June 20, 2021: SOAP #4217:  1Kings 4,5; Psalm 83; 1Timothy 2

SCRIPTURE:  1Kings (NIV) 5:4 But now the LORD my God has given me rest on every side, and there is no adversary or disaster. 5 I intend, therefore, to build a temple for the Name of the LORD my God, as the LORD told my father David, when he said, ‘Your son whom I will put on the throne in your place will build the temple for my Name.’

1Timothy (NIV) 2:5  For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, 6 who gave himself as a ransom for all men—the testimony given in its proper time. 7 And for this purpose I was appointed a herald and an apostle— I am telling the truth, I am not lying, —and a teacher of the true faith to the Gentiles.

OBSERVATION:  God had a special assignment for Solomon; he was appointed to build the temple which would be the center for Israel’s worship.  And about 1000 years later the same God had a special assignment for Paul; He was appointed to teach the true faith to the Gentiles.  Solomon’s assignment was fulfilled from the royal throne; Paul’s assignment was many times fulfilled from a prison cell. 

APPLICATION:  I will not be fulfilling my assignment from a royal throne, nor from a prison cell.  But my commitment to do what God has appointed me should be considered a great honor.  It should be carried out with eternity in view. 

PRAYER: Heavenly Father, you are the same God who appointed Saul, and later Paul, to their assigned tasks.  And you have assigned believers today to fulfill your will.  Everyone is important in your kingdom.  Every task is important.  Use me to fulfill your purpose. Amen

Pastor Leon
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