TOGETHER WE CAN DO GREAT THINGS

PROCLAMATION

“And Solomon’s builders and Hiram’s builders did hew them, and the cornerstones; so they prepared timber and stones to build the house.”  1 Kings 5:18 (KJV)

EXPLANATION

These words were written under the influence of The Holy Spirit of God.  The human author is unknown although some Bible scholars attribute this book to the prophet Jeremiah.  Because The Lord God had blessed Solomon peace and rest from his enemies on all sides, he prepared to build a house unto The Lord.  He sent to Hiram king of Tyre and requested cedar trees for use as lumber and gave him wheat for food in exchange for the cedar. (1 Kings 5:1-12)  There were tens of thousands of men working on the house.  Solomon also requested some very large costly stones to be used as the foundation of the house.  Solomon’s builders and Hiram’s builders worked together to build the house for The Lord. (1 Kings 5:13-18)

APPLICATION

It is amazing what we can accomplish when we work together in peace and have respect for one another and our differing abilities.  When we disregard our individual differences and combine our skills, talents, and abilities, we can do great things for The Lord.  Let us pray and work together for the glory of God.