#soap # 2 Chronicles 03 ## Title: The Lord Establishes His Strength ## Scripture: (2 Chronicles 3:17) “He set up the pillars in front of the temple, one on the right side and the other on the left. He named the one on the right Yakin and the one on the left Boaz.” (NET) ## Observation: The two pillars at the entrance would be easy to see and had to be passed by before entering. They would serve as a reminder, a calling card, a warning, and a promise. You could only enter the Temple by recognizing and accepting the support of these two pillars. It is important, then, that Solomon named them Jakin and Boaz. Jakin means “He establishes” and Boaz means “in Him is strength.” Solomon was reminding the people that in order to enter the presence of God, you have to understand that this is all about Him. He establishes it and keeps all things by His power. You also have to realize that His strength is the only reason any of us are here. We don’t get to God by our own power. We come to God by the strength He gives us, the drawing He gives us, and the staying power He has granted us. He is the Author and Finisher of our faith, and He is the strength to sustain it all. Understanding this is the first step to entering His goodness. ## Application: Take time and reflect on the goodness and greatness of God. Everything we see, hear, and experience is because of His good pleasure. ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for being so great but also so good.