He set up the pillars at the portico of the sanctuary: he set up the right pillar and named it Jachin; then he set up the left pillar and named it Boaz. (1 Kings 7:21)
Let’s be honest, this section is a little dry. But God directed my eyes to a couple of footnotes concerning the names “Jachin” and “Boaz.”
The name Jachin means, “He establishes.”
Boaz means, “In Him is strength.”
I’m not sure, but I think this goes back to God’s words to David back in 2 Samuel 7:7-16.
David went through many trials in his life, and yet God strengthened him and promised to establish his descendant’s throne forever.
Ultimately, that will be fulfilled in Jesus.
Anyway, God reminded me this morning, “I am the one who establishes you. It’s in me that you’ll find your strength. So walk with me.”
That’s what the temple was all about: God’s presence with us.
So let’s walk in step with God.
If we do, no matter what trials we may go through, God will establish us.
And in him, we will find strength for each day.
The God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, establish, strengthen, and support you after you have suffered a little while. (1 Peter 5:10)
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