Going Forth Strengthened and Covered

 

He set up the pillars

in front of the temple,

one on the right

and the other on the left.

The one on the right

      he called Jachin,

and the one on the left

      he called Boaz.

         2 Chronicles 3. 17

Throughout Old Testament scriptures,

places, events and details

were often given names

to distinguish them,

indicate their importance,

and bring their meaning

              to the people.

When the temple was built,

the column Jachin 

was placed on the right

as a position of strength

     and prominence.

Jachin means He establishes.

Boaz on the left 

       signifies a covering.

Boaz means

        in Him is strength.

We can go into this day

  strengthened and covered.

God establishes us and our work,

and in Him is our strength

           in whatever we face.

O LORD,

May Your Word and prayer

stand strong in our days

as a visible reminder

               of Your Presence.

You do not just

             go with us.

You hold us up.

You cover us with Your love.

You infuse Your strength

       by Your abiding.

You build Your Kingdom

    in us and through us.

Even in this situation today.