S) "13 Now King Solomon sent and brought Hiram from Tyre. 14 He was a widow’s son from the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man of Tyre, a worker in bronze; and he was filled with wisdom and understanding and skill for doing any work in bronze. So he came to King Solomon and performed all his work."
1 Kings 7:13-14 (NASB)
*because there are already entries for each of these chapters, I also read 1 Kings 7
*because there are already entries for each of these chapters, I also read 1 Kings 7
O) King Solomon had plenty of wisdom and understanding; he's still famous for it. And yet, when it came to some of the finer work of bronze, he outsourced it. I don't think this means that Solomon was incapable or lacking in knowledge, but in his wisdom he understood the value of having help. He had already formed a covenant with Hiram, king of Tyre. He knew that the man had Israelite heritage. He knew that Hiram was a master of bronze work. Who knows what other motivations Solomon had, but these are enough. He didn't allow competitive emotions or independent pride, to prevent him from seeking help.
A) There is a trap when I know I can do something very well. I don't want to ask for help in something that I do very well, or know how to do, especially if I enjoy it. But, as a matter of fact, there are simply times when it makes more sense for me to accept help. Even more to the point, there are times when I should reach out for help. I'm not exactly a busy person, so it's not like I have too much on my plate, per se. Still, there are other reasons (usually related to staying humble), that I should certainly seek help from people. I need to be reminded that I am not the strongest, smartest, most knowledgeable, or most capable. I don't have all of the answers. I don't have all the experience. Even if I can do something, even well, it is still worth asking for help when it's available. I need to recognize when someone is just better than me, and not just recognize but respect it, particularly by seeking help from that person.
P) Father, You are holy and mighty. I have been proud, arrogant, and haughty. Please forgive me for those things. I will humble myself before You, and before others. Please also humble me whenever I am thinking too highly of myself than I ought. Open my eyes to see the talents of other people, particularly when their skills, knowledge, or understanding exceed my own. Regardless of the topic or application, I want to be humble enough to acknowledge that I don't know what I am doing, and to seek help from those who do. Thank You for gifting me as You have, Lord. I know that You have made me strong, able, and wise enough to do a great many things for Your glory. Help me to remain humble, remembering that Your glory is at stake in everything I do. Help me to remember that it glorifies You to admit my deficiencies. Be magnified in my weakness. In Jesus's name I pray. Amen.
A) There is a trap when I know I can do something very well. I don't want to ask for help in something that I do very well, or know how to do, especially if I enjoy it. But, as a matter of fact, there are simply times when it makes more sense for me to accept help. Even more to the point, there are times when I should reach out for help. I'm not exactly a busy person, so it's not like I have too much on my plate, per se. Still, there are other reasons (usually related to staying humble), that I should certainly seek help from people. I need to be reminded that I am not the strongest, smartest, most knowledgeable, or most capable. I don't have all of the answers. I don't have all the experience. Even if I can do something, even well, it is still worth asking for help when it's available. I need to recognize when someone is just better than me, and not just recognize but respect it, particularly by seeking help from that person.
P) Father, You are holy and mighty. I have been proud, arrogant, and haughty. Please forgive me for those things. I will humble myself before You, and before others. Please also humble me whenever I am thinking too highly of myself than I ought. Open my eyes to see the talents of other people, particularly when their skills, knowledge, or understanding exceed my own. Regardless of the topic or application, I want to be humble enough to acknowledge that I don't know what I am doing, and to seek help from those who do. Thank You for gifting me as You have, Lord. I know that You have made me strong, able, and wise enough to do a great many things for Your glory. Help me to remain humble, remembering that Your glory is at stake in everything I do. Help me to remember that it glorifies You to admit my deficiencies. Be magnified in my weakness. In Jesus's name I pray. Amen.
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