the inward and
spiritual part which was more important and gave worth to the building. The temple was God’s
project for Solomon to build. For us, it could be finishing our school assignments, working on
our offices’ targets, saying yes to a mission trip, or serving the church. Whatever tasks we
have at hand, the only thing that gives meaning and worth to it is when we carefully do our
part and leave to God the things we cannot touch. And when we truly found joy and meaning
from our accomplishments, let us not forget to whom the credit is due.
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