Today’s Scripture: 1 Chronicles
22:3-4
David provided large amounts of iron for the nails that would be
needed for the doors in the gates and for the clamps and he gave more bronze
than could be weighed. He also provided innumerable cedar logs, for the
men of Tyre and Sidon had brought vast amounts of cedar to David.
Words of Devotion
For many years, Franz Mohr
was the chief concert technician for Steinway and Sons, perhaps the world’s
most respected manufacturer of pianos. In this position, Mohr interacted with
many of the world’s leading musicians. As a committed Christian, he also sought
opportunities to share his faith whenever possible.
Mohr compared the process of building a Steinway with the construction of other
types of pianos. “In contrast to a mass-produced piano, a Steinway, which is
handcrafted, in which only specially selected woods are used, will last almost
forever.” Other pianos might deteriorate rapidly, but “not a Steinway.” What
made the difference? “It is mainly the craftsmanship and the selection of
wood…Since we build only a handful of instruments, we can be selective.”
The Bible tells us that God wanted specially selected wood for certain
buildings in Israel. Cedar trees, in particular, were used to build David’s
house, Solomon’s Temple, and other important buildings. Why these trees? Though
they grew slowly, the resulting wood was durable and long-lasting.
Today, remember that God has a plan for your life. He is the Master Builder who
is crafting you to be a masterpiece that stands the test of time, just like
those Steinway pianos. You are like those cedar trees that were specially
selected to build the Temple. To God, you are not being “mass-produced,” merely
rolling off an assembly line.
God is training, disciplining, and guiding you, making you into a masterpiece.
Cooperate with Him, and you will be able to endure, stand up under pressure,
and bear much fruit for His Kingdom.
Inspirational Prayer: Father, thank You that You have a plan for
my life. I surrender my life to You. Help me to be the person You created me to
be. Mold me and make me. Thank You. In Jesus’ name Amen
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