DECEMBER 10 1 Kings 5:1-11

HUMBLE ENOUGH TO ASK FOR HELP

Hiram, the king of Tyre at that time, was David’s good friend. To continue the good relations that he had with David, he sent his servants to pay their respects to Solomon.

Solomon didn’t get carried away with the visit. Instead, he saw it as an opportunity to serve God in his calling to build the temple. He wasn’t serving God because his father asked him to, or because it was his desire. It was first because the LORD had called him. Do you notice that he refers to God as “the LORD my God” in verses 4 and 5? Solomon had a personal relationship with God. He knew God and knew that God had called him to build the temple.

Dear reader, do you have a personal relationship with God? Is He your God, or just your parents’ God? Before you can serve Him, you must first have a personal relationship with Him. Only then will you be able to serve with conviction and purpose.

Solomon wanted the best for the LORD’s house, and humbly requested for Hiram to supply the timber and skilled workers for the task. 

Hiram gladly agreed to supply all the timber needed in exchange for food. When you are called to serve in a particular area, you may still find that you are lacking in some skills or resources. God will send people your way to supply the help. Be humble to ask for help and learn from those with more experience and skill. The LORD was with Solomon and sent the right people to help him build the temple.

Thought: Even the richest and wisest king needed help sometimes, what more me?
Prayer: Father in heaven, thank You for calling me to salvation. I pray that You would also show me how I can serve You better. Grant me humility and wisdom to ask for help from the right people. In Jesus’ name, Amen.