Fall 2002
Vision
Nancy Warner

After Solomon became king, he prayed,

“Now, O Lord God, let Your promise unto David my father
be established: for You have made me king over a people
like the dust of the earth in multitude.” 2Chron 1:9.

David had spoken into Solomon’s life, causing him to understand the call of God that rested upon his life. David imparted vision to his son, prophesying into him, and prayed that Solomon would have a perfect heart, and that he might build a house for the Lord.

As a result of this, when Solomon became king, he responded in four outstanding ways.

1. “And Solomon determined to build an house for
the name of the Lord.” II Chronicles 2:1a.

2. “Then Solomon began to build the house of the Lord at
Jerusalem in mount Moriah, where the Lord appeared
to David his father.” II Chronicles 3:1a.

3. “Thus all the work that Solomon made for the house of
the Lord was finished.” II Chronicles 5:1a.

4. “Now when Solomon had made an end of praying, the fire
came down from heaven, and consumed the burnt offering
and the sacrifices; and the glory of the LORD filled the
house.” II Chronicles 7:1.

It is important that we maintain a clear vision of that which our Lord has called us to do, and that we stay faithful to it. Solomon could have done other things, but he stayed faithful to the call of God on his life.

Are we determined to do that which God has called us to do? Are we doing what we can? Do we finish that which we start? And, are we praying for the Lord’s manifest presence to be in our midst?

May we be able to say, as the Apostle Paul, concerning his call,

“I was not disobedient unto the heavenly vision.” Acts 26:19.