Firemen need hoses, nurses need needles, and temple-builders need wisdom.
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It’s important to know who you are; this gives you direction and purpose in life. The Bible has many purposeful descriptions of the Christian: The Christian is a disciple of Jesus, called to follow him. The Christian is an ambassador for Jesus, called to make him known in the world. And the Christian is a son of David, called to build temples. Wait, really? Yes, really. Let me explain by starting with Solomon.
When the Lord asked Solomon to request from him anything he wanted, Solomon asked not for riches or fame but for wisdom (1 Kings 3:9). This is often understood as nothing more than a morally selfless request. While it’s certainly not less than that, there’s more going on with Solomon’s request when it’s understood in light of earlier Scripture and the son of David’s role.
