Solomon’s prayer in chapter 8 focuses the people’s attention on the newly dedicated temple in Jerusalem. It was to be the centerpiece of Jewish life. The place of sacrifice and worship was also to be the focal point of their prayers. It was a physical point where the prayers of the ancient Jews could be directed in order to access God. In the same manner Christians have a “place” of sacrifice and worship which is the church. Not the building, but the gathering of believers. And it is through the work of Jesus in his church that we also have an outlet for prayer. Not that we must focus on any building or location but that we focus on the Lord of the church. It is to him that we pray, and in him we have confidence.
Stuart
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