Prepping or Prepped

 ²So David gave orders to gather ^(B)the foreigners who were in the land of Israel, and ^(C)he set stonecutters to hew out stones to build the house of God.
 ³David ^(D)prepared large quantities of iron to make the nails for the doors of the gates and for the clamps, and more ^(E)bronze than could be weighed;
 ⁴and timbers of cedar logs beyond number, for ^(F)the Sidonians and Tyrians brought large quantities of cedar timber to David.
 ⁵David said, "My son ^(G)Solomon is young and inexperienced, and the house that is to be built for the LORD shall be exceedingly magnificent, famous and glorious throughout all lands. Therefore now I will make preparation for it." So David made ample preparations before his death.


1 Chronicles 22:2-5


David was instructed by God that he would not built the Lord's temple, a task he greatly desired.  Instead, God chose his son to complete the task instead for David shed much blood.  But even though David couldn't do the task, or complete the race, he did whatever he could so that his successor, Solomon, would be able to finish well.  He prepared all the materials and made all the arrangements with the people to support him in his task.  It's like a master chef.  The chef is the one receiving the accolades and awards but his other companions/chefs are the one prepping the food according to his standards.  They are chopping vegetables just the way he wants.  They're measuring out the ingredients to spec.  They are also ensuring the best quality foods get prepped, cutting off the fat and trimming to perfection.  The chef then comes in and does his thing.  But there's a special recognition to the others who prepped.  The same thing here for David.  He was king at the time, the highest but he was prepping for another.  Such humility, such leadership.


I reflect on my own walk.  Do I see myself as the one to be prepped for or prepping for another?  Whatever the case, I need to be truthful with the assignment God laid out for me.


Father God, thank You for having a plan, not just throwing things around and making it work as it is.  You carefully orchestrate all events for the greater good of Your kingdom.  Help me have clarity in my calling so I know where my boundaries are... if not, I'll just serve to my fullest until You speak.  I love You.  In the masterfully name of Christ Jesus I pray, Amen!