Now therefore the wheat and barley, oil and wine, of which my lord has spoken, let him send to his servants. (II Chronicles 2:15 ESV)
Unnoticed but Necessary
King Solomon sent meals to those who were cutting and preparing wood to build the temple. Obviously, the wood itself, after being cut, placed, and decorated was the more obvious resource.
But the wood would never have been given to the temple if Solomon had not fed the workers.
When the temple was seen, everyone noticed the UP FRONT and SHINY parts of the temple. But behind the scenes was much work, many offerings, hard labor, generous donations, and unseen activities.
Solomon was imitating God in this action.
As active as He is in sunrises, salvation stories, and lives saved… He is ALSO active behind the scenes. Holding atoms together. Keeping planets and stars in gravitic orbit. Moving hearts. Changing minds. Fixing broken relationships. Giving second chances. Teaching about love. Being patient.
His work behind the scends does not get as many headlines.
But it is just as necessary.
Try to praise Him for the behind the scenes, as well as the loud and obvious.