A Leadership Insight
I was reflecting on these scriptures this morning and how we see Solomon starting his reign as king well by building not only the temple of God but the kings palace amongst other things.
Scripture tells us that Solomon’s prayer and supplication was being rewarded: The Lord told him, “I have heard your prayer and supplication which you have made before Me; I have consecrated this house which you have built by putting My Name and My Presence there forever.”
Scriptures further reinforces this message by saying:
“The eyes of the Lord are toward the righteous [those with moral courage and spiritual integrity] And His ears are open to their cry.” Psalms 34:15 AMP
“The heartfelt and persistent prayer of a righteous man (believer) is able to accomplish much [when put into action and made effective by God—it is dynamic and can have tremendous power].” James 5:16 AMP
As leaders, the message we must understand is that “starting well” is only a portion of our success responsibilities. We must have or acquire the skill of building (acquiring) but also must use the skills of managing continuous improvement while maintaining cultural continuity over time. This is not easy!
How do we build a system or god seeking culture that is generational (institutionalized) and is free of deception, strife, greed, idolatry, arrogance, and pride?
Yes, God is merciful and his loving kindness is unmeasurable but we can limit or delay a vision because of our carnal hearts. We must keep the main thing the main thing – it’s about Christ and Christ alone!
God is our provider. We are his stewards – his ambassadors that must choose to serve the King of Kings only, keeping our hearts pure and resist all evil forces. Scripture reminds us that:
“Every man’s way is right in his own eyes, But the Lord weighs and examines the hearts [of people and their motives]. To do righteousness and justice Is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice [for wrongs repeatedly committed].”
Proverbs 21:2-3 AMP
“Watch over your heart with all diligence, For from it flow the springs of life. Put away from you a deceitful (lying, misleading) mouth, And put devious lips far from you.
Let your eyes look directly ahead [toward the path of moral courage] And let your gaze be fixed straight in front of you [toward the path of integrity]. Consider well and watch carefully the path of your feet, And all your ways will be steadfast and sure. Do not turn away to the right nor to the left [where evil may lurk]; Turn your foot from [the path of] evil.”
Proverbs 4:23-27 AMP
Lastly, our decisions and behaviors can cause Gods anointing not to flow. So, let’s:
“Commit your way to the Lord; Trust in Him also and He will do it. He will make your righteousness [your pursuit of right standing with God] like the light, And your judgment like [the shining of] the noonday [sun].
Be still before the Lord; wait patiently for Him and entrust yourself to Him; Do not fret (whine, agonize) because of him who prospers in his way, Because of the man who carries out wicked schemes.
Cease from anger and abandon wrath; Do not fret; it leads only to evil. For those who do evil will be cut off, But those who wait for the Lord, they will inherit the land.” Psalms 37:5-9 AMP
Amen and thank you Lord!
Be Blessed!
Be a Blessing!
“Now it happened when Solomon had finished building the house (temple) of the Lord and the king’s house (palace), and all else which he was pleased to do, that the Lord appeared to Solomon a second time, just as He had appeared to him at Gibeon.
The Lord told him, “I have heard your prayer and supplication which you have made before Me; I have consecrated this house which you have built by putting My Name and My Presence there forever. My eyes and My heart shall be there perpetually.
As for you, if you walk (live your life) before Me, as David your father walked, in integrity of heart and in uprightness, acting in accordance with everything that I have commanded you, and will keep My statutes and My precepts, then I will establish the throne of your kingdom over Israel forever, just as I promised your father David, saying, ‘You shall not be without a man (descendant) on the throne of Israel.’”
1 Kings 9:1-5 AMP
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